🔁 Cycle of Money and Meaninglessness
The hook — repeated variations of:
"Make the money / Spend spend the money / Till it’s gone / Fuck it’s gone now / Fuck ima do now huh?"
— paints a vivid picture of someone caught in an exhausting loop.
The repetition mirrors the monotony and inevitability of this cycle: make money → spend it on meaningless things → regret it → repeat. It’s compulsive, almost nihilistic — like someone aware they’re burning out, but powerless to stop.
💸 Capitalism, Hustle Culture & Emptiness
Olack critiques the 9-to-5 grind and mainstream definitions of success:
"Nine to five ain’t do it for me / Man I’m the greatest / Greatest motherfucker ya seen"
There’s a strong tone of defiance here — a refusal to conform, driven by both ego and survival instinct. Yet it’s immediately followed by:
"But then again / That’s not how I feel it to be / And then I feel / All my dreams drained out me"
This flip in tone reveals vulnerability. Despite ambition and self-talk, the reality is fatigue, depression, or possibly creative burnout. It highlights the emotional toll of trying to "make it" in a society that constantly demands more.
🧠 Duality: Bravado vs. Brokenness
Throughout the song, Olack swings between confidence and crisis:
“I gotta make it / one way or another” — Determination, willpower.
“All my dreams drained out me” — Defeat, disillusionment.
This duality is central to many artists’ inner struggles — maintaining belief in oneself while confronting the world’s indifference.
💥 Violence, Defense, and Paranoia
In the final verse:
“Now mind ya fuckin business / And get ya shine box bitch / While these nine shots lick out the back of ya”
This is the most aggressive section — referencing violence as a metaphor for defense, resentment,
or retribution. It can be seen as a way of expressing rage against doubters, critics, or systemic oppression. The “shine box” line echoes Goodfellas, possibly signifying a power struggle — a refusal to be belittled or patronized.
🤡 Critique of Waste and Distraction
The phrase “bullshit” is repeated deliberately — to critique what the money gets spent on:
"Spend some more money on some bullshit"
This could reference:
Material distractions (consumerism)
Coping mechanisms (drugs, nightlife, shallow relationships)
Or just a realization that nothing bought truly satisfies.
There’s a heavy sense of regret, but also addiction to this behavior — the numbing habit of spending to feel something.
🧩 Title Meaning: “$0me”
The stylized title “$0me” (possibly read as “some” or “zero-me”) itself may represent:
The irony of chasing "some" money and ending up with “zero” fulfillment.
A play on value vs. self-worth — is the artist only worth the "$0me" he makes/spends?
Or simply the universal story of everyone chasing 'some' — identity, validation, control — through money.
Olack
Olack
🔁 Cycle of Money and Meaninglessness
The hook — repeated variations of:
"Make the money / Spend spend the money / Till it’s gone / Fuck it’s gone now / Fuck ima do now huh?"
— paints a vivid picture of someone caught in an exhausting loop.
The repetition mirrors the monotony and inevitability of this cycle: make money → spend it on meaningless things → regret it → repeat. It’s compulsive, almost nihilistic — like someone aware they’re burning out, but powerless to stop.
💸 Capitalism, Hustle Culture & Emptiness
Olack critiques the 9-to-5 grind and mainstream definitions of success:
"Nine to five ain’t do it for me / Man I’m the greatest / Greatest motherfucker ya seen"
There’s a strong tone of defiance here — a refusal to conform, driven by both ego and survival instinct. Yet it’s immediately followed by:
"But then again / That’s not how I feel it to be / And then I feel / All my dreams drained out me"
This flip in tone reveals vulnerability. Despite ambition and self-talk, the reality is fatigue, depression, or possibly creative burnout. It highlights the emotional toll of trying to "make it" in a society that constantly demands more.
🧠 Duality: Bravado vs. Brokenness
Throughout the song, Olack swings between confidence and crisis:
“I gotta make it / one way or another” — Determination, willpower.
“All my dreams drained out me” — Defeat, disillusionment.
This duality is central to many artists’ inner struggles — maintaining belief in oneself while confronting the world’s indifference.
💥 Violence, Defense, and Paranoia
In the final verse:
“Now mind ya fuckin business / And get ya shine box bitch / While these nine shots lick out the back of ya”
This is the most aggressive section — referencing violence as a metaphor for defense, resentment,
or retribution. It can be seen as a way of expressing rage against doubters, critics, or systemic oppression. The “shine box” line echoes Goodfellas, possibly signifying a power struggle — a refusal to be belittled or patronized.
🤡 Critique of Waste and Distraction
The phrase “bullshit” is repeated deliberately — to critique what the money gets spent on:
"Spend some more money on some bullshit"
This could reference:
Material distractions (consumerism)
Coping mechanisms (drugs, nightlife, shallow relationships)
Or just a realization that nothing bought truly satisfies.
There’s a heavy sense of regret, but also addiction to this behavior — the numbing habit of spending to feel something.
🧩 Title Meaning: “$0me”
The stylized title “$0me” (possibly read as “some” or “zero-me”) itself may represent:
The irony of chasing "some" money and ending up with “zero” fulfillment.
A play on value vs. self-worth — is the artist only worth the "$0me" he makes/spends?
Or simply the universal story of everyone chasing 'some' — identity, validation, control — through money.
Olack
Olack