The song was released as a promotional single of Volume 2 on October 20, 2017, and was released to country radio as the album's first single on April 23, 2018.
"Millionaire" is a mid-tempo soul-influenced heartland rock and country rock ballad driven by acoustic guitar. Lyrically, the song is about "spare love" and appreciating relationship closeness over material wealth. Stapleton sings on the chorus accompanied by his wife and collaborator, Morgane.
The song is composed in the key of B-flat major with a slow tempo. It primarily follows the chord pattern B♭5-F5-E♭add9-B♭5-E♭add9-B♭5
Robert Crawford of Rolling Stone said the song "gets a swinging, Heartbreakers-worthy update by Stapleton and company," and considered Morgane's harmonies as "the song's secret weapon" which "trace her husband's melodies at every twist and turn." Ari Shapiro of NPR felt Stapleton's reading of "Millionaire" "has a laidback, Petty-esque jangle and, thanks to the Stapletons' cozy harmonizing throughout, a feeling of equanimity."
On December 4, 2017, Stapleton performed "Millionaire" on Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and on December 6 on The Ellen DeGeneres Show.
Millionaire
Chris Stapleton Lyrics
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Can't be bought and it can't be sold
I got love enough to spare
That makes me a millionaire
I got a woman with eyes that shine
Down deep as a diamond mine
She's my treasure so very rare
When we ride around, ride around this old town
In my beat-up car, with the windows down
People look at her and they look at me
And say "That boy is sure living in luxury"
Sweet luxury
Because love is more precious than gold
It can't be bought, no, never could be sold
I got love enough to share
That makes me a millionaire
When the kisses fall from everywhere
Life reaches on, millionaire
When my pocket's are empty and my cupboard is bare
I still feel like a millionaire
'Cause love is more precious than gold
It can't be bought, no, and it can't be sold
I got love enough to spare
That makes me a millionaire
In the song Millionaire by Chris Stapleton, the first verse opens with a statement that "Love is more precious than gold, can't be bought and it can't be sold." These lines are significant as they highlight the theme of the song, which is that love is the most valuable treasure in life. The phrase "I got love enough to spare, that makes me a millionaire" suggests that the singer is appreciative of love and recognizes its worth more than material things that can be bought with money.
The second verse describes the singer's romantic relationship with a woman, his treasure as she has eyes that shine down deep like a diamond mine. She is rare, valuable, and has made him a millionaire. The chorus repeats the phrase "I got love enough to share, that makes me a millionaire," emphasizing the point that true love is priceless and makes an individual feel rich beyond measure.
The final verse suggests that it is not only romantic love that makes someone a millionaire, but also love in general. The lyrics, "When the kisses fall from everywhere, life reaches on millionaire" highlights that love can come in various forms, such as the love from family or friends, and brings joy and fulfillment that money could never buy. In conclusion, the song Millionaire is about the value of love more than money, and how being in love - whether romantic or otherwise - is the ultimate source of wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
They say "Love is more precious than gold"
People believe that love is more valuable than money.
Can't be bought and it can't be sold
Love cannot be earned by purchasing it or sold in return for money.
I got love enough to spare
The singer has an abundance of love for others beyond what he needs for himself.
That makes me a millionaire
The love in his life makes the singer feel as wealthy as someone who has a million dollars.
I got a woman with eyes that shine
The singer is in love with a woman who has striking and radiant eyes.
Down deep as a diamond mine
The woman's eyes are deep and beautiful, like a precious gemstone mine.
She's my treasure so very rare
The singer considers his significant other to be an extremely valuable and rare person in his life.
She's made me a millionaire
The abundance of love he receives from his significant other makes him feel like a wealthy person.
When we ride around, ride around this old town
When the couple drives around their hometown together,
In my beat-up car, with the windows down
in the singer's outdated car with the windows open,
People look at her and they look at me
Others observe and compare the couple as they drive by.
And say "That boy is sure living in luxury"
People comment on how it seems as if the singer is living a luxurious life, despite his modest vehicle and other circumstances.
Sweet luxury
The happiness and contentment of the couple's love feels like a luxurious experience.
When the kisses fall from everywhere
Whenever they are together and showing affection through kisses all around,
Life reaches on, millionaire
The singer continues to feel like a wealthy person thanks to the love he experiences.
When my pocket's are empty and my cupboard is bare
Even in times of financial difficulty and scarcity of food,
I still feel like a millionaire
The singer's love life makes him feel like he has everything he could ever need, despite material shortcomings.
"Cause love is more precious than gold
Because love is more valuable than money,
It can't be bought, no, and it can't be sold
Love is not something that can be purchased or traded.
I got love enough to spare
The artist has enough love for both himself and others around him.
That makes me a millionaire
Feeling the richness of love in his life makes him feel like he has all the money in the world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KEVIN STEPHEN WELCH
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@ELAHtBaZiLe
They say "Love is more precious than gold"
Can't be bought and it can't be sold
I got love enough to spare
That makes me a millionaire
I got a woman with eyes that shine
Down deep as a diamond mine
She's my treasure so very rare
She's made me a millionaire
When we ride around, ride around this old town
In the beat-up car, with the windows down
People look at her and they look at me
And say "That boy is sure living in luxury"
Sweet luxury
'Cause love is more precious than gold
It can't be bought, no, never could be sold
I got love enough to share
That makes me a millionaire
When the kisses fall from everywhere
Life reaches on, millionaire
When the pocket's are empty and the cupboard is bare
I still feel like a millionaire
'Cause love is more precious than gold
It can't be bought, no, and it can't be sold
I got love enough to spare
That makes me a millionaire
@gabriels2859
Literally just yesterday I put in my two weeks' notice at a job where I was making great money, but I had to work 80 hours a week with only one (sometimes no) days off. No evenings, no weekends, and no holidays, but more money than I had ever made in my life. I took a personal day today to cool my head and get some sleep, since it didn't seem to matter anymore. Coming from a blue collar family in the Rust Belt, quitting any job makes me feel entitled, worthless and spoiled, and so I was walking around Walgreen's feeling like a lazy quitter when this song came on. Love IS something more precious than gold, and every day I work there is a day I will never have time for love or joy. Maybe I will never buy a beach house, but I will have time enough for the things that actually matter. Thanks, Chris. Sometimes it takes a poet to let you know you're on the right path.
@vanessablakeney1243
I 100 percent relate to this
@magnum4478
How is life going bro? 😁
@jamesshaw4954
sounds like my job driving a truck hauling freight to places so these ungratefull assholes can have there stuff I work 14 hours a day 2 weeks straight then get 34 hours off
@johnwilson6440
Happy is what you aim for mate it’s the best lesson my parents taught me 💪💪💪
@madameshadow5222
Work to live, don’t live to work.
You can’t get that time back and nobody counts their money on their deathbed.
Go find your right path.
I wish you all the best.
@MosiahWhite
When I was born, my grandfather said to my dad, "Son, you just made your first million dollars." He passed away from cancer when I was two and I never got to know him, but Mom says he asked to be buried with a picture of me on his heart. Love ya Papa. Trying to make you proud every day. I can cry for you, because inside, I still remember.
@sugashaner
This song already had me tearing up but this comment sent me over the top bawling my eyes out 😭
@sugashaner
@Chris Stapleton ❤️❤️one love Chris , keep making history
@dutchvanderlinde8474
My grandpa lost his son, which was his hunting buddy, best friend, etc. But I just lost my grandpa 2 years ago and he wanted to be cre-mated like his son. So he was, but holy goddamn. He hit me hard on the heart when he passed. But now, he gave most of his things to me, guns, cars, etc. which he gave me a 1931 Ford Model A. So grateful for all the things I have left of him.