She is married to Matthew Cowles (1983 - present) with 2 daughters, Lily (b. 1987) and Isabel (b. 1984).
Money Money Money
Christine Baranski Lyrics
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To pay the bills I have to pay
Ain't it sad
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That's too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
A man like that is hard to find but I can't get him off my mind
Ain't it sad
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn't fancy me
That's too bad
So I must leave, I'll have to go
To Las Vegas or Monaco
And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the same...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
It's a rich man's world
The lyrics of "Money Money Money" by ABBA tell the story of a working-class woman who is tired of struggling to make ends meet. The lyrics speak about her desire to have a wealthy man so she can stop working and live the life of luxury that she dreams of. In the first verse, she talks about working all night and all day just to be able to pay her bills, and how she never has any money left for herself. She then dreams of a life where she doesn't have to work at all, and can just have fun.
The chorus speaks to the stark contrast between the "rich man's world" and the struggles of the working class, as the lyrics suggest that money is always "funny" and "sunny" for those who already have it. The singer imagines all the things that she could do if she had just a little bit of money, and laments that it's a "rich man's world." In the final verse, the woman decides to leave her life behind and go to Las Vegas or Monaco in hopes of winning a fortune in order to change her life.
Overall, "Money Money Money" is a commentary on the social and economic inequality that is present in modern society. It highlights the frustrations and struggles of the working class, while also speaking to the fantasy of living a life of leisure and luxury that many people dream of. The song's catchy tune and relatable lyrics have made it a classic of the ABBA catalog and a favorite of fans around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I work all night, I work all day, To pay the bills I have to pay Ain't it sad
I am constantly working to pay my bills, which is unfortunate.
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me That's too bad
I never seem to have money left over for myself, which is regrettable.
In my dreams I have a plan If I got me a wealthy man I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...
I dream of finding a rich man so that I can quit working and enjoy myself.
Money, money, money Must be funny In the rich man's world Money, money, money Always sunny In the rich man's world Aha-ahaaa All the things I could do If I had a little money It's a rich man's world
Having money seems like a great time, something I would love to experience in the rich man's world.
A man like that is hard to find but I can't get him off my mind Ain't it sad
Finding a wealthy man is difficult, but I can't stop thinking about the possibility.
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn't fancy me That's too bad
If a rich man were available, he likely wouldn't be interested in me, which is unfortunate.
So I must leave, I'll have to go To Las Vegas or Monaco And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the same...
I need to find a way to get rich, perhaps through gambling at Las Vegas or Monaco, to radically change my life.
It's a rich man's world
Ultimately, having money is what it's all about in this rich man's world.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, INGRID BJORNOV, NIKLAS STROMSTEDT, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
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