In 2012, Charli XCX rose to prominence with the Icona Pop collaboration "I Love It", which became an international success, reaching top 10 in North America and Europe. Her debut studio album, True Romance (2013), was released that year to critical acclaim, despite not meeting commercial expectations. In 2014, she contributed the chorus and hook to "Fancy" by rapper Iggy Azalea, which finished the year as one of the best-selling singles worldwide and was nominated for two Grammy Awards. The same year, Charli XCX released "Boom Clap", which became her first solo top-ten single on the Billboard Hot 100. Her second studio album, the pop/rock-influenced Sucker, was released at the end of the year, and spawned the successful singles "Break the Rules" and "Doing It".
In 2015, Charli XCX began working with producers and artists in A. G. Cook's British collective PC Music, as well as producer Sophie. While working on her third album, she released the Vroom Vroom EP in 2016 and the mixtapes Number 1 Angel and Pop 2 in 2017, as well as a series of singles including the BPI-certified "After the Afterparty", "Boys", and "1999". In 2019, Charli XCX released her third studio album, Charli, which was followed by her fourth studio album, How I'm Feeling Now, which she recorded and released during the UK's first national lockdown in 2020. Charli's latest addition to her discography is CRASH, released on 18 March 2022, including the singles Good Ones and New Shapes.
In addition to her solo work, Charli XCX has co-written songs for other artists including Camila Cabello, Rita Ora, Selena Gomez, and many more.
Dirty Sexy Money
Charli XCX Lyrics
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I want you bad, want you bad, want you bad
Saw you in the moonlight
Think you lookin' fine, want you bad
Got me good, never turn back (ooh)
I make you mine, make you mine, make you mine
Coming for the taking, promise you are wearing the crown
Number one, spin your head around
Whoo, tell me what you want and I can do it to you
I'm a million dollars, make your wishes come true
Calling out you're, calling out, calling out you're
You never seen a girl like this before
If you wanna pu-pu-pu-pu-put it on me
You're not gonna ge-ge-ge-ge-get it for free
Come on spend that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
If you wanna do-do-do-do-do it freaky
24/7, no-no-no-no-no sleep
Come on put that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Put your skin on my skin, on my skin
Love it when we touchin', love it when we fuckin', my love
Make you high in a heartbeat, yeah
Whoo, tell me what you want and I can do it to you
I'm a million dollars, make your wishes come true
Calling out you're, calling out, calling out you're
You never seen a girl like this before
If you wanna pu-pu-pu-pu-put it on me
You're not gonna ge-ge-ge-ge-get it for free
Come on spend that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
If you wanna do-do-do-do-do it freaky
24/7, no-no-no-no-no sleep
Come on put that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Clap, clap, clap, clap
Go on move your body
Clap, clap, clap, clap
Baby move your body
Clap, clap, clap, clap
You ain't gotta fight it
Clap, clap, clap, clap
What you need, I got it
Louis shoes, cop boots, top down, you
Diamond juice, all I see is you, right now, you
All I want is you, you
Tunnel vision, you, you
All I need is you, I'ma bet it on you (you)
If you wanna pu-pu-pu-pu-put it on me
You're not gonna ge-ge-ge-ge-get it for free
Come on spend that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
If you wanna do-do-do-do-do it freaky
24/7, no-no-no-no-no sleep
Come on put that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Charli XCX's song "Money" is a seductive and captivating masterpiece that expresses her desire for a wealthy and lavish lifestyle. The singer expresses their desire for someone they find attractive and will stop at nothing to make them theirs. They are willing to give this person anything they want, to take them to the top and make them the ruler of their lives. Charli's tone is playful and flirtatious, with her voice flowing smoothly over the track. The lyrics are repetitive, with the chorus being caught in your head once you've listened to it. She emphasizes the lyrics of the chorus by using repetition, which makes them more memorable.
The song starts with the singer expressing their desire for the person they like. They saw them in the moonlight and think they are looking fine. They are saying that this person has caught their attention, and they want them badly. The second verse emphasizes the idea that the singer is worth a million dollars and can make their crush's wishes come true. The singer wants to make it clear to their crush that they have never seen a girl like them before. It is said to hype up the attraction level and to let their crush know they are special.
The song then flows into the chorus, which emphasizes the fact that nothing comes for free. If you want to put it on the singer, you better have something to offer, no freebies. The bridge emphasizes the time spent together, the movement of bodies, implying intimacy, leading into the final chorus, which implies that the singer bets everything on the person, making them their future.
Overall, the song is catchy, flirtatious, and seductive, with the message of wanting a rich and lavish lifestyle.
Line by Line Meaning
Woah, wooh
Opening sound effect
I want you bad, want you bad, want you bad
Expressing a strong desire for the person being addressed
Saw you in the moonlight
Recalling a particular moment of seeing the person under specific lighting conditions
Think you lookin' fine, want you bad
Finding the person attractive and desiring them strongly
Got me good, never turn back (ooh)
Feeling captivated by the person and committed to pursuing them
I make you mine, make you mine, make you mine
Expressing the intention of taking possession of the person being addressed
Coming for the taking, promise you are wearing the crown
Asserting that the person being addressed will be a prize to be won
Number one, spin your head around
Implying that the person being addressed will become infatuated with the singer
Whoo, tell me what you want and I can do it to you
Offering to fulfill the desires of the person being addressed
I'm a million dollars, make your wishes come true
Boasting of the singer's value and ability to provide satisfaction
Calling out you're, calling out, calling out you're
Addressing the person being spoken to
You never seen a girl like this before
Bragging about the uniqueness of the singer
If you wanna pu-pu-pu-pu-put it on me
Explaining that the person will have to take action to win the singer's affection
You're not gonna ge-ge-ge-ge-get it for free
Indicating that the person must offer something of value in return for the singer's affection
Come on spend that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
Suggesting that the person must be willing to make a financial investment to earn the singer's attention
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Encouraging the person to take action to pursue the singer
If you wanna do-do-do-do-do it freaky
Hinting at a desire for unconventional sexual experiences
24/7, no-no-no-no-no sleep
Expressing a willingness to engage in sexual activity around the clock
Come on put that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
Reiterating the requirement for the person to make a financial investment to attract the singer
Put your skin on my skin, on my skin
Describing intimacy through physical contact
Love it when we touchin', love it when we fuckin', my love
Celebrating the pleasure of physical intimacy with the person being addressed
Make you high in a heartbeat, yeah
Suggesting that engaging in sexual activity with the singer will be a thrilling experience
Clap, clap, clap, clap
Sound effect accompanying the next few lines
Go on move your body
Encouraging the person to dance
Baby move your body
Repeating the encouragement to dance
You ain't gotta fight it
Assuring the person that there is no need to resist the singer's allure
What you need, I got it
Asserting the singer's ability to satisfy the person's wants and needs
Louis shoes, cop boots, top down, you
Listing fashionable footwear and open-top cars as symbols of wealth and status
Diamond juice, all I see is you, right now, you
Imagining the person as the only focus of the singer's attention and desire
All I want is you, you
Expressing a singular desire for the person being addressed
Tunnel vision, you, you
Describing a state of obsession with the person being addressed
All I need is you, I'ma bet it on you (you)
Risky declaration of intention to dedicate everything for the satisfaction of the person being addressed
If you wanna pu-pu-pu-pu-put it on me
Reiterating the requirement for the person to actively pursue the singer's affection
You're not gonna ge-ge-ge-ge-get it for free
Emphasizing that the singer must receive something of value in exchange for their affection
Come on spend that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
Reiterating the requirement for financial investment to attract the singer
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Encouraging the person to take active steps to pursue the singer
If you wanna do-do-do-do-do it freaky
Repeating the hint at unconventional sexual desires
24/7, no-no-no-no-no sleep
Repeating the willingness to engage in sexual activity around the clock
Come on put that dirty sexy money on me, on me, on me
Reiterating the requirement for financial investment to attract the singer
You got to pull up, pull up, pull up, pull up
Reiterating the encouragement for the person to take active steps to pursue the singer
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Alexander Guy Cook, Charlotte Emma Aitchison, David Pierre Guetta, Giorgio Tuinfort, Karim Kharbouch, Nick Van De Wall, Noonie Bao
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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WHAAAAAAAATTT??????????????
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@lttlemonster483
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@clipsxcx
Almost 5 years later and this song still slaps!! I hope we get more David Guetta & Charli XCX songs in the near future ๐
@jasonlelong3959
J adore trop Charlie XCX elle est vraiment super canon ses parรดle est une sincรฉriter absolue et David Guetta est le meilleure dj du monde entierje vote pour toi au prochain NRJ du meilleuredj de l annรฉe 2024 je t aime beaucoup mon amie โคโคโคโค
@joostjorge9294
This Song needs to get more attention
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