Satisfied
George And Charles Lyrics


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SATISFIED MIND
(Red Hayes - Jack Rhodes)
« © '54 Fort Knox Music, BMI / Trio Music, BMI »

How many times have you heard someone say
If I had his money I could do things my way
But little they know that's so hard to find
One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind
Once I was waiting in fortune and fame
Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in life's game
But suddenly it happened I lost every dime
But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold
The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
When my life's ended and my time has run out
My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there's no doubt




But one thing for certain when it comes my time
I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind

Overall Meaning

The song "Satisfied Mind" by Red Hayes and Jack Rhodes, as sang by George And Charles, is a reflection of the true meaning behind being content in life. The song rebukes the assertion that money buys happiness, with the opening lines questioning the validity of the claim, "How many times have you heard someone say, If I had his money I could do things my way, But little they know that's so hard to find, One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind". It highlights that it is rare for a rich person to have a satisfied mind, indicating that wealth is not the panacea of happiness.


The singer goes ahead to explain how he had everything he wished for in life, but he lost it all in a brief moment. However, he remains richer, thanks to his satisfied mind. The song emphasizes the value of life's simple things that money cannot buy, such as friends and love. It touches on the fact that being "wealthiest person" is temporal, as one can be a "pauper at times" when compared to a man with a satisfied mind. In conclusion, the song stresses the importance of having a satisfied mind, as it is one of the few things that we can have control over.


Line by Line Meaning

How many times have you heard someone say
You've probably heard people brag about what they'd do if they had money.


If I had his money I could do things my way
They think that if they were rich, they could do anything they wanted.


But little they know that's so hard to find
What they don't realize is that money can't buy happiness.


One rich man in ten with a satisfied mind
Only one out of every ten wealthy people is truly happy.


Once I was waiting in fortune and fame
I used to think that money and success would bring me happiness.


Everything that I dreamed of to get a start in life's game
I had everything I wanted to start my life.


But suddenly it happened I lost every dime
But then I lost everything I had.


But I'm richer by far with a satisfied mind
However, I still feel rich because I have a happy life.


Money can't buy back your youth when you're old
Money can't reverse the aging process.


Or a friend when you're lonely or a love that's grown cold
It also can't replace the love and companionship of friends or a partner.


The wealthiest person is a pauper at times
Even the richest people can feel unhappy and unfulfilled at times.


Compared to the man with a satisfied mind
In contrast, someone who is happy and content with their life has true wealth.


When my life's ended and my time has run out
When I die, I will leave behind my loved ones.


My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there's no doubt
I won't be able to take anything with me when I go.


But one thing for certain when it comes my time
But I know that I will die with a sense of fulfillment and happiness.


I'll leave this old world with a satisfied mind
In the end, that's all that really matters.




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