Aloe Blacc - I Need A Dollar 

I need a dollar, dollar a dollar is what I need 
(Hey hey) 
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 coming and I reap what I don'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 come and 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 
'Cause everything around me is falling down 
And all I want is for 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 Mister Boss man I need this job more than you know 
But he gave me my last paycheck 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 would you share your dollar with me 

Well I don't know if I'm walking on solid ground 
'Cause everything around me is crumbling down 
And all I want is for someone to help me 
What in the world am I gonna do tomorrow? 

Is there someone with a dollar that I can 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 whiskey and wine 
(Hey hey) 
And for my good old buddy I spent my last dime 
(Hey hey) 
My wine is good to me it helps me pass the time 
And my good old buddy whiskey keeps me warmer than sunshine 
(Hey Hey) 
Your mom of mayhem, bless the child that's got his own 
(Hey Hey) 
If God has plans for me, I hope it ain't written in stone 
(Hey Hey) 
Because 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 need a dollar dollar, a dollar that's what I need 
(Hey hey) 
Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is 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 head share your dollar with me 
Come on share your dollar, give me your dollar 
Share your dollar with me 
Come on share your dollar with me 

I chose this song because I think it sounds good and has good lyrics. I think that song will make me feel good and I like to listen to it  

The message of the song did not open immediately but after reflection, I came to the conclusion that the message of the song is that life can be difficult but when it feels like that you can ask help from other people.  

The artist is Aloe Blacc. From the lyrics of the song I can notice he often mentioned: "I need a dollar" which could refer to Blacc's poor childhood. The song also tells about the challenges of life. The song may have a deeper meaning for the artist that has not been revealed to the public.  

I didn’t learn any new words from the song, but I learned a few new expressions. I think the artist’s voice and way of speaking are clear and interesting