Nobody Makes Money
Fantastic Negrito Lyrics
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Oh god, there's money, looking for money
(Money, money)
Ain't nobody making money
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
Ain't nobody making money (money, money), oh mon-
Ain't nobody making money (Money, money) like they did before
Please, please, more cheese
I need more green
Good lord I woke up thins morning (money, money)
To a rising river
Of food and gas prices (Money, money)
You know I started to shiver
Please, please, more cheese
I need more green
Then I tell you
You spend all your money on a useless education
I catch ya baby, I'm sorry
But now you're standing in line, feeling lil' frustration
My momma always told ya do the best that you can
Well mamma this is wage slavery
It's wage slavery, come on and get it now
Yeah
Ain't nobody making money (money, money)
They work all the time
All day and all night (money, money)
Lord it's a grind, grind, grind
Ain't nobody making money
It's so hard to find
Ain't nobody making money (money, money)
In the USA
I saiy they're big old corporation in (money, money) in the inner way
Bang bang, kill kill (bang bang, kill kill)
The feds will print more bills
I wanna tell you
You spend all your money on a useless education
You know you've got to
Now you're standing in line, feeling lil' frustration
I'mma tell ya
Mo-mo-momma always told ya do the best that you can
But momma this is wage slavery
It's wage slavery, come on and get it
(Instrument bridge + (backgroung Vocals))
(Money, money)
(Money, money)
(Money, money)
(Money, money) I say now, they're making money, no no no no no no no no no no more
(Money, money) they're working all the time
Ain't nobody making no more (money, money)
Ask why
You gotta believe in something, that's bigger than you (money, money)
That's bigger than you (money, money)
That's bigger than you
That's bigger than you
That's bigger than you
(Money, money)
Fantastic Negrito's song "Nobody Makes Money" is a socio-political commentary on the current financial situation in the United States. The song is a mixture of funk and blues music, which is a unique blend that is typical of the artist's style. The lyrics reflect the struggles of the working class, who are finding it difficult to make ends meet despite working long hours. The first verse of the song talks about the desperation for money despite the rising cost of living. The artist describes the frustration of the working class, who are finding it difficult to keep up with the rising prices of goods and services. The second verse addresses the issue of student loans and how they are a form of "wage slavery." The artist takes a swipe at the government and the banking system, which he says is designed to keep people in debt, resulting in a form of modern-day slavery. The chorus of the song is repetitive and emphasizes that nobody is making money despite their hard work.
The song's title, "Nobody Makes Money," is an ironic statement. The phrase suggests that nobody is making money, but it is a known fact that the rich are getting richer. The song's lyrics reveal the struggles of the working class, which is a reflection of the current economic situation in the country. The artist's choice of words is poignant, and the repetitive chorus emphasizes the theme of the song. The use of imagery is also noteworthy, as the artist describes the rising river of food and gas prices.
Line by Line Meaning
(Money, money)
Oh god, there's money, looking for money
(Money, money)
Ain't nobody making money
Yeah yeah yeah, yeah yeah yeah
There's an obsession with money, but in reality, no one is actually making any.
Ain't nobody making money (money, money), oh mon-
Ain't nobody making money (Money, money) like they did before
Please, please, more cheese
I need more green
People are struggling to make money like they used to, and therefore always need more money to survive.
Good lord I woke up thins morning (money, money)
To a rising river
Of food and gas prices (Money, money)
You know I started to shiver
Please, please, more cheese
I need more green
Everyday goods like food and gas are becoming increasingly more expensive, leading to fear and insecurity about the future and people's need for more money.
Then I tell you
You spend all your money on a useless education
I catch ya baby, I'm sorry
But now you're standing in line, feeling lil' frustration
My momma always told ya do the best that you can
Well mamma this is wage slavery
It's wage slavery, come on and get it now
Yeah
The current education system is expensive and doesn't necessarily lead to financial stability, leading to wage slavery and frustration for many people despite their best efforts.
Ain't nobody making money (money, money)
They work all the time
All day and all night (money, money)
Lord it's a grind, grind, grind
Ain't nobody making money
It's so hard to find
Ain't nobody making money (money, money)
In the USA
I saiy they're big old corporation in (money, money) in the inner way
Bang bang, kill kill (bang bang, kill kill)
The feds will print more bills
Despite working hard, it's still difficult to make a decent living due to corporations being prioritized over the needs of the people, leading to a dangerous environment where the government prints money to try to make up for it.
I wanna tell you
You spend all your money on a useless education
You know you've got to
Now you're standing in line, feeling lil' frustration
I'mma tell ya
Mo-mo-momma always told ya do the best that you can
But momma this is wage slavery
It's wage slavery, come on and get it
Reiterates the point that the education system is expensive and unhelpful, and leads to wage slavery and frustration despite people's best efforts.
(Money, money) I say now, they're making money, no no no no no no no no no no more
(Money, money) they're working all the time
Ain't nobody making no more (money, money)
Ask why
You gotta believe in something, that's bigger than you (money, money)
That's bigger than you (money, money)
That's bigger than you
That's bigger than you
That's bigger than you
(Money, money)
People used to make money, but now they don't. Instead, people need to focus on things bigger than themselves in order to succeed and find meaning in life.
Contributed by Jasmine A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Quan Griffin
on An Honest Man
I don't get the Chinese girl part. What does it mean exactly?