Amanda fra Nes har vokst opp i et hjem fullt av klassiske instrumenter. Egenhendig lærte hun seg å spille både fiolin og piano, til tross for at hun aldri har studert musikk. Da hun nådde tenårene begynte hun å skrive sine egne låter. Da hun lastet opp noen coverlåter på ulike plattformer, tok det ikke lang tid før teamet bak Nico & Vinz fattet interesse for stortalentet. Hun ble en del av deres indielabel, GR:OW Records, og planlegger å slippe mer musikk i løpet av 2016. Amandas låtskriving er smart, og har alltid en tydelig hensikt – ikke ulikt legendariske Sia. Hennes rå og tidvis dype sound gjør det nærliggende å trekke paralleller til artister som M.I.A og Lorde.
Keep Your Dollars
Amanda Delara Lyrics
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When you're just a man
Fitting piece to piece, in puzzles that you rule
Filled with schemes of lies, I want the truth
It's overdue
So I think it's time to be honest
I don't like the way that you're frontin'
Like I give a fuck 'bout your money
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Explanation, please, what's your problem?
Why you do what you do, what you do
I will never surrender to you
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Oh-ah-oh, keep your dollars
Strip you down, what will show?
Is your heart made of gold?
'Cause your pockets are obviously full
And I wonder if the same goes for your soul
I want to know
So I think it's time to be honest
I don't like the way that you're frontin'
Flashing your checks like ah-yeah
Like I give a fuck 'bout your money
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Explanation, please, what's your problem?
Why you do what you do, what you do
I will never surrender to you
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Oh-ah-oh, keep your dollars
Oh-ah-oh, keep your dollars
Keep your commas, no more promises
I'm good on my own
If you have it, I don't want it
You can pass it along
Keep your commas, no more promises
I'm good on my own
If you have it, I don't want it
You can pass it along
Oh-ah-oh
Oh, oh
Oh-ah-oh
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Explanation, please, what's your problem?
Why you do what you do, what you do
I will never surrender to you
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars (oh-ah-oh)
Keep your commas, no more promises, I'm good on my own (I said keep your dollars)
If you have it, I don't want it, you can pass it along (I said keep your dollars)
Keep your commas, no more promises, I'm good on my own
If you have it, I don't want it, you can pass it along
In the song "Keep Your Dollars", Amanda Delara expresses her rejection towards someone who tries to win her over with their wealth. The lyrics imply that the person she is addressing is trying to compensate for something they lack or trying to manipulate her. Throughout the song, she questions the person's intentions and morals, wondering if they are only interested in her because of her money. Delara asserts her independence and self-worth and highlights the importance of honesty and transparency in a relationship. The lyrics also suggest that money cannot buy true love, respect, or trust.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars" as a way of rejecting the potential suitor and asserting her independence. Delara illustrates that she would rather be alone than with someone who does not value her for who she is. The lyrics "keep your commas, no more promises, I'm good on my own, if you have it, I don't want it, you can pass it along" suggest that she has no interest in the material riches the person is offering and would rather they keep their money.
In conclusion, "Keep Your Dollars" by Amanda Delara is a song about rejecting materialism and asserting independence while looking for an honest and genuine connection.
Line by Line Meaning
How could you understand?
You cannot understand my perspective since you are a man.
When you're just a man
Your gender and privilege blinds you from seeing the truth.
Fitting piece to piece, in puzzles that you rule
You have a tendency to manipulate situations and people to suit your own agenda.
Filled with schemes of lies, I want the truth
You are deceitful and I desire honesty in our interactions.
It's overdue
The time has come for me to demand truth and respect in our relationship.
So I think it's time to be honest
I think we need to have a truthful discussion.
I don't like the way that you're frontin'
I don't like the way you are acting dishonestly.
Flashing your checks like ah-yeah
You are showing off your money and it is annoying.
Like I give a fuck 'bout your money
I don't care about your wealth or the status it gives you.
Tryna' buy my pride, keep your dollars
Your attempts to use money to control me will not be successful.
Explanation, please, what's your problem?
Can you explain why you are acting this way?
Why you do what you do, what you do
Can you explain the reasoning behind your actions?
I will never surrender to you
I am committed to standing up for myself and not giving in to your manipulations.
Strip you down, what will show?
If we remove your money and status, who are you as a person?
Is your heart made of gold?
Are you genuinely kind and caring?
And I wonder if the same goes for your soul
I am curious if you possess good character in addition to your wealth.
I want to know
I desire to find out if you are a good person independent of your money.
Keep your commas, no more promises
Keep your money and don't make promises that you cannot keep.
I'm good on my own
I am self-sufficient and do not need your money or influence.
If you have it, I don't want it
I am not interested in your money no matter how much you have.
You can pass it along
You can give your money to someone else who may want it.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Adem Osman Adem, Amanda Delara Nikman, Martin Sjolie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Why Bother
I'm actually appalled at this only having 3,600 views. I thought 500k hits on Spotify was low... but this songs hype as fuck.
Amie
I’ve been boppin to this lately; it’s been growing on me.
Morgan Freeman
She needs way more attention
Thea
Veldig bra, Amanda (+team)!
LOTNIK Piotr Tokarczyk
You will be a star !!
You make Sick Music!
Nozify
Det er drit bra musikk! Husker når du sang får oss og sånt. Fortsett og lag mere musikk videoer!😄😄
Manu Cervantes
Súper perrect , I love you Delara
LitMe1
perfekt! Fortjener flere views!
Anod Iril
🥰🔥
Oddmund Fjereide
Amanda Delera Du er drit god til og Synge