Money Don't Lie
Flash and the Pan Lyrics


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You don′t have to worry
You don't have to hide
You don′t have to play the part of living like a saint
There's no need to try
You don't need the face on
The make-up and all
You don′t have to slum it with the people in the street
You don′t have to crawl

It doesn't matter how you try to dress it up
You′re a solitary man
That's all you′ll ever be, with all the friends you buy
And all the punch you got don't change a single thing
You′ll never understand

It's shining in your face
It's dripping from your hand
Money don′t lie
Money don′t lie
Money don't stab you in the back and say I love you baby
Money don′t try
Money don't lie

You came up the hard way
You had to get wise
You didn′t find it easy living cold out in the streets
You had to survive
You got with the action
And learned all the names
And then you paid off all the people who deliver
The keys to the game

It doesn't matter how you try to dress it up
You′re a solitary man
That's all you'll ever be, with all the friends you buy
And all the punch you got don′t change a single thing
You′ll never understand

It's shining in your face
It′s dripping from your hand
Money don't lie
Money don′t lie
Money don't stab you in the back and say I love you baby
Money don′t try
Money don't lie
Money don't lie
Money don′t lie
Money don′t lie
Money don't lie
Money don′t lie
Money don't lie
Money don′t put a dagger in your heart and say I love you baby
Money don't try
Money don′t lie
Money don't lie
Money don't stab you in the back and say I love you baby
Money don′t try
Money don′t lie




Money don't lie
Money don′t lie

Overall Meaning

In the song "Money Don't Lie," Flash and the Pan are sending a message to those who are obsessed with money and materialism. The lyrics suggest that money cannot change who a person really is and no matter how much money one has, they will still be a solitary individual. The song speaks to the idea that money cannot buy happiness or love even though it may seem like it can. Throughout the song, the lyrics emphasize the idea that money doesn't lie, it can't pretend to be something it's not, and it can't betray or manipulate like people can.


The lyrics begin by stating that one doesn't have to hide or pretend to be someone else, they can just be themselves. The song then goes on to talk about how money can't change a person's true self and no matter how hard someone tries to dress it up, they will always be a solitary person. The lyrics suggest that even though someone may have a lot of friends and power, it doesn't change who they truly are. The chorus then emphasizes the idea that money can't lie, it can't pretend to love, and it can't stab someone in the back. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus and reinforces the idea that money cannot substitute for true love and happiness.


Line by Line Meaning

You don’t have to worry
You do not need to feel anxious or concerned about anything.


You don't have to hide
You do not need to conceal anything about yourself.


You don’t have to play the part of living like a saint
You do not need to pretend to be morally superior or perfect.


There's no need to try
There is no need for effort as everything can be achieved easily.


You don't need the face on / The make-up and all
You do not need to put on a fake persona or wear any disguises.


You don’t have to slum it with the people in the street / You don’t have to crawl
You do not need to lower yourself or act subservient to anyone.


It doesn't matter how you try to dress it up / You're a solitary man
No matter how you try to present or portray yourself, you are always alone.


That's all you'll ever be, with all the friends you buy
Despite buying friends or companionship, you still remain alone.


And all the punch you got don't change a single thing / You'll never understand
Your wealth or power cannot change the fact that you will never truly understand the value of true human connection or love.


It's shining in your face / It's dripping from your hand / Money don’t lie
Your wealth is evident and cannot be hidden or denied, and it is a clear reflection of your value as a person.


Money don't stab you in the back and say I love you baby / Money don't try / Money don't lie
Money is a neutral entity that does not pretend to have emotions or try to deceive you, it merely represents your material worth and nothing more.


You came up the hard way / You had to get wise
You had a difficult past and had to become shrewd and cunning to overcome it.


You didn’t find it easy living cold out in the streets / You had to survive
Living on the streets was a harsh experience but you had to persevere to survive.


You got with the action / And learned all the names
You were able to become involved in the lucrative business and learn all the relevant information and details.


And then you paid off all the people who deliver / The keys to the game
Youwere able to bribe or pay off those in power who held the knowledge or keys to success in the industry.




Writer(s): George Redburn Young, Johannes Henderikus Jacob Vandenberg

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