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As tight and right as 'blue eyed soul' gets. Although the production values may seem dated to some, the clarity of the vocals carries this song across three decades.
"Rich Girl" is a song by Daryl Hall and John Oates. On March 26, 1977, it became their first (of six) number one singles on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The single originally appeared on the 1976 album Bigger Than Both of Us.
The song's lyrics are about a spoiled girl who can rely on her parents' money to do whatever she wants. The song was rumored to be about the then-scandalous newspaper heiress Patty Hearst. In fact, the title character in the song is based on a spoiled heir to a fast-food chain who was an ex-boyfriend of Daryl Hall's girlfriend, Sara Allen. "But you can't write, 'You're a rich boy' in a song, so I changed it to a girl," Hall told Rolling Stone.[1]
Several years later, Hall read an interview with David Berkowitz, the Son of Sam killer, in which Berkowitz claimed that "Rich Girl" had motivated him to murder (though interestingly, the song was not released until after the Son of Sam murders had already begun, casting doubts on that suggestion).[citation needed] Hall & Oates later reflected this disturbing fact in the lyrics of the song "Diddy Doo Wop (I Hear Voices)" on the album Voices.[1]
"Rich Girl" has been covered by Nina Simone on her 1978 LP Baltimore, by Australian R&B singer Selwyn on his 2002 CD Meant To Be, by Everclear on their 2008 cover compilation The Vegas Years, and by Me First and the Gimme Gimmes on their 2008 album Have Another Ball!. Rap group Young Gunz also sampled the song on their debut album Tough Luv. Hip hop group Down With Webster sampled the song in their 2009 hit "Rich Girl$."
Rich Girl
Daryl Hall & John Oates Lyrics
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'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl but it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
And don't you know, don't you know
That it's wrong to take what is given you
So far gone, on your own
You could get along if you try to be strong
But you'll never be strong 'cause
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
High and dry, out of the rain
It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain
And don't you know that a love can't grow
'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live
For the thrill of it all, oh
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
And you say
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
You're a rich girl, a rich girl
Oh, you're a rich, rich girl yeah
Say money, but it won't get you too far, oh
The lyrics to Daryl Hall's "Rich Girl" tell the story of a wealthy girl who relies on her father's money for everything. The song suggests that her wealth has made her spoiled and entitled, and that her material possessions won't bring her happiness or true love. The chorus repeats the phrase "you can rely on the old man's money," which is a direct reference to her dependency on her father's wealth. The song also explores the idea that this kind of materialism and wealth can be unfulfilling or even damaging to oneself and those around them.
The second verse highlights the challenges that come with trying to sustain a loving relationship when one partner has all the money and the other doesn't. The songwriter observes that it's difficult for love to grow when there's an imbalance of power or wealth. The final lines of the verse suggest that the thrill of material possessions and frivolous spending might be more important to the girl than finding true love or forming meaningful connections with others. Overall, the song suggests that being too focused on wealth and extravagance can have negative consequences in terms of one's own personal growth and relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
The girl is wealthy, yet her behavior has become excessive.
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
The girl believes her wealth negates any negative effects of her actions.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
It's a bitch girl but it's gone too far
The situation has become challenging and difficult to manage.
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
The girl believes her wealth negates any negative effects of her actions.
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Money isn't a cure-all for life's problems.
Get you too far
Money has its limits.
And don't you know, don't you know
The singer questions the morals and actions of the girl.
That it's wrong to take what is given you
Taking things for granted is ethically problematic.
So far gone, on your own
The girl has become too involved with her own excesses.
You could get along if you try to be strong
The girl could find a way to cope without relying on her father's wealth.
But you'll never be strong 'cause
The singer doubts the girl's ability to overcome her reliance on her father's wealth.
High and dry, out of the rain
The girl is sheltered from the consequences of her actions but is also missing out on important experiences in life.
It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain
The girl's wealth and privilege make it easy for her to overlook the feelings of others.
And don't you know that a love can't grow
True love requires more than just material possessions.
'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live
The girl is too focused on her own pleasure and not willing to give enough of herself to love someone else fully.
For the thrill of it all, oh
The girl values excitement and thrills over more substantial things in life.
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
The girl is wealthy, yet her behavior has become excessive.
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
The girl believes her wealth negates any negative effects of her actions.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
The situation has become challenging and difficult to manage.
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
The girl believes her wealth negates any negative effects of her actions.
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Money isn't a cure-all for life's problems.
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Money isn't a cure-all for life's problems.
Say money, but it won't get you too far
Money isn't a cure-all for life's problems.
Get you too far
Money has its limits.
And you say
The singer directs his attention to the girl.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
You can rely on the old man's money
The girl's financial security comes from her father's wealth.
You're a rich girl, a rich girl
The girl is wealthy.
Oh, you're a rich, rich girl yeah
The girl's wealth is emphasized.
Say money, but it won't get you too far, oh
Money isn't a cure-all for life's problems.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Daryl Hall
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You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl but it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
Don't you know, don't you know
That it's wrong to take what is given you
So far gone, on your own
You can get along if you try to be strong
But you'll never be strong 'cause
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
High and dry, out of the rain
It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain
And don't you know that a love can't grow
'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live
For the thrill of it all, oh
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Say money but it won't get you too far
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
And you say
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
You're a rich girl, a rich girl
Oh, you're a rich, rich girl yeah
Say money but it won't get you too far, oh
@kitrichardson5573
It’s easy to forget how great Hall’s voice truly was. It’s got a resonance to it that is unforgettable especially on these early songs
@jtodap56
I heard this groups songs so many times,always loved the sound !!!
@SB-mr2nk
he's not dead they're still touring
@tonnynguyen390
@@SB-mr2nk they never said he was dead?
@joshuadavidjenks
My daughter Luna sings this when she “feels rich” 🤑
@darrentylor5473
@@SB-mr2nk saw them at the PNE Vancouver BC...glad to have gotten to see them...
@clarinleigh1273
My mom said hall and oates was one of my dad's favorite groups. I just started listening to them. I love them!
@tavspop
Your dad had great taste.
@onpointrecovery
My dad the same #godspeed
@ariana4304
He had great taste!!! My dad was Addicted to heavy metal and rock 😅(which are actually also one of my favorite styles)