All jokes aside, this is a powerful song with a great story. Aloe Blacc was a musician by hobby when he was laid off from his job. Just as the song suggests, he was down on his luck and needed someone to throw him a bone and help him on his way. This masterpiece came from his own personal struggles. It struck a chord with so many of us who have been struggling, and this song brings these hardships to light. Because of this, "I Need a Dollar" has been hailed by many as "the anthem of the recession."
Please treat others with kindness. You have no idea what burdens people around us are facing.
"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..."