Dirty money
Adventures of Stevie V feat. ABBA Pink Floyd & The Flying Lizards Lyrics


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Mmm-hmm, wooh-hooh-hooh-hooh-hooh-yeah-eah

I've no excuse, I just want you to use me-ee
Take me and abuse me
I got no taboos, I'll make a trade with you-ou-ou
Do anything you wa-ant me to

Money talks, mmm-hmm-hmm, money talks
Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh
Money talks, money talks
Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh

(Dirty cash, dirty cash)

Meanwhile, back in the city, the real deal, the nitty gritty
Sell yourself or you'll be sold
For a nickel, not a bag of gold
Behold, to what you've been told
Bust the bubble and release the load
Money is the cult, tell me what's the past

(Dirty cash, that dirty cash)

(Mmm-hmm, money money)

I once had pride, now that's all behi-i-ind
I want to get rich qui-i-ick
I want success and all that goes with i-i-it
And I'm gonna use my se-ex

Money talks, mmm-hmm, money talks
Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh
Money talks, (you know) money talks, (ah-hah)
Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh

(I want you, money)

I'm dirty cash, the one that you asked for
I'm wanted by the rich and the poor
More and more, you just can't reject it
You're the junkie and I inject it
Into your blood stream, it's like a bad dream
Money's the theme, do you know what I mean

Money talks,(you know) money talks (ah-hah)
Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh

Talkin' 'bout that money-ey
Oh giv-it-to-me, gimme, gimme, gimme, money, money, money

Mmm hmm hmm hmm yeah
I want ant you, money




Got to have you money-ey
Give it to me (fade)

Overall Meaning

The song "Money Talks" by Adventures of Stevie V is all about the power and allure of money. The lyrics describe a person who is willing to do anything, even be used and abused, in exchange for money. They are willing to trade their taboos and values for the sake of getting rich quick. The song talks about how money is like a cult, taking control of people's minds and making them do things they wouldn't normally do. The lyrics go on to describe how money is both wanted and needed, especially in a society where everything can be bought and sold for a price. The chorus repeats the phrase "dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you" emphasizing the irresistible pull of money.


In the second verse, the song shifts to a commentary on the city and the real deal of life. The lyrics start off by saying that people are either selling themselves or getting sold and that everything has its price. The song then encourages people to bust the bubble and release the load of money's grip on their lives. The lyrics finish by saying that money is like a drug that people can't reject, and it is injected into their bloodstream like a bad dream. The chorus is repeated once again to drive home the point that money talks above all else.


Line by Line Meaning

I've no excuse, I just want you to use me-ee
I don't have any excuses, I just want you to use me for money


Take me and abuse me
Take advantage of me, don't care how you do it


I got no taboos, I'll make a trade with you-ou-ou
I don't have any reservations, I will trade anything for you, anything at all


Do anything you wa-ant me to
You can make me do anything for money, anything


Money talks, mmm-hmm-hmm, money talks
Money is everything, absolutely everything


Dirty cash I want you, dirty cash I need you, woh-oh
I want dirty money, I need it, I crave it always.


Meanwhile, back in the city, the real deal, the nitty gritty
while all of this is happening, the city is a different story, a harsh reality.


Sell yourself or you'll be sold
If you don't sell yourself, you will be forced to sell yourself, eventually.


For a nickel, not a bag of gold
There's no guarantee that you'll get any significant payment for what you're going to do....


Behold, to what you've been told
You need to observe and adapt to what's been thrown at you


Bust the bubble and release the load
Escape your expectations and unload your demanding desires


Money is the cult, tell me what's the past
The desire for money is like a cult, and it overshadows all other beliefs and ideologies. what about our past beliefs and ideologies?


(Dirty cash, that dirty cash)
Dirty means easy, quick, and illegal money.


I once had pride, now that's all behi-i-ind
I used to have self-respect and dignity, but now it's all gone.


I want to get rich qui-i-ick
I want to get wealthy quickly and without a lot of effort


I want success and all that goes with i-i-it
I want every aspect that comes with it, everything that comes with success


And I'm gonna use my se-ex
I will use my body, my soul, my spirit, anything I have, just to be rich


Money talks, mmm-hmm, money talks
Money rules everything, without question


(you know) money talks, (ah-hah)
Everyone already knows that money talks, there is no need for explanation.


(I want you, money)
I want you, money, all of you, everything you have and everything you can give me


I'm dirty cash, the one that you asked for
I'm the dirty money you wanted, the one you asked for.


I'm wanted by the rich and the poor
Everyone wants me, rich and poor alike


More and more, you just can't reject it
You cannot reject it, you can't resist the temptation


You're the junkie and I inject it
You're a junkie, addicted to dirty money, and I'm supplying you with it


Into your blood stream, it's like a bad dream
I'm injecting the tainted money into your bloodstream so it flows throughout, like a terrible nightmare


Money's the theme, do you know what I mean
Money is the plot, do you get it?


Talkin' 'bout that money-ey
All about that money, all the time, every time


Oh giv-it-to-me, gimme, gimme, gimme, money, money, money
Come on, give it to me, keep giving it to me, all the time, more and more


Mmm hmm hmm hmm yeah
Expressing that feeling of immense satisfaction, weighing down with the burden of too much money.


I want ant you, money
Reaffirming that the desire for money is insatiable and all-encompassing.


Got to have you money-ey
I have to have you, money, forever and always.


Give it to me (fade)
Give me everything you have, and keep going until you fade away.




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STEPHEN JOSEPH VINCENT, MICK WALSH

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Comments from YouTube:

Abbey Down

Listening this song in 2020 while in quarantine due Coronavirus and the song still slaps hard like it did when it first hit!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Alcantara Interior

And you know it girl... Good classics never die

TzadikTheManic 🇺🇦

Absolutely. Back then this got constant radio play as it has huge pop appeal yet it’s also a proper banger & would be coming out of all the sound systems @ the clubs in NYC - best days ✊🏼

marco mostertz

Hi sweet abbey i love this Song from the 90,s🥰😍🥰😍😎😎😎😎

Andres Congas

NYC and Chicago,Dios darme la oportunidad de morir feliz

David Bruchmann

whats missing though is the repeat-button on youtube ;-)

Steve Price

This song is so intoxicating that once it gets ahold of you, IT DOESN'T LET GO!!! It lingers long after the song is over

Anita Volpato

The first house song I fell madly in love with in 1990....house & EDM for life now! 🙌🏾

tito de leon de paz

The Nowadays house is in my opinion sounds more like pop and not what it used to sound
like real electro music

Codeine Crazy

the song was was well perfected from lyrics to beats.....always on top

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