Material Things
Avant Lyrics


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Lights, cameras, stars, crowds, noise, after sets,
Cell phones, internet, vegas bets, private jets,
Limousine chauffeurs, all of that, money, clothes,
And (oh) diamonds, cars, rims, shining

None of this compares to what I see in you

[Chorus]
Materials don't mean a thing to me,
Girl you are the world to me,
If I had to pick a favorite thing,
It would easily be my baby,
Materials don't mean a thing to me,
If I lost you lady, and I'd go crazy
And I wouldn't have anything

Black cars, fly homes, condos with the chefs, personal assistants,
Corporate, real estate, yachts that will take you far away to islands,
Whites wonder low, Costa Rica, Mexico

Girl, none of this compares to what I see in you,

[Chorus]

Loving without you, you make me wealthy,
I'm all about you, so special to me,
I turned off the phone, spent time alone
I don't want to be selfish,
Girl, you're the one
I put you above all the superficial things

[Chorus]

Materials don't mean a thing to me,
Girl you are the world to me,
If I had to pick a favorite thing,
It would easily be my baby,




Materials don't mean a thing to me,
If I lost my lady, And I would not have anything

Overall Meaning

In Avant's song "Material Things," the artist reflects on the superficiality of fame and fortune and how it cannot compare to the love he has for his partner. The first verse lists off a range of lavish possessions and experiences that typically come with wealth, such as limousines, private jets, and diamonds. However, despite all of this material wealth, Avant emphasizes that it cannot compare to the value he places on his relationship with his partner. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, repeating the phrase "Materials don't mean a thing to me," while emphasizing that his love for his partner is the most important thing in his life.


In the second verse, Avant continues to describe the glamorous lifestyle that can come with wealth, listing items like yachts and luxury homes in exotic locations. However, once again, he emphasizes that none of these things compares to the love he has for his partner. In the bridge, Avant acknowledges that his love for his partner has made him a wealthy man, even if he doesn't have all the material possessions that typically accompany wealth. He ends the song by repeating the chorus, once again proclaiming that his partner is the most important thing in his life.


Overall, "Material Things" is a song that challenges the idea that wealth and material possessions bring happiness or fulfillment. Instead, it suggests that true happiness and wealth come from loving and being loved by others.


Line by Line Meaning

Lights, cameras, stars, crowds, noise, after sets,
The glamorous lifestyle of celebrities that involves attending events, being photographed, and dealing with constant noise and attention even after their work is completed.


Cell phones, internet, vegas bets, private jets,
The technological advancements that have made communication and travel faster and easier, but also include addictive habits like gambling.


Limousine chauffeurs, all of that, money, clothes,
The lavishness of expensive cars, personal drivers, wealth, and designer clothing.


And (oh) diamonds, cars, rims, shining
The materialistic desire for luxurious items such as precious jewels, flashy cars and fancy rims that grab attention because of their shine.


None of this compares to what I see in you
Despite all these alluring things, the love for the significant other in Avant's life is far more important and valuable.


[Chorus] Materials don't mean a thing to me, Girl you are the world to me, If I had to pick a favorite thing, It would easily be my baby, Materials don't mean a thing to me, If I lost you lady, and I'd go crazy And I wouldn't have anything
The chorus reiterates the fact that the love Avant has for his girlfriend is priceless, and losing her would be unbearable. He puts her above all material things.


Black cars, fly homes, condos with the chefs, personal assistants,
The opulence of luxurious vehicles, extravagant homes, houses with private chefs to cater to one's needs, and personal assistants to make life easier.


Corporate, real estate, yachts that will take you far away to islands,
The glamour of the corporate world, being a real estate tycoon, and owning luxurious yachts that can take one away to faraway islands for some downtime.


Whites wonder low, Costa Rica, Mexico
The beauty of exotic locations like White's Wonder Low, Costa Rica, and Mexico, which are popular destinations for the wealthy.


Girl, none of this compares to what I see in you,
Just like the previous verse, Avant reiterates that all these things pale in comparison to the value of love that he has for his significant other.


Loving without you, you make me wealthy,
Being in love with his girl makes Avant feel wealthy, despite not having all the luxuries of life.


I'm all about you, so special to me,
He makes it clear that she is his top priority and that she has a special place in his heart.


I turned off the phone, spent time alone
He chooses to disconnect from the world and spend time alone with his significant other, indicating that she is all he needs.


I don't want to be selfish,
He does not want to come across as self-centered and wants to give his girl all the love and attention she deserves.


Girl, you're the one
He affirms that she is the only one for him, and he loves her deeply.


I put you above all the superficial things
He values his girl above all material things, indicating that love is more important than wealth or luxury.


[Chorus] Materials don't mean a thing to me, Girl you are the world to me, If I had to pick a favorite thing, It would easily be my baby, Materials don't mean a thing to me, If I lost my lady, And I would not have anything
The chorus reiterates that the material things do not matter to Avant, and the love he has for his girl is what truly makes him rich. If he lost her, he would have nothing.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DONTAE WINSLOW, MYRON AVANT

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