Sugar Daddy
Corey Smith Lyrics
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You got no gas in your tank
Wish you could move but you can’t
There’s no running on empty, no
But girl I got what ya need
It ain’t no college degree
I’ll be yo sugar daddy
Oh its takes money to make money
If you can’t get it now ya probably never will
You know that big game hunters and they’s preying honey
Your either running scared or your aiming to kill
They call me a criminal, It’s only political
Yet if your pockets are full, you can pay off the law here
Just like on capitol hill, write a check, block the bill
We want to keep what we steal, yeah that, s me crying freedom
Oh its takes money to make money
If you can’t get it now ya probably never will
You know that big game hunters and they’s preying honey
Your either running scared or your aiming to kill
Your one of us or your one of them
Who’s side are you on
You’re either right or you’re wrong
Com’on get in the car
Ba da da da
Ba da da da
Ba da da da da da
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da
Oh its takes money to make money
If you can’t get it now you probably never will
You know that big game hunters and there’s preying honey
Well heres your shot I hope you aint been killed
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da d
Corey Smith's song Sugar Daddy is a commentary on the financial struggle and desperation of young women and the wealthy older men who prey on them. The first verse sets up the idea that the singer's love interest is financially struggling and unable to make a change in her situation. The chorus then introduces the singer as a solution to her problems, offering to be her sugar daddy and provide financial stability in exchange for her affection.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's perspective and the corrupt nature of wealth and power. The line "They call me a criminal, it's only political" suggests that the singer has used his wealth to manipulate the system and potentially engage in illegal activities without consequences. He also alludes to the idea that money can buy freedom and control the law, offering a bleak portrayal of the morally corrupt and insidious nature of wealth accumulation and its effects on society.
The bridge continues the theme of power dynamics and the idea that one must choose a side or be left behind. It suggests that it's a dog-eat-dog world of "big game hunters" and that individuals must either be hunters or prey. The repetition of "Ba da da da" in the outro reinforces the idea that the system may seem glamorous and rewarding but in reality, it is hollow and lacking in substance. The song overall provides a commentary on the corruption and exploitation of wealth and power, and the desperation of those without it.
Line by Line Meaning
You got no cash in the bank
You do not have any money in the bank account
You got no gas in your tank
Your car does not have fuel
Wish you could move but you can’t
You want to go somewhere but you are not able to
There’s no running on empty, no
You cannot keep going without some kind of support
But girl I got what ya need
I have what you need
It ain’t no college degree
What I have to offer is not a college education
Come on and work it for me
Do what I ask and I will give you what you need
I’ll be yo sugar daddy
I will be your financial supporter
Oh its takes money to make money
You need to spend money to make more money
If you can’t get it now ya probably never will
If you cannot get money at this moment, you might not be able to get it ever
You know that big game hunters and they’s preying honey
There are wealthy people who manipulate and prey on others for their own gain
Your either running scared or your aiming to kill
Either you are fearful and running away, or you are determined to exploit and harm others
They call me a criminal, It’s only political
Others may label me as a criminal, but it is only due to politics and power dynamics
Yet if your pockets are full, you can pay off the law here
If you have enough money, you can bribe the law and avoid consequences
Just like on capitol hill, write a check, block the bill
Similar to politics, money can buy influence and prevent action being taken
We want to keep what we steal, yeah that, s me crying freedom
Some people want to keep what they have stolen, and they believe it is a form of freedom
Your one of us or your one of them
You are either part of the group or not
Who’s side are you on
Whose interests are you supporting
You’re either right or you’re wrong
There are only two possibilities: you are either correct or incorrect
Com’on get in the car
Get in the car and follow me
Oh its takes money to make money
You need to spend money to make more money
If you can’t get it now you probably never will
If you cannot get money at this moment, you might not be able to get it ever
You know that big game hunters and there’s preying honey
There are wealthy people who manipulate and prey on others for their own gain
Well heres your shot I hope you aint been killed
This is your opportunity, I hope you have not missed your chance
Ba da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da da d
This is a refrain and has no discernible meaning
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