I’VE GOT A NICKEL

By FREERIDER

Lyrics by Todd Erickson (BMI)
Music by Todd Erickson, Steven Coyne, Jeremy Waybright (BMI)

Shivering in the rain
My cheek quivered against the phone
Operator’s voice droning in my ear
Rummaging through pocket
Try and find a dime
Heard another voice loud and clear

In that moment
Between connected and disconnected
I said to myself

I’ve got a nickel to my name

Suddenly I realized
I had an audience
The man I’d given change
Two days before
From his perch under an awning
Mad Dog by his side he said,
“Brother, I got what you’re lookin’ for!”

In that moment
With a bus stop prophet
I felt connected

I’ve got a nickel to my name

They say he was crazy
I don’t believe it
I only know he gave his last dime
He smiled as he turned away
I thought I heard him say,
“Everything comes back around in time!”

I’ve got a nickel to my name