I Wanna Be A Millionaire
American Angel Lyrics


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Diamonds ring out around your fingers
But I can see right through that false embrace
You've gotta go where money lingers
But money ain't gonna rain down on your parade

'Cause you gotta have a nose for a dollar
And I think I'm gonna breathe in all can (Hey!)
'Cause I wanna be the one holding all the cards
I wanna be a millionaire
Millionaire
Millionaire

Imported steel carries my business
I keep an open mind before I close a sale
Flesh-colored merchandise I purchase
You see moving people just like pawns but I don't care

'Cause you gotta have a nose for a dollar
And I think I'm gonna breathe in all can (Hey!)
Say it again!
'Cause I wanna be the one holding all the cards
I wanna be a millionaire
Millionaire
Millionaire

Your stocks and bonds, they ain't no investment
Compare 'em to a dollar sign and I'll prevail
I think I'll buy you out 'cause you're just so
You're just so damn useless
And it's a dog-eat-dog world and I've got you by the tail

Millionaire
Millionaire
Millionaire
Millionaire





Oh, I ain't never letting go
Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, whoo!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I Wanna Be A Millionaire" by American Angel talks about the desire to achieve great wealth and power. The song portrays money as something that is highly sought after, and those who obtain it, do so by any means necessary. The first verse speaks to the desire of having wealth and the willingness to look beyond fake things and embrace money. The singer identifies a false embrace but admits that money is something to be desired. The chorus emphasizes the importance of having a "nose for a dollar," meaning understanding the value of money and how to accumulate it.


The second verse also emphasizes the importance of acquiring wealth through purchasing, selling, and investing in items such as steel and flesh-colored merchandise. It highlights the value of being open-minded and aggressive in pursuit of money. The third verse sees the singer assert their dominance by buying out their competition and calling them useless. The repetition of "millionaire" reinforces the singer's desire to be wealthy.


The song reflects the American dream of achieving success through hard work and determination. It portrays the complexities of the pursuit of wealth, which can turn into greed and even cutthroat competition. In summary, "I Wanna Be A Millionaire" emphasizes the importance of having a "nose for a dollar" and the willingness to do whatever it takes to be successful.


Line by Line Meaning

Diamonds ring out around your fingers
You have a lot of wealth, which is obvious from the jewelry you wear.


But I can see right through that false embrace
I can tell that your wealth is superficial and doesn't reflect your true character or values.


You've gotta go where money lingers
To become rich, you need to be around wealthy people and in places where money flows freely.


But money ain't gonna rain down on your parade
You can't just expect to become wealthy without hard work and dedication, it won't happen easily.


'Cause you gotta have a nose for a dollar
To succeed in business, you need to be able to recognize and pursue profitable opportunities.


And I think I'm gonna breathe in all can (Hey!)
I'm confident that I can recognize and take advantage of lucrative opportunities.


'Cause I wanna be the one holding all the cards
I want to have complete control over my financial situation.


Millionaire
The artist wants to become a millionaire.


Imported steel carries my business
The artist's business involves importing steel from other countries.


I keep an open mind before I close a sale
The artist considers all possibilities before making a business deal.


Flesh-colored merchandise I purchase
The singer buys products that are in demand, even if they have unusual or controversial properties.


You see moving people just like pawns but I don't care
People might be seen as assets to be traded or manipulated, but the artist only cares about the bottom line in business.


Your stocks and bonds, they ain't no investment
The singer believes that traditional investments like stocks and bonds aren't as profitable as other types of business ventures.


Compare 'em to a dollar sign and I'll prevail
The singer believes they can make more money through their business ventures than through traditional investments like stocks and bonds.


I think I'll buy you out 'cause you're just so
The singer is confident in their ability to buy out competitors because they believe they have superior business skills and acumen.


You're just so damn useless
The artist believes that their competitors have nothing to offer that the artist can't provide more effectively.


And it's a dog-eat-dog world and I've got you by the tail
Business is competitive and cutthroat, and the artist is confident that they are winning the game.


Oh, I ain't never letting go
The singer is committed to achieving their goal of becoming a millionaire, and won't give up until they get there.


Ha, ha, ha, ha, ha, whoo!
The singer is expressing their enthusiasm and excitement for their future success.




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Shiny Leather Boy

Awesome oldskool jam!! These guys kick ass!! A good friend of mine introduced me to this band earlier on this year. I MUST get this album sometime. Sounds so cool, with that 80's hard rockin' sound that I love. :-)

Joan Eq

Thank u so much for uploading this. I couldn´t found it until now :)

Shy 0413

use to have this on casette, couldn't find it after that. thanks!

Nathan Dean

Thanks i couldn't find this song eathier until you thanks man

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itunes has the whole album for 10 bucks

Ser Erebus

No problem man

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