Gold Digger
Automatic (The) Lyrics
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Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
Ooh she's a gold digger, way over time
That digs on me
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head
(She give me money)
Cutie da bomb
Met her at a beauty salon
(When I'm in need)
With a baby Louis Vuitton
Under her under arm
(She give me money)
She said I can tell you rock
I can tell by ya charm
(When I'm in need)
Far as girls you got a flock
I can tell by ya charm and ya arm
(I gotta leave)
But I'm lookin' for the one
Have you seen her?
(I gotta leave)
(No we ain't seen her!)
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' with no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head
(She give me money)
18 years, 18 years
(When I'm in need)
She got one of yo kids, got you for 18 years
(She give me money)
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
(When I'm in need)
His baby momma's car crib is bigger than his
(I gotta leave)
You will see him on TV, any given Sunday
(I gotta leave)
Win the Superbowl and drive off in a Hummer
(I gotta leave)
She was supposed to buy ya shorty Tyco with your money
(I gotta leave)
She went to the doctor got lipo with your money
(She give me money)
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
(When I'm in need)
Shoulda' got that insured, Geico for ya money (money)
(She give me money)
If you ain't no punk holla' we want pre-nup
(When I'm in need)
(We want pre-nup, yeah)
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(She give me money)
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
(When I'm in need)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head get down
(I gotta leave)
Get down girl, go 'head
(She give me money)
(When I'm in need)
The song Gold Digger by Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx and produced by Jon Brion, released in 2005, was an instant success and an anthem for both men and women alike. It talks about a man who falls for a woman who seems to only be using him for his money. The song specifically talks about his experience with this woman who is a gold digger with lyrics like “She take my money, when I'm in need, yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed, ooh, she's a gold digger, way over town, that digs on me,” and “Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger, but she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke.” Despite his experience, the man still has a hard time leaving her, singing “get down girl, go 'head get down” repeatedly.
The lyrics tell the story of a man who warning others of the woman who is out to get him, but is also caught up in her beauty and charm. The song speaks to the experience of many men who feel taken advantage of by women who only value them for their money. The chorus, featuring Jamie Foxx, adds a level of humor by referencing the old Ray Charles song I Got a Woman.
The song was a commercial success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 for 10 weeks and receiving a Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance. Its popularity and catchy chorus continue to make it a popular song to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
She take my money, when I'm in need
She takes advantage of me when I'm in a vulnerable position
Yeah, she's a triflin' friend indeed
She's a deceitful and untrustworthy companion
Ooh she's a gold digger, way over time
She's someone who only values me for my wealth and material possessions
That digs on me
She's fixated on using me for my money
Now I ain't sayin' she a gold digger
I'm not explicitly calling her a gold digger, but...
(When I'm in need)
(When I'm in a tough situation)
But she ain't messin' wit no broke, broke
She won't associate with anyone who isn't financially stable
Get down girl, go 'head get down
Move on from me, go find someone else to exploit
Cutie da bomb
She's very attractive
Met her at a beauty salon
I first encountered her at a salon
With a baby Louis Vuitton
Carrying an expensive designer bag for a baby
Under her under arm
Holding it tightly against her body
She said I can tell you rock
She can tell that I'm successful and wealthy
I can tell by ya charm
My charisma and charm are indicators of my success
Far as girls you got a flock
I have plenty of admirers
I can tell by ya charm and ya arm
My charm and my expensive watch on my arm indicate my success
But I'm lookin' for the one
I'm searching for someone who loves me for who I am, not just my money
Have you seen her?
Have you come across a woman like that?
(No we ain't seen her!)
(No, we haven't)
18 years, 18 years
He's stuck with child support payments for a long time
She got one of yo kids, got you for 18 years
She had a child with him and now he's financially responsible for the next 18 years
I know somebody payin' child support for one of his kids
I know a guy who's in the same predicament
His baby momma's car crib is bigger than his
His child's mother has a larger house and nicer car than him
You will see him on TV, any given Sunday
He'll appear on TV during a football game on any given Sunday
Win the Superbowl and drive off in a Hummer
He'll win the Superbowl and drive off in a fancy car
She was supposed to buy ya shorty Tyco with your money
She was supposed to buy his child Tyco toys with his money
She went to the doctor got lipo with your money
She used his money to get liposuction
She walkin' around lookin' like Michael with your money
She now resembles Michael Jackson after using his money for plastic surgery
Shoulda' got that insured, Geico for ya money (money)
He should have insured his assets to protect his money
If you ain't no punk holla' we want pre-nup
If he's not afraid, he should insist on a pre-nuptial agreement
(We want pre-nup, yeah)
(We want a pre-nuptial agreement, yes)
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RENALD RICHARD, RAY CHARLES, KANYE WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
PrettyDemented
i love this version AND the orginal!! i saw them perform this at a festival and it went over great!
Bigfoot Phill
Watched them perform this at warp tour 07 was one the best things I’d ever seen.
Iain Kilcar
they managed to take two things I don't usually like then made me like them. (this song and flutes)
Rachel Evans
I love this :) Such a quality cover. x
Killing Floor Blues
So much better than the original it's unreal - love the kazoo solo!...
OrangePenguinAlly
I love this cover so much! Go Welshies :D
vicky b
I dont like the original version of this song but i love it when the automatic sing it! they wer fab doing it live with rob playin his flute and pennie!! omgosh he can rap so good
BigC324
I still love the original, but this verison is great!!!
Alison Bourke
The automatic are so underrated!
Troy Kennedy
this is awesome fucking love this they done a really good job in covering this song