Money For All
Nine Horses Lyrics
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Can I check that bag
Is there something inside here
That could help you relax
Did you find something
You were looking for
Freedom has its price now
Wanna buy some more
I'll take that coat
Remove them shoes
Should a guy like me
Be afraid of a man like you
All change
All change
Wipe your nations shame from you
It's not where your born
It's the things that you do
Money for all
Money for all
Revolution socialism
read it in the rag
There's a gun at your head
Put the money in the bag
Money for all
Have you tried this game
When you're feeling tired
Keeps you entertained
'Til your card expires
So you missed the broadcast
Or do you feel the same
Only someone's said the city's gone
Down in flames in our name
All change
All change
Let gasoline fumes fill the air
Let's show that mother how much you care
All change
All change
Wipe your nations shame from you
It's not where your born
It's the things that you do
Money for all
Money for all
Hey there soldier
Who's your concubine
With a trigger happy finger and a nicotine flame
She's a diamond mine
All change
All change
Let revolution fill the air
Let's show that monkey how much you care
Money for all
There's a mean looking elephant
Pounding at your door
It's dining at your table
Sleeping on your floor
Money for all
Money for all
Revolution socialism
Read it in the rag
There's a gun at your head
Put the money in the bag
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-
la-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-
la-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
The lyrics of "Money for All" by Nine Horses speak to themes of power, corruption, and greed. The opening lines of the song ask the listener to "step on through" and allow their bag to be searched, perhaps suggesting a sense of authority and control. The lines "Did you find something/You were looking for/Freedom has its price now/Wanna buy some more" can be interpreted as a commentary on how even the concept of freedom can be commodified and sold to those who are able to afford it.
The chorus of "Money for All" repeats the phrase "money for all" several times, offering a bleak and ironic commentary on the idea that capitalism and wealth are supposed to provide equal opportunity for all. The lines "Revolution socialism/read it in the rag/there's a gun at your head/put the money in the bag" paint a picture of a violent and oppressive system that forces people to prioritize money over their own welfare.
The song also makes reference to addiction and escapism with lines such as "Have you tried this game/When you're feeling tired/Keeps you entertained/Til your card expires" suggesting that people may turn to vices such as gambling or substance abuse to distract themselves from the harsh realities of their lives. The repeated lines of "all change" throughout the song emphasize a desire for a drastic shift away from the status quo, though it remains unclear what form this change should take.
Overall, "Money for All" is a scathing critique of the ways in which money and power are used to oppress and control individuals, often at the expense of their physical and mental well-being.
Line by Line Meaning
Wanna step on through
Do you want to move forward?
Can I check that bag
Can I inspect your belongings?
Is there something inside here
That could help you relax
Do you have any substances that could help you calm down?
Did you find something
You were looking for
Did you get what you were searching for?
Freedom has its price now
Wanna buy some more
Freedom comes at a cost, do you want to purchase it?
I'll take that coat
Remove them shoes
Let me take your coat and your shoes.
Should a guy like me
Be afraid of a man like you
As a man, should I fear you or feel safe around you?
All change
All change
Things are changing.
Wipe your nations shame from you
It's not where your born
It's the things that you do
Remove the disgrace of your nation by your actions, not your birthplace.
Money for all
Money for all
Everyone has access to money or wealth.
Revolution socialism
read it in the rag
There's a gun at your head
Put the money in the bag
There is a demand for a socialist revolution and if you refuse to comply, you may face violence.
Have you tried this game
When you're feeling tired
Keeps you entertained
'Til your card expires
Have you tried this activity when you're exhausted, it will keep you occupied until you run out of resources.
So you missed the broadcast
Or do you feel the same
Only someone's said the city's gone
Down in flames in our name
Did you miss the broadcast or do you agree? Someone said the city is burning because of us.
Hey there soldier
Who's your concubine
With a trigger happy finger and a nicotine flame
She's a diamond mine
Soldier, who is that woman beside you? She is a confident source of inspiration.
All change
All change
Things are changing.
Let gasoline fumes fill the air
Let's show that mother how much you care
Spread gas fumes, it displays your dedication.
Wipe your nations shame from you
It's not where your born
It's the things that you do
Remove the disgrace of your nation by your actions, not your birthplace.
Money for all
Money for all
Everyone has access to money or wealth.
There's a mean looking elephant
Pounding at your door
It's dining at your table
Sleeping on your floor
There is a looming danger nearby that may soon enter your life.
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-
la-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la-
la-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la-laa
La-la-la-la-la-la-la-la
La-la-la-la-laa
Put the money in the bag
The repeated lyrics in the song could insinuate the persistent demand for money or wealth.
Contributed by Logan Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.