RENT MONEY
(inspired by the song of the same name)
Seem like nowadays
I sit back and let the broken record play
Groundhog mentality
At times it’s like same shit different day
A whole new price to play
Tell me that’s how the chips fall
Na pick em up, them ain’t fucking lays
Lately at times I just want a vacation
Lately at times I just want some adoration
Lately at times I want to experience a transformation
First second or third
I just want to get a place in
Savoring the moment
I’m just trying to get a taste in
Five days on, two days off
Consistency always point on
Otherwise I’m going off
I’m going in like they doing it for 2009
13 years later, on my MJ
Remember the time
Not a care in the world
Learning about one’s self
Take what I know now
And protect myself and mental health
Protect my peace
Now I’m up here living with my life on a lease
Excuse me leash
Rent money always due
Like I’m someone’s dog
yanking my chain
Life full of checks and balances
One’s loss is another’s gain
They must be used to me spending
Following my every move
Guess that’s why I’m trending
Mary J. Blige will go down as one of the greatest R&B singers of all time. Her music catalog expands decades and she still creates timeless music to go with the times. The singer just released her latest album, Good Morning Gorgeous, and one of the standout tracks is ‘Rent Money’.
The mid-tempo song has a deeper meaning as the artist discusses her trials and tribulations. This vulnerable track hits me personally as it causes you to turn inward and self-reflect on one’s actions and behaviors. You can check it out on all music streaming services.