Dirt
D.M.O Lyrics


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Folks been diggin' into the ground
Won't be stoppin' until it's found
They might dig all the way to China
That would be just fine
You understand what I'm sayin'
They don't want to work
They're hopin' and a prayin' for
Pay dirt

Folks are goin' to the rivers
And siftin' in the sand
All they've been findin'
Is the lids of tin cans
Of course it doesn't stop 'em
There's big bucks sellin' junk
Then turn around and buy it
For more than it's worth
They gamble and they riot
Pay dirt, pay dirt, pay dirt pay dirt

Big beans, oh, luscious greens
Make the days of being a slave
And they toss away, they scrimp and save
Make poverty a short occur
All I need is pay dirt, pay dirt, get boys

Big beans, oh, luscious greens
Make the days of being a slave
And they toss away, they scrimp and save
Make poverty a short occur
All I need is pay dirt, pay dirt

Well, I heard tell that some folks
Won't fall in love
Unless the one they's courtin'
Got more than enough
Well, nothin' gets the heart a goin'
Faster than a wad of dough
Unless it's the price of
A tease and a flirt
And promises of fistfuls




Pay dirt, pay dirt
Pay dirt

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to D.M.O's song "Dirt" are a commentary on the lengths to which people will go in their pursuit of material wealth. The first verse describes people digging into the ground in search of valuable minerals or precious metals, with the ultimate goal of striking it rich. The lyrics suggest that some people are so desperate for quick and easy money that they are willing to engage in risky and fruitless endeavors, like digging all the way to China in hopes of finding something valuable.


The second verse shifts to the image of people searching for treasure along riverbanks or other locations where gold might be found. However, their efforts are largely in vain as all they find is junk which does not deter them. Despite not finding much of value, some people still engage in such activities because of the potential high returns. The refrain is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the importance of finding β€œpay dirt,” or wealth, and how it can change someone's life for the better.


The song speaks to the theme of the American Dream and how it can be all-encompassing, with people risking everything to find wealth or financial security. It also explores the societal forces that drive people to pursue individual wealth at the expense of the common good.


Line by Line Meaning

Folks been diggin' into the ground
People have been digging into the ground


Won't be stoppin' until it's found
They won't stop until they find what they are looking for


They might dig all the way to China
They could potentially dig all the way through the earth to China


That would be just fine
They would be content with finding what they are searching for


You understand what I'm sayin'
Do you comprehend my message?


They don't want to work
They do not desire to put in effort


They're hopin' and a prayin' for
They are relying on wishes and divine intervention for


Pay dirt
Success in their search


Folks are goin' to the rivers
People are heading to rivers


And siftin' in the sand
And sifting through sand


All they've been findin'
All that they have discovered


Is the lids of tin cans
Are the covers of metal containers


Of course it doesn't stop 'em
This doesn't deter them


There's big bucks sellin' junk
There's a lot of money in selling useless items


Then turn around and buy it
They then purchase these items


For more than it's worth
For a higher price than they are actually valued


They gamble and they riot
They take risks and cause chaos


Pay dirt, pay dirt, pay dirt pay dirt
They are hoping for success in their search and are chanting it repeatedly


Big beans, oh, luscious greens
Referring to expensive and delicious food


Make the days of being a slave
It can transform a life of poverty and hardship


And they toss away, they scrimp and save
They throw away and save money


Make poverty a short occur
It can make poverty a temporary occurrence


All I need is pay dirt, pay dirt, get boys
All they require is success in their search and they encourage others to join them


Well, I heard tell that some folks
I have heard that some people


Won't fall in love
Will not fall in love


Unless the one they's courtin'
Unless the person they are pursuing


Got more than enough
Has excess wealth or resources


Well, nothin' gets the heart a goin'
Nothing excites the heart


Faster than a wad of dough
More than having a lot of money


Unless it's the price of
Except for when it is the cost of


A tease and a flirt
Flirting and seduction


And promises of fistfuls
And assurances of large sums of money


Pay dirt, pay dirt
They desire success and chant it repeatedly


Pay dirt
They want to find success in their search




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. D. LANG

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