Discover the story of the song > County Line – Coolio

Coolio is singing about his experiences waiting in line at the county welfare office. He describes the diverse group of people he encounters, including people who are drunk, high, or begging for cigarettes. He talks about having a criminal record and being judged by the social workers at the office. Throughout the song, he emphasizes the importance of money and the struggle to survive in a country where it's necessary to have a "con" or scheme in order to get by.