As Long As The Price Is Right
Dr Feelgood Lyrics
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Looking for a good time
Wanna see the town
Cos I'm the man
If money talks
I wanna hear it sing
If you got the readies Then I'll swing
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
If you got no bread you're as good as dead
Back room card game
Ace in the hole
There's big money rockin'
And I bet my soul
I've seen the movie
And I've read the book
And I don't need
No second look
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
If you got no loot then you just can't shoot
If you got no loot then you just can't shoot
Looking for a good time
Hotel queen
Took her up to your room The boys go green
She ask you for a hand
With the zip on her dress
And you say 'Oui babe'
Cos that's french for yes
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
As long as the price is right
Well if you got no cash then I gotta dash
If you got no cash then I gotta dash
If you got no cash then I gotta dash
The lyrics to Dr Feelgood's "As Long As the Price is Right" tell the story of a man who is seeking out a good time in the city. He says he is "the man" and is looking for money to swing. The theme throughout the song is that everything has a price and as long as the price is right, he will do whatever it takes to have a good time.
The verses mention a back room card game with high stakes, a hotel queen, and the importance of money to be able to do anything. The chorus emphasizes the idea that without money, you basically can't do anything in life. The final line of the song, "If you got no cash then I gotta dash" reiterates this point.
Overall, the message of the song is about the value of money and how it can determine what experiences people are able to have. The lyrics are straightforward and the bluesy rock music adds to the gritty, working-class attitude of the band.
Line by Line Meaning
Looking for a good time
I am searching for an enjoyable experience.
Wanna see the town
I want to explore the city.
Cos I'm the man
I believe I am an important and influential figure.
If money talks
If money can have persuasive power.
I wanna hear it sing
I want to witness the persuasive power of money in action.
If you got the readies
If you have the money.
Then I'll swing
I will enjoy the experience with you.
As long as the price is right
I will participate only if the compensation is sufficient.
If you got no bread you're as good as dead
Without any money, you are virtually useless.
Back room card game
An unlawful and possibly unethical gambling activity held out of view and secrecy.
Ace in the hole
A hidden advantage, typically used for blackmail or persuasion.
There's big money rockin'
There is a potential for substantial financial gain.
And I bet my soul
I am willing to risk everything of value to achieve success.
I've seen the movie
I am well-versed in the ways of the world, including deceit and persuasion.
And I've read the book
I am knowledgeable and experienced.
And I don't need
I do not require any additional assistance.
No second look
I do not need to review or reflect on previous information.
If you got no loot then you just can't shoot
Without money, you cannot achieve success or make progress.
Looking for a good time
I am still searching for an enjoyable experience.
Hotel queen
A woman who may be interested in monetary compensation or gifts for her services.
Took her up to your room
Moved to a private location for further interaction.
The boys go green
My male associates become jealous or envious.
She ask you for a hand
She requests your assistance.
With the zip on her dress
Specifically, she requires help with fastening her clothing.
And you say 'Oui babe'
You agree to assist her, using a French word for 'yes.'
If you got no cash then I gotta dash
If you cannot provide monetary compensation, I must leave the situation.
Contributed by Anna D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@andrewguttry6886
Back in November 1989 my band, The Guv'nors, opened for the Feelgoods in Exeter. Sharing the same stage with my heroes, and getting to meet Lee, was a real high for me. I'm 67 now and don't gig anymore, but those are cherished memories.
@sappert4939
Dr Feelgood will be at Alfold Rock and blues festival in July. A fantastic small festival in Surrey. I am definitely going along. It's got some other legends too :)
@Anuskasv0
Such a smooth groove...
@blade0954
classic feelgood one of the greatest b sides ever,luv it
@luistrevas2483
Grande banda , bom som , boa onda . Estamos ligados para sempre e as razões são óbvias e reportam-se á década de 70 !!!
@grahamhale6047
At their best !!
@Tomo678
My fav Feelgood! 5*
@elkinsinboxinc
This should be the theme for The Price Is Right game show.
@jamesmcdowall3315
Dr feelgood brill band
@couchslouch13
originally recorded by Larry Wallis / Pink Fairies in 1982 'Previously Unreleased'