Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)
Niia, Wyclef Jean, Lil Wayne, Akon
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Some live for the bill, some kill for the bill ('Clef) (yeah) Yeah, she whined for the bill, grind for the bill (whoa) (Weezy, and she used to be the sweetest girl) Some steal for the bill, if they gotta pay they bill (yeah) (And she used to be the sweetest girl) Tonight Wyclef, Akon, Weezy on the bill High school, she was that girl That make me do the hula hoop around the gym (Just to get a peek again, she's a 10) High school, she was that girl That make me do the hula hoop around the gym (Just to get a peek again, she's a 10) Never thought she would come and work for the president Mr. George Washington (where my money at?) She balls, he calls (where my money at?) She had a good day, bad day, sunny day, rainy day All he wanna know is (where my money at?) Closed legs don't get fed Go out there and make my bread All he wanna know is (where my money at?) She ended up in the wrong car Bruised up, scarred hard All he wanna know is (where my money at?) She balls, he calls (where my money at?) See, I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) 'Cause I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Pimpin' got harder 'cause hoes got smarter On the strip is somethin' they don't wanna be a part of Rather be up in the club shakin' for a dub Get triple times the money and spendin' it like they wanna They got they mind on they money, money on they mind They got they finger on the trigger, hand on the 9 See, everyday they feel the struggle but stayin' on they grind And ain't nobody takin' from us, and that's the bottom line But I know when there's a drought on the block You move slow, you gettin' pressure from cops You don't know whether or not to lay low 'Cause 25 to life's no joke To all my real gorillas thuggin' On top of corners every day strugglin' All the beautiful women's gettin' money Washin' them dollar bills like laundry See, I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) 'Cause I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Money, money, money, money Money, money, money, money It drives the world crazy Weezy, she used to be And she used to be the sweetest girl She used to be the sweetest girl ever Whatever, now she like sour amaretto She wears a dress to the T like the letter And if you make it rain she will be under the weather She used to run track back in high school Now she tricks on the track right by school She take the loss 'cause she don't wanna see her child lose So respect her, I'll pay up for the time used And then she runs to the pastor And he tells her there will be a new chapter But she feels no different after And then she asks him, "Where my money at?" See, I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) 'Cause I'ma tell you like Wu told me Cash Rules Everything Around Me Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Singin' dollar, dollar bill, y'all (dollar, dollar bill, y'all) Some live for the bill, some kill for the bill (yeah) Where my money at? She whined for the bill, grind for the bill (whoa) Where my money at? Some steal for the bill, if they gotta pay they bill (yeah) Where my money at? Tonight Wyclef, Akon, Weezy on the bill (whoa) Where my money at?
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Written by: Dennis Coles, Robert Diggs, Jerry Duplessis, Lamont Hawkins, Isaac Hayes, Jason Hunter, Richard Jackson, Wyclef Jean, Russell Jones, Anthony Lancaster, David Porter, Clifford Smith, Aliaume Thiam, Cory Woods, Todd Woods
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Production Attribute"Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" was initially released as the lead single from Wyclef Jean's album 'Carnival Vol. II: Memoirs of an Immigrant.'
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Collaboration FactThe original version of the song features high-profile artists Lil Wayne and Akon, apart from Niia and Wyclef Jean.
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Musical InspirationThe song's title and chorus reference Wu-Tang Clan's 1994 song "C.R.E.A.M."
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Chart PerformanceThe single did quite well on the charts, peaking at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and achieving platinum status by the RIAA.
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Cover FactAn acoustic version of "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" was covered by the band The Fray.
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Music themeThe song uses the idea of a sweet girl turning bitter because of the rough life led by the protagonist to depict socio-economic struggles.
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Music Video StarsThe music video of "Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" features popular models and actresses like Jusitn Skye, Melyssa Ford, April Tucker, and Serayah McNeill.
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Prominent GenreThe song combines elements of R&B, hip hop, and reggae.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been used in several popular TV shows and movies, including the series 'Kin.'
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Unique Mashup"Sweetest Girl (Dollar Bill)" was mashed with the 2008 song "Live Your Life" by T.I. featuring Rihanna in the DJ Hero 2 game.
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Sampling FactThe song samples both TikTok classic "Tainted Love" and Michael Jackson's "Liberian Girl."
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Inspiration FactThe song is inspired by Wyclef's own struggle to fame from his Haitian origins.
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