Keep Your Money
Empire Cast Lyrics

Beggars can't be choosers, huh?
You cannot be highly selective when you don't have much or anything at all.

Dollar, dollar bill ya'll
Money is the main focus for everyone.

Everybody lookin' for somethin'
Everyone is searching for something, and for most people, that something is money.

Can make you wanna kill, ya'll
Money can lead people to do crazy and harmful things to get it.

You can't get somethin' for nothin'
You have to put in effort or resources to obtain anything, including money.

Work hard and play even harder
One must put in a lot of effort, including at work, before enjoying the pleasures of life to the fullest.

Gotta save up all my nickels and quarters
I must save every penny I can to accumulate enough money.

Can't ask you for a handout
I can't expect to receive any money without earning it or exchanging it for something of value.

It's time to be a man now
It's time to take responsibility for my actions and decisions like an adult.

I don't need it, you can keep your money
I am not interested in accepting money from you.

I don't want it if you gonna throw it up in my face
I won't accept money from you if you plan on being rude or arrogant about it.

I'm still leavin', you can keep your money
I'm not changing my mind about rejecting your money.

Because you ain't worth the time
I don't want to waste my energy dealing with your negative or disrespectful behavior.

Can't let it go to waste
I don't want to reject the money outright because I still realize its value.

(Money) makes the world go 'round
The world currently revolves around the role of money in it.

(M-m-money) makes the world go 'round
The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of money worldwide.

I'm hungry and you got me goin' (give me my money!)
I'm desperate for money, so please give me what I need to keep going forward.

Temporary lay off
I'm currently out of work or facing an uncertain future with my employment.

Guess that all the good times are over
I'm feeling glum about my current situation and don't see a light at the end of the tunnel.

When will it ever pay off?
I'm beginning to question whether it's worth it to continue chasing money or if there's an end in sight.

I guess I didn't know when to fold em'
I made a mistake and continued to pursue money despite knowing that it may lead to my own downfall.

Work long, so I can play all the time
The idea of working hard is to gain the ability to enjoy leisure activities and time with family and friends more frequently.

Gotta save up all my nickels and dimes
Every penny counts, so I need to accumulate as much money as possible.

I'm hungry and you got me goin' (give me my money!)
The repetition of this line shows that the need for money is consuming the character's thoughts and actions.

I'm hungry and you got me goin' (give me my money!)
The desperation for money has grown to become an urgent need.