Billionaire
A Rocket to the Moon Lyrics
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Buy all of the things I never had
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
Oh, every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shining lights
Yeah, a different city every night
For when I'm a billionaire
Yeah, I would have a show like Oprah
I would be the host of
Everyday on Christmas, give Travie your wish list
I'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt
And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had it
Give away a few Mercedes, like here lady have this
And last but not least grant somebody their last wish
It's been a couple months that I've been single so
You can call me Travie Claus minus the ho ho!
Get it I'd probably visit where Katrina hit
And damn sure do a lot more than FEMA did
Yeah, can't forget about me, stupid
Everywhere I go I'ma have my own theme music
Oh every time I close my eyes,
I see my name in shining lights
A different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
For when I'm a billionaire
Oh oh, oh oh, for when I'm a Billionaire
Oh oh, oh oh
I'll be playing basketball with the President
Dunking on his delegates
Then I'll compliment him on his political etiquette
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
But keep the fives, twenties, hiz and biz completely separate
And yeah I'll be in a whole new tax bracket
We in recession, but let me take a crack at it
I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was
Eating good, sleeping soundly
I know we all have a similar dream
Go in your pocket pull out your wallet, put it in the air and sing
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin bad
Buy all of the things I never had
Uh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen.
(what up Oprah hahah!)
Oh, every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shining lights
A different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
For when I'm a billionaire
When I'm a billionaire
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin bad
The song "Billionaire" by A Rocket to the Moon is a song about a person who dreams of becoming a billionaire someday. The first verse of the song talks about the things that the person wants to buy with their wealth, such as expensive things that they have never had before. The chorus reveals the person's ultimate dream of being on Forbes magazine's cover and posing with Oprah and the Queen. The second verse tells how the person would use their wealth to make a positive impact on others, such as giving them gifts or adopting babies in need. The songs also talks about how the person wants to play basketball with the president and throw money in the air just for the heck of it. The overall message of the song is to dream big and to believe that anything is possible.
One interesting fact about "Billionaire" is that it was originally released by the group Travie McCoy featuring Bruno Mars in 2010. However, A Rocket to the Moon covered the song in 2011, which became just as popular as the original version. The song has been used in several movie soundtracks, including The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn – Part 1 and The Karate Kid. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus have made it a popular party anthem for years. Interestingly enough, Bruno Mars co-wrote the song and even provided the chorus vocals for both versions, which is why many people still associate him with the song.
Another interesting fact about the song is that it was inspired by a real-life experience of Travis McCoy, the lead singer of Gym Class Heroes, who co-wrote the song with Bruno Mars. Travis McCoy revealed in an interview that he was living in a small apartment in New York City and was struggling to make ends meet when he came up with the lyrics for "Billionaire." He said that he was looking for a way out of his rough situation, and writing the song helped him to envision a better future.
Overall, "Billionaire" is a fun and optimistic song that encourages listeners to dream big and not be afraid to aim for the stars.
Chords:
Verse: E A B
Chorus: E G# A B
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad
The singer desires to become extremely wealthy and live a life that they have never experienced before.
Buy all of the things I never had
The singer wants to have the financial means to purchase everything they have ever wanted that was previously unattainable.
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
The singer desires fame and wants recognition for their newfound wealth, as evidenced by the desire to be on the cover of Forbes magazine and to rub elbows with famous figures like Oprah and the Queen.
Oh, every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shining lights
Yeah, a different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
For when I'm a billionaire
The artist has grand dreams of touring the world, being recognized for their wealth, and living a glamorous lifestyle. They believe that they will achieve this success and the world should be prepared for it.
Yeah, I would have a show like Oprah
I would be the host of
Everyday on Christmas, give Travie your wish list
The artist imagines themselves having a TV show and giving back to others by granting their Christmas wishes. They aspire to be like Oprah and use their wealth to make others happy.
I'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt
And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had it
The singer wants to adopt children in need, as Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt did, to use their wealth for good and help others.
Give away a few Mercedes, like here lady have this
And last but not least grant somebody their last wish
The singer wants to use their wealth to give material possessions to those in need and to make a significant impact on people's lives, such as granting someone's last wish.
It's been a couple months that I've been single so
You can call me Travie Claus minus the ho ho!
The artist makes a joke about being single and refers to themselves as Travie Claus, a moniker indicative of their desire to give back and be like Santa Claus with their wealth.
Get it I'd probably visit where Katrina hit
And damn sure do a lot more than FEMA did
The artist wants to use their wealth to make a genuine difference and help those in need, calling out FEMA's shortcomings in their response to Hurricane Katrina.
Yeah, can't forget about me, stupid
Everywhere I go I'ma have my own theme music
The artist recognizes the importance of self-care and personal enjoyment, such as having their own theme music, even as they seek to use their wealth for the greater good.
I'll be playing basketball with the President
Dunking on his delegates
Then I'll compliment him on his political etiquette
The singer imagines themselves achieving the highest level of success and access, such as playing basketball with the President and his delegates, while still maintaining politeness and respect for others.
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
But keep the fives, twenties, hiz and biz completely separate
The artist has a grand sense of humor and wants to have fun with their wealth, but they are also careful and responsible in managing their finances.
And yeah I'll be in a whole new tax bracket
We in recession, but let me take a crack at it
I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
The singer acknowledges the financial responsibility that comes with immense wealth, including being in a new tax bracket, but still plans to use their wealth to give back to those they love and make a positive impact on the world.
And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was
Eating good, sleeping soundly
I know we all have a similar dream
Go in your pocket pull out your wallet, put it in the air and sing
The singer recognizes the powerful impact their wealth can have, including eliminating hunger and allowing one to live a comfortable life. They encourage others to dream big and to use their own resources to make positive change.
When I'm a billionaire
The singer is confident in their abilities to achieve immense wealth and live their dream lifestyle.
Contributed by Ian D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@littlests
justin's voice literally covers my body in goosebumps. i wish he dedicated more time to brighten, he's so brilliant.
@GetDropkick
they make this song so much better than it already is.
@marshmellowandbob
Does anyone else agree that all the guys look amazing in this video? This cover was amazing:)))
@slothlover19
This sounds amazing! :D
@monkey49278
God, their voices are just so sweet~ I just love to hear them.
@handsstainedred1
I absolutely LOVE THIS. Nick kinda puts the rapping into it when he sings the verses, and it's AWESOME. haha, it's just an awesome cover.
@ChloeVictoria91
i like this version. i mean, i lovelovelove the original, but this isn't an awful cover. it's lovely how they put their own twist on it.
@azzyamazing
I LOVE ITT!! ♥
@nothingpersonalhomie
this is really good :) love them
@dba_winchester7670
This cover isn't half bad. I love the personality you gents put into this. It screams you. That's the amazing thing about covers is that is doesn't have to be a copy of the original. Good on ya fellas. Well done.