money power women
Ice-T Lyrics


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[Chorus x2]
"You gotta make the money first"
"Then when you get the money, you get the power"
"Then when you get the power, Then you get the woman"

[Ice-T]
The problem is you broke, You ain't got no car or job
You slow with youer hustle, You dress like a slob
Ladies ain't looking for no brothers like this
They want the dub-twisting ballers with the ice on their wrist
You gotta get your cash right to get in the game
Might have to pull a pistol, Flip some caine
Get out in them streets and hustle hard in the rain
Take your come up and reinvest to the game
"You gotta make the money first"
You need a lot to go far
What you think is rich, I just spent on a car
What you think is paid, I just blew on a watch
What you think is wealthy, I just dropped on a yacht
Flip the street cash and try to pick some stocks
Kick back in your pad and watch it roll like crops
But it really ain't that easy, Or we all would be rich
One mistake, You're broke, The come up's a bitch
Make the right moves and forget about sleep
Concentrate on the paper chase, Join the elite
Few dun got mad cash and money to spend
Money to straight blow and money to lend
And only then, You made it past stage one, My friend

[Chorus x2]

[Ice-T]
Now you got the money and the cash flow thick
But you really ain't nothing but a richer trick
Just because you're paid, you can still get thick
By your low life homies or skanless bitch
You gotta move it around, put it in the right hands
Maybe a judge, Make a PA your friend
Understand what really moves the world
Recognize what really moves these girls
Juice is more important than cash for real
Money you spend, But true power you feel
It ain't that easy to reach
Respect is about the hardest damn thing in the streets to get
Make your moves correct, Watch your crew
Watch your back, They watching you
Anybody round you has gotta be true
Or you never make it past stage two
Listen, when you get the real true power, You know
People will feel you, Wherever you go
And when you really max this game
You'll never have to say your name

[Chorus]

[Ice-T]
Now you got the power, It's on, My friend
Cuz the one thing women love is powerful men
The one thing women hate are brothers that bend
They act like they like 'em, But they only pretend
They wanna be with that man in the V.I.
They don't wanna stand in line
You outta your mind?
That other player's got cash, But no juice
Cuz the powerful men get to choose
From a multitude of women that be steppin in crews
Willing to do much more than before
Give you quick brains, It's insane
Just what the woman'll do just for you
Cuz if you got the power, Then they gets it too
If you rollin benz, Then they rollin too
If you livin phat, Then they ballin too
That sounds stupid to you, Not to me
They winning one move when it takes us three
Cars, Big houses, And shopping sprees
While most of us see the penitentiary





[Chorus x2]

Overall Meaning

Ice-T's song "Money Power Women" highlights the idea that money is power, power is attractive and that both are necessary to get the women you desire. The chorus repeats the idea that you need to make money, gain power, and then you'll get the women. In the verses, Ice-T explains that to make money, one has to hustle hard, investing in the game to make a way to the top. He also mentions how having a lot of money doesn't equate to true power, as respect is the most important thing in the streets, and that it's necessary to surround themselves with people who are honest and true. Once you have the power, you must be careful not to let it get to your head and to use it for good, making the right moves or else risking losing it all. Lastly, the song highlights the idea that women are attracted to powerful men and that having power in addition to money gives you an edge over other men.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta make the money first
In order to be successful, the first step is to have a significant flow of cash.


Then when you get the money, you get the power
Once you have the financial resources, you start gaining the authority to make things happen in your favor.


Then when you get the power, Then you get the woman
After you acquire the control over situations, you become an attractive companion for women.


The problem is you broke, You ain't got no car or job
The problem with being broke is that you are unemployed and have no resources to have access to conveniences such as your car.


You slow with your hustle, You dress like a slob
Being sluggish in your approach to making money and having a sense of style that lacks sophistication reduce your chances of impressing women.


Ladies ain't looking for no brothers like this
Women are not attracted to men who lack motivation and are not pursuing their passions to achieve financial success.


They want the dub-twisting ballers with the ice on their wrist
Women are attracted to flashy, wealthy men who have luxurious tastes and lavish their partners with expensive gifts.


You gotta get your cash right to get in the game
You must be wealthy to get into the social circle of successful people.


Might have to pull a pistol, Flip some caine
One may have to resort to illegal activities such as drug trafficking, and even violence in order to get rich.


Get out in them streets and hustle hard in the rain
One needs to be ready to work hard and endure harsh conditions to succeed in life.


Take your come up and reinvest to the game
Once you have made some money, you should invest it back into the business that made you rich in the first place.


You need a lot to go far
To achieve something significant in life, one needs substantial resources to make their mark.


What you think is rich, I just spent on a car
The author defines richness as a relative term and highlights the expenses of luxury cars as an example.


What you think is paid, I just blew on a watch
The author establishes extravagant purchases such as expensive watches as an ordinary indulgence for the rich and wealthy.


What you think is wealthy, I just dropped on a yacht
The author exemplifies how wealth is used for purchasing luxury items such as yachts which are the ultimate status symbol of the rich.


Flip the street cash and try to pick some stocks
The author suggests investing street money wisely to gain even more money by investing in stocks.


Kick back in your pad and watch it roll like crops
After investing wisely, enjoy your profits by watching them grow from the comfort of your own home.


But it really ain't that easy, Or we all would be rich
Acquiring wealth is challenging and requires dedication and hard work, otherwise, everyone would be rich.


One mistake, You're broke, The come up's a bitch
One wrong move in the business world could cause you to lose everything you have accumulated and set you back to square one.


Make the right moves and forget about sleep
To succeed, one needs to be vigilant and make the right decisions constantly, even if it means sacrificing sleep.


Concentrate on the paper chase, Join the elite
One should focus their attention on making money and joining the ranks of the ultra-wealthy elite.


Few dun got mad cash and money to spend
Only a few can attain insane wealth with limitless spending capabilities.


Money to straight blow and money to lend
Wealthy people have money to waste and the ability to loan it to others freely.


Now you got the money and the cash flow thick
After struggling to make money, now you have an inflow of cash.


But you really ain't nothing but a richer trick
Although you are rich, you are still facing the same problems as before and are susceptible to exploitation.


Just because you're paid, you can still get thick
Being paid does not guarantee a level of respect which can reduce your self-worth.


By your low life homies or skanless bitch
Your previous associates who had nothing to give may attempt to profit from your success and tarnish your reputation.


You gotta move it around, put it in the right hands
It is necessary to allocate funds wisely and exert caution when giving money to others.


Maybe a judge, Make a PA your friend
The author suggests that one should make friends with individuals who have power in the legal system to protect their interests in legal matters.


Understand what really moves the world
It is essential to comprehend how the world works and what drives individuals to succeed.


Recognize what really moves these girls
One needs to acknowledge and appeal to the desires that drive women's wants and needs.


Juice is more important than cash for real
Connections and influence hold greater value than money.


Money you spend, But true power you feel
One may buy material goods with money, but true power and influence bring a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment.


Respect is about the hardest damn thing in the streets to get
In the author's opinion, attaining respect in the streets is not an easy task.


People will feel you, Wherever you go
Once you gain respect and influence, people will take notice of you and give you the attention you deserve.


And when you really max this game
After achieving true power, influence, and wealth, one will experience the ultimate level of success.


You'll never have to say your name
Your reputation will precede you, and people will recognize you without having to introduce yourself.


Cuz the one thing women love is powerful men
Women are generally attracted to men with status, wealth, and power.


The one thing women hate are brothers that bend
Women dislike men who are easily malleable, compromising, or weak-willed.


They act like they like 'em, But they only pretend
Women may appear to like men who are weak and acquiescent, but it is a facade, and they are pretending to be interested.


They wanna be with that man in the V.I.
Women desire to be in the presence of wealthy, successful men and retain access to their luxurious lifestyle.


They don't wanna stand in line
Women are not willing to wait or be patient for anybody and want everything that comes with being in a relationship with a successful man immediately.


That other player's got cash, But no juice
Other men may have financial resources, but they lack the connections or power to influence individuals or events.


Cuz the powerful men get to choose
Successful men have the ability to choose their partners and have more options available to them.


From a multitude of women that be steppin in crews
Successful men are privileged to have groups of women competing for their attention and are usually surrounded by eager, attractive women.


Willing to do much more than before
Women are willing to compromise and do things they would not otherwise to keep their wealthy partner happy.


Give you quick brains, It's insane
Women are willing to offer their partners sexual favors or other desirable qualities without requiring a long-term commitment.


Just what the woman'll do just for you
The author emphasizes how women will do things for their partners that they would not do otherwise because of the men's status and financial success.


Cuz if you got the power, Then they gets it too
When men achieve success and influence, their partners also benefit from the same social status and financial rewards.


If you rolling benz, Then they rolling too
If a man is successful and can afford a luxurious lifestyle, his partners will also enjoy the same luxuries.


If you livin phat, Then they ballin too
Women who are in relationships with successful men enjoy the benefits of that lifestyle and become part of an elite social class.


That sounds stupid to you, Not to me
The author acknowledges that the perception of some people may differ from his attitude towards the importance of wealth and status.


They winning one move when it takes us three
Successful men can gain what takes others a lot of effort with ease.


Cars, Big houses, And shopping sprees
Luxuries such as cars, big houses, and extravagant shopping sprees are within the reach of wealthy individuals and their partners.


While most of us see the penitentiary
For most people, a life of crime is the only way to gain access to similar luxuries and a high social status.




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You gotta make the money first"
"Then when you get the money, you get the power"
"Then when you get the power, Then you get the woman"
The problem is you broke, You ain't got no car or job
You slow with youer hustle, You dress like a slob
Ladies ain't looking for no brothers like this
They want the dub-twisting ballers with the ice on their wrist
You gotta get your cash right to get in the game
Might have to pull a pistol, Flip some caine
Get out in them streets and hustle hard in the rain
Take your come up and reinvest to the game
"You gotta make the money first"
You need a lot to go far
What you think is rich, I just spent on a car
What you think is paid, I just blew on a watch
What you think is wealthy, I just dropped on a yacht
Flip the street cash and try to pick some stocks
Kick back in your pad and watch it roll like crops
But it really ain't that easy, Or we all would be rich
One mistake, You're broke, The come up's a bitch
Make the right moves and forget about sleep
concentrate on the paper chase, Join the elite
Few dun got mad cash and money to spend
Money to straight blow and money to lend
And only then, You made it past stage one, My friend
Now you got the money and the cash flow thick
But you really ain't nothing but a richer trick
Just because you're paid, you can still get thick
By your low life homies or skanless bitch
You gotta move it around, put it in the right hands
Maybe a judge, Make a PA your friend
Understand what really moves the world
Recognize what really moves these girls
Juice is more important than cash for real
Money you spend, But true power you feel
It ain't that easy to reach
Respect is about the hardest damn thing in the streets to get
Make your moves correct, Watch your crew
Watch your back, They watching you
Anybody round you has gotta be true
Or you never make it past stage two
Listen, when you get the real true power, You know
People will feel you, Wherever you go
And when you really max this game
You'll never have to say your name
Now you got the power, It's on, My friend
Cuz the one thing women love is powerful men
The one thing women hate are brothers that bend
They act like they like 'em, But they only pretend
They wanna be with that man in the V.I.
They don't wanna stand in line
You outta your mind?
That other player's got cash, But no juice
Cuz the powerful men get to choose
From a multitude of women that be steppin in crews
Willing to do much more than before
Give you quick brains, It's insane
Just what the woman'll do just for you
Cuz if you got the power, Then they gets it too
If you rollin benz, Then they rollin too
If you livin phat, Then they ballin too
That sounds stupid to you, Not to me
They winning one move when it takes us three
Cars, Big houses, And shopping sprees
While most of us see the penitentiary
Now you got the power, It's on, My friend
Cuz the one thing women love is powerful men
The one thing women hate are brothers that bend
They act like they like 'em, But they only pretend
They wanna be with that man in the V.I.
They don't wanna stand in line
You outta your mind?
That other player's got cash, But no juice
Cuz the powerful men get to choose
From a multitude of women that be steppin in crews
Willing to do much more than before
Give you quick brains, It's insane
Just what the woman'll do just for you
Cuz if you got the power, Then they gets it too
If you rollin benz, Then they rollin too
If you livin phat, Then they ballin too
That sounds stupid to you, Not to me
They winning one move when it takes us three
Cars, Big houses, And shopping sprees
While most of us see the penitentiary
Now you got the power, It's on, My friend
Cuz the one thing women love is powerful men
The one thing women hate are brothers that bend
They act like they like 'em, But they only pretend
They wanna be with that man in the V.I.
They don't wanna stand in line
You outta your mind?
That other player's got cash, But no juice
Cuz the powerful men get to choose
From a multitude of women that be steppin in crews
Willing to do much more than before
Give you quick brains, It's insane
Just what the woman'll do just for you
Cuz if you got the power, Then they gets it too
If you rollin benz, Then they rollin too
If you livin phat, Then they ballin too
That sounds stupid to you, Not to me
They winning one move when it takes us three
Cars, Big houses, And shopping sprees
While most of us see the penitentiary
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@vertigo8

Can't get enough of this.

@goldietheog

Made a video to this dope song

@EricAllenGriff

Ice-Tube Kickass. GTA in there?

@sharktheory0772

Good job 👍🏽.... real as hell

@markotb

Fuck man, back in the day I made a video to this too. GTA San Andras...filmed off the screen with a shitty webcam.

@Omega4z

years later, this song still goes hard, also i love how in 1:07 the video and beats sync up

@smoothforyou2

this song used to motivate me 2 get paid

@craigstrachan

Truer words ever been spoken .Make the money 1st ,then when you get the money you get the power ,when you get the power then you get the women .Need I say more ?

@stawmtroopa1968

Ice proving his invincibility in the story telling gangster rap. Best of his era at it for sure. If you know ice t from some sucker 80s movie called colors or from his soft hit from 1987 6 in the morning you dont have a clue. From the iceberg album in 89 to now hes hot shit on any night where the sounds go up and the reps flow hard. A master technician of the craft

@billybunt3716

^Straight up G take

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