In Aloe Blacc approaches “I Need a Dollar” from the perspective of a down-and-out individual, who is in serious need of “a dollar”. This would point to the fact that he is in a dire economic state. Indeed the lyrics insinuate that this is indeed the reality of his immediate surroundings. Verse 1 Thus in the first verse, we find him more or less begging for help. He implies that his current situation may be attributable to making mistakes in the past. And the overall sentiment reads more along the lines of needing a supportive friend in general than financial aid per se. In fact Blacc himself has stated that the intent of this song is “more about looking for a helping hand, not necessarily a financial hand”. Verse 2 During the second verse he seems to be speaking as a different character. However, he is in a similar predicament as the first. More specifically, he has been laid off from the job which he was logically dependent on, despite pleading with his employer not to let him go. And this section is actually based on Blacc’s real-life experience, as he lost a job as a business consultant due to company downsizing. It was after his job loss that he took his music career seriously. Verse 3 The third verse then has Blacc portraying himself as an alcoholic – for lack of a better word. That is to say that he is willing to ‘spend his last dime’ on booze and perceives it as a relief from the mundaneness and stagnation that has come to define his life. Indeed this particular character obviously has a job yet toils for unsatisfactory compensation. And the associated depression has convinced him that such a poor lifestyle may indeed be his destiny. Conclusion All of these different narratives ultimately point back to the overall feeling of hopelessness this song is meant to relay. Indeed even how the singer is going to survive tomorrow is a complete mystery to and concern for him. And he can be interpreted as someone who is monetarily destitute and/or devoid of any palpable hope for the future. Thus his true requirement, as implied by the title, is for someone to help him get through this difficult time. Inspiration Blacc wrote this song after he was made redundant. Furthermore, he once said this song came from listening to old recordings of singing chain gangs, prisoners chained together who were forced to do arduous labor. Globally Successful Track “I Need a Dollar” charted internationally, including topping the Ultratop 50 (Belgium), Media Forest (Israel) and UK R&B Singles. It also made the top 5 in these countries: AustriaCzech RepublicGermanyIrelandScotland Switzerland “I Need a Dollar” received a lot of exposure, which contributed to its success, by being played during the intro of the HBO hit comedy series “How to Make It in America”. Cover Versions of “I Need a Dollar” By virtue of its success, “I Need a Dollar” has been covered by a number of hip-hop artists, including the following: Mac MillerMGK Release Date of “I Need a Dollar” Blacc released this song as the second single from his second full-length album, “Good Things”, on 16 March 2010. Did Aloe Blacc write “I Need a Dollar”? Yes. Nathaniel Dawkins (aka Aloe Blacc) wrote this song with help from songwriter Nick Movshon and the following producers (who actually produced the track): Jeff Dynamite Leon Michels Music Videos This song has two different videos, one shot in New York and the other in Las Vegas. The latter was directed by Derek Pike. Below is one of the two videos. The other can be found in the middle of this post.
Create and get +5 IQ. [Chorus] Abm F# C#m I need a dollar dollar a dollar is what I need hey hey Abm F# C#m Well I need a dollar dollar a dollar is what I need hey hey Abm F# C#m And I said I need dollar dollar a dollar is what I need Abm F# C#m Eb5 And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me Abm F# C#m Bad times are
La canción 'I need a dollar' se estrenó el 16 de marzo de 2010. Este tema está incluido dentro del disco Good ThingsLETRAI need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heyWell I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heyAnd I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needAnd if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with meBad times are comin and I reap what I don't sowhey heyWell let me tell you somthin all that glitters ain't goldhey heyIt's been a long old trouble long old troublesome roadAnd I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this loadBridge:I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heyWell I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needWell I don't know if I'm walking on solid groundCause everything around me is falling downAnd all I want - is for someone - to help meI had a job but the boss man let me goHe saidI'm sorry but I won't be needing your help no moreI saidPlease mister boss man I need this job more than you knowBut he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the doorBridge:Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heySaid I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heyAnd I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needAnd if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with meWell i don't know if i'm walking on solid groundCause everything around me is crumbling downAnd all I want is for someone to help meWhat in the world am I gonna to do tomorrowis there someone whose dollar that I can borrowWho can help me take away my sorrowMaybe its inside the bottleMaybe its inside the bottleI had some good old buddy his names is whiskey and winehey heyAnd for my good old buddy i spent my last dimehey heyMy wine is good to me it helps me pass the timeand my good old buddy whiskey keeps me warmer than the sunshineHey HeyYour mama may have, bless the child that's got his ownHey Heyif god has plans for me i hope it aint - written in stoneHey Heybecause i've been working working myself down to the boneand i swear on grandpas grave I'll be paid when i come homeHey HeyBridge:Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heySaid need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I needhey heyWell I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need hey heyAnd if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with mecome on share your dollar with mego ahead share your dollar with mecome on share your dollar give me your dollarshare your dollar with mecome on share your dollar with meMás abajo podrás valorar y comentar la canción I need a dollar.
I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Said I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need, And if I share with you my story, Will you share your dollar with me? Bad times a coming And I reap what I didn't sow (Hey Hey), Well Let me tell you something; all that glitters ain't gold (Hey Hey), It's been a long old trouble, long old troublesome road, And I'm looking for somebody coming, help me carry this load, I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need, Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground, Because everything around me is falling down, All I want is someone, to help me- I had a job, but the boss man let me go (He Said), I'm sorry but I won't be needing your help no more (I said), Please, Mr Boss man I need this job more than you know, But he gave my last paycheque and he sent me on out the door, Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Said I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), And I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need, And if I share with you my story, Will you share your dollar with me? Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground, Because everything around me is crumbling down, All I need is someone, to help me- What in the world am I gonna' do tomorrow, Is there someone whose dollar I could borrow? Who can help me take away my sorrow? Maybe it's inside the bottle, maybe it's inside the bottle, I had some good old buddies, names of whisky and wine (Hey Hey), And for my good old buddies, I spend my last dime (Hey Hey), Now wine is good to me, it helps me pass the time, And my good old buddy whisky, keeps me warmer than sunshine, Your mama may have blessed the child that's got his own (Hey Hey), If god has plans with me, I hope it ain't written in stone (Hey Hey), And Cos' I've been working, working, myself down to the bone, And I swear on Grandpa's grave I'll be paid when I come home (Hey Hey), Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Said I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need (Hey Hey), Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar that's what I need, And if I share with you my story, would you share your dollar with me? Come on; share your dollar with me, Go ahead; share your dollar with me, Come on; Share your dollar, Gimme' your dollar, Share your dollar with me, Come on; share your dollar with me-
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Well I need a dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need, hey hey. And I said I need dollar, dollar, a dollar is what I need. And if I share with you my story, would you share your dollar with me. Bad times are comin' and I reap what I don’t sow, hey hey. Well let me tell you somthin all that glitters ain’t gold, hey hey..