Money Money
Faithless Lyrics


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Money, money, money, money
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil

You work for a man and you get no pay
Brother don't do nothing wrong
Don't beg the one inflating you
When Jah will come, it's you all alone

Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil

Some steal it, some kill for it
Some do iniquity for it
It makes friends, it break friends
Judas betrayed Christ for it

Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil

Hey yeah, money, money, yeah

Some steal it, some kill for it
Some do iniquity for it
It makes friends, it break friends
Judas betrayed Christ for it

Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil

We can't live without it
We got to buy food to eat
It's good and it's bad
And yet we can't live without it

Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil




Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil

Overall Meaning

The song "Money Money" by Faithless is a commentary on the good and bad aspects of money. The chorus repeats that money is the root of all evil, both in terms of what it makes people do and how it affects relationships. The verses give examples of how people often act in ways they wouldn't otherwise in order to obtain, keep, or get rid of money. The lyrics mention stealing, killing, and doing iniquity as things people will do for money, and friendship and betrayal as two outcomes of money.


The song also acknowledges that money is a necessity in life, and that people can't live without it. The idea that money is both good and bad is emphasized, with the lyrics saying "It's good and it's bad / And yet we can't live without it." The verses suggest that some people are forced to work without being paid, and that the pursuit of money can cause people to lose sight of what's important in life. The overall message is that while money can be helpful, it can also be dangerous and lead people to do bad things.


Line by Line Meaning

Money, money, money, money
Money is mentioned repetitively to emphasize its significance


Is the root of all evil
Money is the source of all immorality, depravity, greed, and malfeasance


Money, money, money, people
Money and people are conceptually tied to each other to underscore the corrupting influence of money on human relationships


You work for a man and you get no pay
Slavery, indentureship, forced labor and exploitation are inextricably linked to the evil that ensues from the pursuit of money


Brother don't do nothing wrong
Criminal activities for the sake of money are not encouraged


Don't beg the one inflating you
Don't blindly follow people who lure you with the promise of easy money


When Jah will come, it's you all alone
You are ultimately responsible for how you make and use money


Some steal it, some kill for it
Money can lead people to commit heinous crimes and unethical acts


Some do iniquity for it
Some people commit injustices, deceitful actions, and immoral deeds to make money


It makes friends, it break friends
Money can bring people together and tear them apart depending on how it's distributed and used


Judas betrayed Christ for it
Judas Iscariot betrayed Jesus Christ for money, which exemplifies how money can corrupt one's values and actions


We can't live without it
Money is a crucial part of modern life, as we depend on it to buy essential goods and services


We got to buy food to eat
Money is a basic means of survival in our society


It's good and it's bad
Money can bring about positive and negative effects depending on how it's employed


Money, money, money, tell you
Money is being discussed further to emphasize the central theme of this song




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Comments from YouTube:

Lee CovidiO

Maxi bas sam u komi kad se sjetim da si otisao...al srce ti se moje vraca svaki dan..apsolutno nisi zaboravljen..moje srce uz tebe je uz ove ritmove💚R.I.P.🕊🕊🕊

Captiv8

Kicks in perfectly @ 4:20... what an epic tune, brings back so many memories, I love it.. if you’ve taken the time to listen to this track and read this comment your obviously a legend .. peace 🙌🏻

Manuel Lobato

Good vibes dude, I love how music can make us feel such strong emotions

Aikta Chris

This song deserves a billion views

Lee CovidiO

@Manuel Lobato 💚🕊☮️

Lee CovidiO

🕊💚☮️

John Joe

What a beautiful tune! How it does not have more hits is beyond me.

Saul Clarke

I loved this album

Saul Clarke

Bring my family back is good

Saul Clarke

Yellow man lyric too

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