She take my money, when I'm in need
Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Ooh she's a gold digger, way over time
That digs on me

(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head

(She give me money)
Cutie da bomb
Met her at a beauty salon
(When I'm in need)
With a baby Louis Vuitton
Under her under arm
(She give me money)
She said I can tell you rock
I can tell by ya charm
(When I'm in need)
Far as girls you got a flock
I can tell by ya charm and ya arm
(I gotta leave)
But I'm lookin' for the one
Have you seen her?
(I gotta leave)
(No we ain't seen her!)

(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' with no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head

(She give me money)
18 years, 18 years
(When I'm in need)
She got one of yo kids, got you for 18 years
(She give me money)
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
(When I'm in need)
His baby momma's car crib is bigger than his
(I gotta leave)
You will see him on TV, any given Sunday
(I gotta leave)
Win the Superbowl and drive off in a Hummer
(I gotta leave)
She was supposed to buy ya shorty Tyco with your money
(I gotta leave)
She went to the doctor got lipo with your money
(She give me money)
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
(When I'm in need)
Shoulda' got that insured, Geico for ya money (money)
(She give me money)
If you ain't no punk holla' we want pre-nup
(When I'm in need)
(We want pre-nup, yeah)

(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head

(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head

(She give me money)
(When I'm in need)

Overall Meaning

The Glee cast's version of "Gold Digger" is a cover of Kanye West's 2005 single. The song is all about money-loving women and how they will do anything to get their hands on a wealthy man's money. The lyrics suggest that the woman referred to as a "gold digger" is only interested in the singer's financial status, as she never sticks around when he is broke or in debt. The opening lines of the song "She takes my money when I'm in need. Yeah, she's a trifling friend indeed" indicate a parasitical relationship, which is based primarily on the woman's financial gain.

The chorus of "Gold Digger" is a call-and-response between the male narrator and an unidentified female speaker. The lyrics are sarcastic and humorous, as the woman denies that she is a gold digger. The line "Now I ain't saying she a gold digger, but she ain't messing with no broke, broke" implies that while she may not openly admit to being a gold digger, the woman definitely has standards when it comes to a man's financial status. The song has a catchy beat and incorporates several musical samples, including Ray Charles' "I Got a Woman." Ultimately, "Gold Digger" is a fun, upbeat, and critical look at the topic of gold digging and the role money plays in relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

She take my money, when I'm in need
Even though I'm in a vulnerable state and need help, she still takes advantage of me and takes my money.

Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
She's not really my friend but rather a deceitful and untrustworthy companion.

Ooh she's a gold digger, way over time
She's only interested in me for my money and has been doing so for a long time.

That digs on me
She's actively pursuing me and trying to take advantage of me financially.

Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
I'm not directly calling her a gold digger, but she sure acts like one.

But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
She won't associate with anyone who doesn't have money, which means her interest in me must be solely due to my wealth.

Get down girl, go 'head get down
This phrase can be interpreted as a warning for the gold digger to stop pursuing and manipulating me in order to get my money.

Cutie da bomb
She's attractive and charming, which makes it easier for her to manipulate others.

Met her at a beauty salon
I met her in a place where people go to enhance their physical appearance, which is symbolic of her superficiality and materialism.

With a baby Louis Vuitton, under her underarm
She's using her expensive designer handbag to carry around her child's belongings, which shows that her priorities are material possessions and image over her own child's comfort and safety.

But I'm lookin' for the one, have you seen her?
Despite the gold digger's manipulation, I'm actually seeking an authentic and genuine relationship with someone who truly cares for me.

18 years, 18 years
I'll be financially supporting my child for the next 18 years due to my previous relationship with someone like the gold digger.

She got one of yo kids, got you for 18 years
The gold digger had a child with me and I'll be responsible for financially supporting both the child and the gold digger for the next 18 years.

She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
She's using my money to pay for cosmetic surgery and other procedures that make her look and feel better, but it still doesn't change who she is deep down inside.

If you ain't no punk holla' we want pre-nup
If I don't want to fall victim to another gold digger, I should insist on a prenuptial agreement to protect my assets in case of a divorce.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Sentric Music, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kanye West, Renald J. Richard, Ray Charles

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