More Than Money
Eleven Thirty Lyrics
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And how he spends his cash
On penthouse parties
Filled with pantyhose
Wondered why he always didn't mind
Working over time
Oh! He was never mine
I don't want your money
Don't need your fancy car
You thought I may be tempted
Like all the others are
I'll write it in a letter
To get it through to you
It takes more than money you fool
Bragging how he travels 'round the world
Without his main girl
And tag booties that were hanging 'round
Flashing more money everyday
Your boy knew how to play
But now I'm here to say
When I get to see you I'll be glad
To dump you and your cash
And leave you hanging with your pantyhose
Buying more buddies everyday
You'll learn the hard way
It takes more than money
More than money
More than money to have me
The song 'More Than Money' by Eleven Thirty seems to be about a woman who is in a relationship with a man who is spending a lot of money on extravagant penthouse parties and travels around the world without his girlfriend. She expresses her dissatisfaction with him spending his money on things that do not matter to her and the fact that he is not truly in love with her. She does not want his money or fancy car, because she is not tempted by material things like other people are. She wants him to understand that she needs more than just money to be with him, and if he cannot give her love and attention, he is a fool. She plans to end the relationship when the time comes and leave him with his pantyhose and buddies.
Overall, the song appears to criticize materialism and superficiality in relationships. The woman is looking for love and connection with her partner, rather than just money and glamorous parties. She realizes that these things do not matter in the long run and that true love and commitment are more important.
Line by Line Meaning
Girlfriend came and told me 'bout my man
The singer's friend informed her about the actions of her partner.
And how he spends his cash
The partner is spending a lot of money.
On penthouse parties
The partner is using his money to organize lavish parties.
Filled with pantyhose
The parties are attended by women wearing pantyhose.
Wondered why he always didn't mind
The singer was curious why the partner was never reluctant to work overtime.
Working over time
The partner works extra hours.
Oh! He was never mine
The singer realizes that the partner was never truly hers.
I don't want your money
The singer is not interested in the partner's wealth.
Don't need your fancy car
The singer does not care about the partner's luxurious car.
You thought I may be tempted
The partner believed that the singer would be swayed by his wealth and possessions.
Like all the others are
The singer believes that others have been tempted by the partner's wealth.
I'll write it in a letter
The singer plans to communicate her feelings in writing.
To get it through to you
The singer hopes to make the partner understand her perspective.
It takes more than money you fool
The singer believes that true love and companionship cannot be bought with money.
Bragging how he travels 'round the world
The partner boasts about his travels to different countries.
Without his main girl
The partner travels without the singer.
And tag booties that were hanging 'round
The partner interacts with other women while traveling.
Flashing more money everyday
The partner uses his wealth to impress others continuously.
Your boy knew how to play
The partner was skilled in attracting others with his wealth.
But now I'm here to say
The singer is expressing herself directly to the partner after learning the truth.
When I get to see you I'll be glad
The singer is looking forward to seeing the partner.
To dump you and your cash
The singer plans to end the relationship and leave the partner's wealth behind.
And leave you hanging with your pantyhose
The singer will leave the partner alone with his extravagant parties and the women who attend them.
Buying more buddies everyday
The partner is using his money to make more friends.
You'll learn the hard way
The singer believes that the partner will eventually realize that money cannot buy true companionship.
It takes more than money
The singer reiterates that true love cannot be bought.
More than money
The singer repeats the previous line for emphasis.
More than money to have me
The singer's love cannot be won with money alone.
Contributed by Muhammad B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.