Money
Badfinger Lyrics


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Money stole my lady
Fools have a way of making me crazy
Money buy you freedom
Rules have a way of making me lazy

[Chorus: x2]
So we grow a little older
With another tale to tell
So we grow a little colder
With another tale to tell




Money make you feel unhappy
Fools have a way of making me crazy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Badfinger's "Money" lament the power and control that money can have over individuals, particularly highlighting how it can lead to negative outcomes and emotions. The opening line "Money stole my lady" suggests that money can come between relationships, causing separation and heartbreak as people prioritize the pursuit of wealth over other important aspects of their lives. As the song continues, the chorus emphasizes the cyclical nature of these consequences, as individuals become "a little older," "a little colder," and "grow a little colder" as they continue to chase after money with no end in sight.


The second verse reveals a similar theme, with the line "Money buy you freedom" implying that money can create an illusion of freedom and opportunity, but in reality, it can lead to complacency and a lack of motivation (as seen in the following line, "Rules have a way of making me lazy"). The final line of this verse, "Fools have a way of making me crazy," adds to the sense of frustration and despair, suggesting that individuals who become obsessed with money and materialism are fools who ultimately drive themselves and those around them to madness.


Overall, "Money" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of allowing money to take over one's life, and the toll it can take on relationships, happiness, and well-being.


Line by Line Meaning

Money stole my lady
My relationship ended because of the impact of money


Fools have a way of making me crazy
I get easily agitated by foolish people


Money buy you freedom
Money can grant you freedom from certain obligations or restrictions


Rules have a way of making me lazy
I tend to become unproductive when having to follow strict rules


[Chorus: x2]
Repeating the following lines twice


So we grow a little older
We continue to age as time passes


With another tale to tell
We accumulate more life experiences that we can share with others


So we grow a little colder
We become less emotionally open as we age


Money make you feel unhappy
Having money does not necessarily equate to happiness


Fools have a way of making me crazy
Repeating the idea that foolish people irritate me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TOM EVANS

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@adrianneblues

Estos chicos eran grandes entre los grandes.... los amo

@AlienArt86

Great song with super vocal harmonies.

@davidpancerev9658

B-side to "Day after day" produced by Todd Rundgren. Unique!

@Alphawhiskey0714

Grande Badfinger

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Grande e inesquecível!

@barrynelson3967

Mom and dad had this on a 45 lol

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GREAT !

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Indicação do mestre Gastão do Kazagastão!!

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Fui vendo o vídeo dele e pausando pra ouvir esses hinos do rock.

@strougt

Fagner Porto eu fiz a mesma coisa!! Huahuahua

Que diferença faz ter boas indicações de alguém que entende do assunto!!

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