Money
Gladys Knight Lyrics


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Well
It don't bother, it don't bother me

Money is the root of all evil
(Evil is the root of most people)
Evil is the root of most people, yeah
(I don't know
Get good, get good)

Money is the key to Hollywood
Expensive cars and fancy homes
Out here on the Strip, everybody's hip
Nearly everybody stays strong

Everybody knew everything
Just as long as you got some bread
The ladies and the gents perk their compliments
And they work right on your head

(Money is the root of all evil)
Money, money, money, money, money
(Evil is the root of most people)
Evil is the root of most people
(I don't know
Get good, get good)

Money is the key to politics
And the ganster with the gun in his hand
People turning tricks just to get some kicks
And it's written all over the land

We all need a little money
It's so, so sad, but true
Prices are so high, costs too much to die
It's the last thing that we do

(Money is the root of all evil)
Money is the root of all evil
(Evil is the root of most people)
Evil is the root of most people, yeah
(I don't know
Get good, get good)

Sure don't bother me

Money is the root of all evil
Money is the root of all evil
(Evil is the root of most people)
Evil is the root of most people, yeah
(I don't know) I don't know
(Get good, get good)

You said it
I said

Money is the root of all evil
(Evil is the root of most people)
Evil is the root of most people




(I don't know
Get good, get good)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Gladys Knight & The Pips's song "Money" explore the theme of the role of money in modern society. The song portrays money as a powerful tool that allows people to achieve their dreams, but it also notes that money can be the reason for negative behaviors and outcomes as well. The first verse of the song asserts that money is the root of all evil, but then goes on to explain that people are the real culprits of bad behaviors, using money as a convenient scapegoat. The chorus repeats the phrase "Money is the root of all evil" but adds "evil is the root of most people," expressing the idea that people's tendency towards greed and selfishness are the real sources of trouble in the world.


The second verse of the song examines how money impacts Hollywood and politics. On the one hand, money is key to getting ahead in these industries, allowing people to buy expensive cars and fancy homes. On the other hand, it also highlights how the pursuit of money can lead to unsavory behavior, such as crime, prostitution, and corruption.


Overall, the song takes on a cynical view of money and its role in society, acknowledging the necessity of money in modern life but warning of its corrupting influence. The final line of the song, "Sure don't bother me," seems to suggest that while money may be a necessary evil, the singer is not particularly bothered by it.


Line by Line Meaning

Money is the root of all evil
Evil is the root of most people


Evil is the root of most people, yeah
I don't know, get good, get good


Money is the key to Hollywood
Money can make you famous and give you access to expensive things like cars and homes


Expensive cars and fancy homes
Money can buy you luxury items and properties


Out here on the Strip, everybody's hip
In places with flashy nightlife, everyone is aware of the power of money


Nearly everybody stays strong
People try to appear confident and successful, even if they don't have a lot of money


Everybody knew everything
If you have money, people will act like they know everything about you


Just as long as you got some bread
As long as you have money, people will pay attention to you


The ladies and the gents perk their compliments
People will flatter you to try and get your money


And they work right on your head
They'll try to convince you to spend your money on them


Money, money, money, money, money
Money is on everyone's mind


Money is the key to politics
Money can give you power and influence in politics


And the ganster with the gun in his hand
Criminals use money to arm themselves and commit crimes


People turning tricks just to get some kicks
Some people do dangerous or illegal things to get money


And it's written all over the land
The effects of money can be seen everywhere


We all need a little money
Money is necessary for survival and comfort


It's so, so sad, but true
The importance of money can be depressing


Prices are so high, costs too much to die
Even dying is expensive


It's the last thing that we do
We have to spend money even when we're dead


Sure don't bother me
The singer is unaffected by the power of money


You said it
Agreeing with the previous statement


Money is the root of all evil
Evil is the root of most people


Evil is the root of most people, yeah
I don't know, get good, get good




Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Eugene B. McDaniels

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