Money Made
AC/DC Lyrics

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Work work money made [Repeat: x4]

Then went down to LA,
They roped 'em in,
She couldn't get away,
Spending cash all about,
The die was cast,
There's no burning out amount of money made

Work work money made,
Champagne life, high on display,
Work work money made,
Work work money made,
You keep it up, you get it made,
Work work money made,

Can't bring me into Hollywood,
See you livin' it up,
It feels mighty good,
Recommendations all around,
Come taste the sweet life,
That's what it's all about,
That money made

Work work money made,
Champagne life, high on display,
Work work money made,
Work work money made,
Keep it up, you make the grade,
Work work money made,
That money made,

Hit the gas,

That kind of life is good for her,
Getting out of bed nearly half past four,
Her swimming pool is the biggest about,
So don't you call her cause she ain't around,
That money made,
Oh, money made,
Oh, that money made,

Work work money made, that money made,
Work work money made, strings of pearls all kinds of change,
Work work money made, that money made,
Work work money made, shake baby shake,

Shake it baby shake it, shake baby shake,
Shake baby shake, shake baby shake, shake baby shake, (Fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "Money Made" by AC/DC is about the lure and corruption of fame and wealth, particularly in Hollywood. The chorus, "Work work money made," emphasizes the idea that one must work hard and constantly to maintain their wealth and status. The lyrics describe the story of a woman who becomes caught up in the Hollywood lifestyle, spending lavishly and living extravagantly. The line "The die was cast" implies that once she became caught up in this lifestyle, there was no turning back.

The verses of the song paint a picture of a glamorous and indulgent lifestyle, where champagne flows freely, and money is no object. The lyrics also suggest that those who have money and fame are considered to be above the law, as the singer cannot be brought down to Hollywood.

Overall, "Money Made" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of obsessing over money and fame and the corrupting nature of Hollywood. While it may seem glamorous on the surface, it can lead to a life of excess and emptiness.

Line by Line Meaning

Work work money made
All we really do in life is work to make money

Then went down to LA
The person travelled to LA

They roped 'em in
The person was convinced to do something

She couldn't get away
The person was trapped or unable to escape

Spending cash all about
The person spent money everywhere they went

The die was cast
A decision was made and there's no going back

There's no burning out amount of money made
There's no end to the amount of money that can be made

Champagne life, high on display
Living a luxurious lifestyle that's visible to others

You keep it up, you get it made
If you work hard and keep going, you'll achieve success

Can't bring me into Hollywood
I'm not interested in being part of Hollywood culture

See you livin' it up
I see you're enjoying your life