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Horace Andy is a legendary roots reggae singer, notable for such tracks as Government Land, You Are My Angel and Skylarking.
Born Horace Hinds on 19 February 1951 in Kingston, Jamaica, he made his earliest recordings in the late 1960s. Known for his distinctive falsetto vocal style, he sung on many classic production for reggae producers, including Phil Pratt, King Tubby and Prince Jammy. He is a devout Rastafari and, like many reggae singers, much of his material deals with themes of religion and social justice.
Andy found a new generation of fans in the 1990s, thanks to his work with trip hop pioneers Massive Attack. He continues to record new music, with an album called Living in the Flood released in 1999 on Massive Attack's Melankolic record label.
Money Is the Root of All Evil
Horace Andy Lyrics
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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
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
In the song "Money Is the Root of All Evil," Horace Andy expresses his views on the role of money in society. He repeats the phrase "money, money, money" throughout the lyrics, emphasizing the importance of money in our lives. The lyrics suggest that money can lead people to do unethical things such as stealing, killing, and betraying, as Judas did in the Bible. The song highlights the negative impact of money, as it can cause conflicts and break friendships.
The lyric "you work for a man and you get no pay" highlights the issue of exploitation in the workplace. Horace Andy suggests that people should not allow themselves to be exploited in order to receive money. He reminds listeners that one should not beg or rely on someone who is inflating them, implying that one should not depend on wealthy people to provide for them. Instead, he suggests that people should work for their own money and take responsibility for their own lives. He acknowledges that though money is necessary for survivalβ "we can't live without it, we got to buy food to eat"β it is important to be mindful of its impact and uses.
Line by Line Meaning
Money, money, money, money
The repetitive usage of the word "money" emphasizes its importance and prevalence in society.
Is the root of all evil
Money can be the cause of immoral and harmful actions, relationships, and situations.
Money, money, money, people
Human beings are often the ones responsible for the negative consequences of money.
You work for a man and you get no pay
Exploitation of workers is unjust and harmful.
Brother don't do nothing wrong
People should avoid immoral or illegal actions, even if the incentive of money is present.
Don't beg the one inflating you
People should not be too dependent on those who have more money or power.
When Jah will come, it's you all alone
In the end, individuals will be held accountable for their actions, regardless of any monetary gains.
Some steal it, some kill for it
Money can incite greed, desperation, and violence, leading some people to commit immoral or criminal acts.
Some do iniquity for it
Money can influence people to behave in unjust, unethical, or sinful ways.
It makes friends, it break friends
Money can have positive or negative effects on friendships and relationships, such as depending on financial support or betraying someone for monetary gain.
Judas betrayed Christ for it
The biblical story of Judas betraying Jesus for money exemplifies how the love of money can lead people astray from what is morally right.
We can't live without it
In the current world, money is a fundamental necessity for basic human needs.
We got to buy food to eat
Food, a basic human need, is a commodity that must be bought with money.
It's good and it's bad
Money is not inherently good or bad, but it has the potential to cause both positive and negative outcomes, depending on how it is used.
Money, money, money, tell you
The repetition of the word "money" suggests that the singer strongly believes in the message that money is the root of all evil.
Is the root of all evil
Money is viewed as a major driver of immoral and harmful actions, relationships, and situations.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDY, TOMLINSON
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Reggae45s
Money may be the root of all evil, but I'll be happy as long as I can listen to this bassline for free.
Vanguard521
Awesome song, and a fantastic horn line!
88hakusho
Amazing vocal work. Excellent song recommend this to your friends.
Ricardo ValΓ©rio
the most socially conscious and truthful song that I've heard so far
sam smith
The rhythm connects to my soul
TheTiEncore
True words. conscious use of money is the key
CarlCarlson
That's not possible both on a psychological and sociological level.
rog23dodge
Just saw him perform this live
just Me
love this song, discovered Horace via massive attack
Phillip Keane
I discovered this via DJ Surgeon