Bills, Bills, Bills
Destiny's Child · Writing's On The Wall
At first we started out real cool
Taking me places I ain't never been
But now, you're getting comfortable
Ain't doing those things you did before
You're slowly making me pay for things
Your money should be handling
And now you ask to use my car (car)
Driving all day and don't fill up the tank
And you have the audacity to even come and step to me
Ask to hold some money from me
Until you get your check next week
You trifling, good-for-nothing type of brother
Why silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
Instead of a scrub like you
Who don't know what a man's about
[chorus]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you do then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you do then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Now you've been maxing out my card (card)
Givin' me bad credit, buyin' gifts with my own ends
Haven't paid the first bill
But you're steady heading to the mall
Goin' on shopping sprees
Perpetrating to your friends that you be ballin'
And then you use my cell phone (phone)
Calling whoever that you think at home
And then when the bill comes
All of a sudden you be acting like you dumb
Don't know where none of these calls come from
When your mama's number's here more than once
You trifling, good-for-nothing type of brother
Why silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
Instead of a scrub like you
Who don't know what a man's about
[chorus]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
[chorus 4x]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Thou shall confess
Taking me places I ain't never been
But now, you're getting comfortable
Ain't doing those things you did before
You're slowly making me pay for things
Your money should be handling
And now you ask to use my car (car)
Driving all day and don't fill up the tank
And you have the audacity to even come and step to me
Ask to hold some money from me
Until you get your check next week
You trifling, good-for-nothing type of brother
Why silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
Instead of a scrub like you
Who don't know what a man's about
[chorus]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you do then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you do then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Now you've been maxing out my card (card)
Givin' me bad credit, buyin' gifts with my own ends
Haven't paid the first bill
But you're steady heading to the mall
Goin' on shopping sprees
Perpetrating to your friends that you be ballin'
And then you use my cell phone (phone)
Calling whoever that you think at home
And then when the bill comes
All of a sudden you be acting like you dumb
Don't know where none of these calls come from
When your mama's number's here more than once
You trifling, good-for-nothing type of brother
Why silly me, why haven't I found another
A baller, when times get hard I need someone to help me out
Instead of a scrub like you
Who don't know what a man's about
[chorus]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
You trifling, good for nothing type of brother
Oh silly me, why haven't I found another
[chorus 4x]
Can you pay my bills
Can you pay my telephone bills
Can you pay my automo-bills
Baby, if you did then maybe we can chill
I don't think you do
So, you and me are through
Thou shall confess
Bills, Bills, Bills
Destiny's Child's 'Bills, Bills, Bills' stands as a defining track from their 2001 album 'Writing's On The Wall,' capturing the group's transition into a more mature, soulful sound. Released during the height of their fame, the song blends R&B and gospel influences with a polished production style that highlighted the trio's vocal harmonies and lyrical depth. The track explores themes of financial responsibility and the realities of life, offering a grounded perspective distinct from their earlier pop-rap anthems. It remains a staple of their discography, showcasing the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant music that resonated deeply with audiences and critics alike during the early 2000s.