[Intro] Late night, bright screen, eyes wide, no sleep (LET’S GO!) I’m tryna make a masterpiece—then the ad says “skip” (BRO, REALLY?) Thumb on turbo, ego on flex, I don’t miss (NOPE) I hit “create,” they hit me back with a cash money BANGER! (AYO) [Chorus] Monetize, monetize—got that glitter in yo eyes Gonna keep my eyes on that prize—monetize, monetize (Yeah) Monetize, monetize—turn my “why” into “wise” If it’s free, it’s me, surprise—monetize, monetize [cash register SFX] Ka-ching on the beat, I’m alive Monetize, monetize (okay, okay) [Verse 1] No, man, I’m here to make art—not some silly song about a fart (…but if it charts, it’s art) I’ll take that check, play my part Y’all think I can’t rhyme, can’t keep time—watch me land on every bar Talkin’ ’bout my “crimes”—like stealin’ fries and taxin’ guitar I paint with words, then sell the brush, put a tip-jar by the heart Algorithm got me on a leash, I’m still the one that makes it bark “Stay authentic!” (Sure) “Be yourself!” (Bet) “But make it short!” (What?) Three seconds in, they bored again—so I explode like confetti pop I’m allergic to “exposure,” fam—unless exposure comes with pay If the muse won’t Venmo me, I’ll put the muse in a brand deal, hey [Pre-Chorus] I said I won’t sell out (I might) I said I won’t chase clout (I type) One more click, one more count (alright) Then I’m gone—peace out (goodnight) [Chorus] Monetize, monetize—got that glitter in yo eyes Gonna keep my eyes on that prize—monetize, monetize (Yeah) Monetize, monetize—turn my “why” into “wise” If it’s free, it’s me, surprise—monetize, monetize [cash register SFX] Ka-ching on the beat, I’m alive Monetize, monetize (okay, okay) [Verse 2] Brand deal for my breakfast, merch drop for my stress (ha) I cry on the hook, then I caption it “blessed” (sure) I got a sponsor for my posture, “Use code: DON’T SLUMP” They said “be vulnerable” — I said “Cool, where’s the lump sum?” My DMs full of “Collab?” and “Bro, you next, no doubt” Same folks never bought a track, but they’ll “share it” for the clout I’m makin’ art in airplane mode, but the bills don’t do yoga So I’m back online like “Hey besties,” holdin’ my pride like a soda If attention is the currency, I’m the bank with the grin Deposit all your “haha”s—watch me turn ’em into rent I love the craft, I love the crowd, I love my soul—don’t get it twisted I just learned the game’s a maze, and every exit says “SUBMITTED” [Bridge] [drop out, vocal dry] Wait—(shh) hold up—listen… Is it art if I mean it… and also put it on a t-shirt? (yeah) Is it real if I feel it… and also schedule it for Thursday? (uh-huh) [coin drop SFX] Okay, okay—new plan: I’m pure… (for a fee) I’m deep… (in HD) I’m broke… (not me) [Final Chorus] Monetize, monetize—got that glitter in yo eyes Gonna keep my eyes on that prize—monetize, monetize Monetize, monetize—turn my “why” into “wise” If it’s free, it’s me, surprise—monetize, monetize (Chant it) Monetize, monetize (MON-E-TIZE!) [cash register SFX] Ka-ching on the beat, I’m alive Monetize, monetize—one more time, one more time [Outro] Ain’t nobody good as me—look at me, I spread this cheese (cheese!) You can come get you some of deez—(DEEZ!) nuts! (got ’em) Monetize… (whisper) monetize… (laugh)
