Money Honey
Bay City Lyrics
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Can make you turn your head now
Money, Money, Money
Can get you into bed now
Money, Money, Money
Can't give more than you get now
Snide like a fox, yeah, just to see what you could get
And Money Honey, get you breakfast in bed
Hey, Money Honey, oh, you drive me out my head
Livin', livin', livin'
Like a princess with a frown
Givin', gicin', givin'
I can't afford the crown
Money, Money, Money Honey
Hey, girl, come on, don't bring me down
Money Honey, you ain't got no respect
Snide like a fox, yeah, just to see what you could get
And Money Honey, get you breakfast in bed
Hey, Money Honey, oh, you drive me out my head
Money, Money, Money
Must it buy a way to get now
Money, Money, Money
Without it how far would I get now
Money, Money, Money Honey
Without it you'd be losin' my respect now
The Bay City Rollers' song "Money Honey" is a commentary on the corrupting influence of money in relationships. The lyrics suggest that money can make people lose their sense of morality and respect for others. The repetition of "Money, Money, Money" in the chorus underscores the idea that money is all-consuming and can lead people astray.
The first verse of the song suggests that money can be used to manipulate others in a sexual context, with the line "Money, Money, Money/Can get you into bed now." The second verse explores the idea that money can make people feel entitled to better treatment than they may deserve, with the reference to "Livin', livin', livin'/Like a princess with a frown" and "I can't afford the crown."
The chorus repeats the idea that money cannot buy everything, and that it cannot buy respect or a sense of morality. The lines "Money Honey, you ain't got no respect" and "Money Honey, oh, you drive me out my head" suggest that the singer is frustrated with someone who values money above all else.
Overall, "Money Honey" is a cautionary tale about the corrupting influence of money in relationships. It suggests that money can make people lose their sense of morality and respect for others, and that it is important to value these things above material wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Money, Money, Money
Money, the universal currency
Can make you turn your head now
Money has the power to turn one's attention
Can get you into bed now
Money can be alluring and seductive
Can't give more than you get now
You can't expect to receive more than what you have invested
Money Honey, you ain't got no respect
Addressing a person who is disrespectful and only values money
Snide like a fox, yeah, just to see what you could get
This person is cunning and manipulative, using their wealth to their advantage
And Money Honey, get you breakfast in bed
Implying that money can buy anything, even love and affection
Hey, Money Honey, oh, you drive me out my head
The negative effects of being obsessed with money
Livin', livin', livin'
Living life to the fullest
Like a princess with a frown
Possessing great wealth but not being content
Givin', gicin', givin'
Giving everything one has
I can't afford the crown
Being unable to afford a luxurious lifestyle
Hey, girl, come on, don't bring me down
Money should not define a relationship or one's self-worth
Must it buy a way to get now
The belief that money can buy anything or everything
Without it how far would I get now
Money is necessary to accomplish some things in life
Without it you'd be losin' my respect now
Without respect for others and oneself, wealth means nothing
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ERIC FAULKNER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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wow we danced it all night long in 1976
Fiddly Phuk
One of the few goods songs on the radio in the mid 70s. That and Sweets ballroom blitz. Most the time they just ran F'n Barry Manilow into the ground.
David Carpenter
Barry Manilow was good!
Mike Ivey
Killer Track. Gotta admit thought they were a joke when they came out. I was mistaken and not too proud to admit it.
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Tony Prado
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Lawrence Njawe
Sizzling Hot number. ...
Damien Luxford
Haven't heard this since 76
mlongpre100
the landlord rang my front doorbell
I let it ring for a long long spell
Gary Kerns
I think I would, too!