A Waste of Money
Allan Sherman Lyrics


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I wanted to et
Some new girlfriends,
So I went and bought
A Mercedes Benz.
A waste of money!
Eight thousand bucks down the drain.

I thought the girl
Would get wild and reckless,
So I bought cultured pearls
And a diamond necklace.
A waste of money!
That cost me four thousand more.

They were returned,
I got no girls.
They repossessed
Both the car and pearls.

I styled my hair
Just like Cary Grants.
Bought a pair
Of those tight new pants.
A waste of money!
Household Finance took my pants.

The female gender,
I just don't get it.
Just when I'm out
Of both cash and credit
I found a honey!
And this is what's funny,




She don't need my money,
She works for Household Finance.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Allan Sherman's song "A Waste of Money" depict a man's unfulfilled desire to attract women through material possessions. The man narrating the song spends enormous amounts of money on a luxurious car, a diamond necklace, and new clothing, all with the intention of impressing his dream girl. However, all of his efforts end up going in vain as he neither gets the girl nor is able to keep his expensive possessions due to his inability to continue making payments for them.


The lyrics also convey the societal pressure that men experience in the pursuit of attracting women. Many believe that buying expensive things and flaunting their wealth is the key to winning over a woman's heart. However, this concept is debunked in the song as none of the possessions that the man purchases fulfills his objective. Instead, it is only when he is broke and has nothing to offer materially that he meets a woman who is interested in him for who he is, (Ironically, she works for the finance company that has repossessed his property).


In conclusion, the lyrics of "A Waste of Money" underline the futility of materialistic objects and highlight the significance of a person's character and virtues in attracting meaningful relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

I wanted to et Some new girlfriends, So I went and bought A Mercedes Benz.
I thought having a fancy car would attract women, so I spent a lot of money on a Mercedes-Benz.


A waste of money! Eight thousand bucks down the drain.
Unfortunately, my plan did not work, and I regret wasting all that money on the car.


I thought the girl Would get wild and reckless, So I bought cultured pearls And a diamond necklace.
I hoped the jewelry would make the girl more interested in me, so I spent more money on pearls and a diamond necklace.


A waste of money! That cost me four thousand more.
But unfortunately, she wasn't impressed, and I regret spending all that money on jewelry.


They were returned, I got no girls. They repossessed Both the car and pearls.
I returned the jewelry when it didn't help me attract anyone and lost the car when I couldn't make payments on it.


I styled my hair Just like Cary Grants. Bought a pair Of those tight new pants.
I tried to improve my appearance by styling my hair and buying trendy pants.


A waste of money! Household Finance took my pants.
Despite my efforts, I had no luck and was even forced to give up my pants when I couldn't pay for them.


The female gender, I just don't get it. Just when I'm out Of both cash and credit
I'm frustrated with my unsuccessful attempts to attract women, and I've run out of money and credit to try again.


I found a honey! And this is what's funny, She don't need my money, She works for Household Finance.
Despite my failed attempts, I ironically met a woman who actually works at the credit company that took my pants. And the best part? She's not interested in my money at all.




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Written by: ALLAN SHERMAN

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