Money Won't Change You
James Brown The Famous Flames Lyrics
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Done take your money, I don't care no more
I know you're happy, try to get along
Money won't change you
Money won't change you
Money won't change you
But time will take you on
If everybody had once been hurt
Then you know how it mean to be treated like dirt
Go ahead, baby, tell the world
That you're my woman and my only girl
Money won't change you
Money won't change you
I said, "Money won't change you
But time will take you on"
I [Incomprehensible] you're happy
[Incomprehensible] know you're happy
And now you're gone
Money won't change you
Money won't change you, mama
Money won't change you
I said, "Money won't change you
But time will take you on"
Lookie here, lookie here
Look here
I said, "One time, one time"
Oh, yeah, hold out, hold out
Hold out, hold it, slow it down, hold on
Get it, get it, get it, get it
Get it, get it, get it, get it
Get it, get it, get it, get it
Get it, get it
Get on up, get on up
Get on up, get on up
Come on, baby
Come on, baby
Everybody stand up
Everybody stand up
Raise your hands
Raise your hands
In James Brown's song Money Won, the lyrics tell the story of a breakup where the singer's lover left with their money. The singer seems to have moved on and is dismissive of the situation. He notes that money won't change the person who left him, but time will take them on. He suggests that it is more important to focus on moving forward and being happy than to dwell on the past.
The song also touches on the theme of being treated poorly and how it affects a person. The singer notes that if everyone had once been hurt, then they would know what it's like to be treated like dirt. He encourages his lover to proudly declare their relationship despite the hurt and the possibility of being hurt again.
Overall, Money Won is a song that emphasizes the importance of moving on from negative situations and focusing on the present and future.
Line by Line Meaning
Told me, darling, that you had to go
You said you had to leave me and go, dear.
Done take your money, I don't care no more
You took your money and left, and I don't care anymore.
I know you're happy, try to get along
I know you're happy, try to move on and carry on with your life.
Money won't change you
Having money won't change who you are as a person.
Money won't change you
Money cannot change the essential parts of who you are.
Money won't change you
Wealth cannot transform your core values and personality.
But time will take you on
Time will move forward and lead you on a new path.
If everybody had once been hurt
If everyone has experienced pain before.
Then you know how it mean to be treated like dirt
You understand how it feels to be treated poorly or unfairly.
Go ahead, baby, tell the world
You can proudly proclaim to the world...
That you're my woman and my only girl
...that you are my partner and significant other.
I [Incomprehensible] you're happy
I trust that you are happy.
[Incomprehensible] know you're happy
I am confident in your happiness.
And now you're gone
And now you have left my life.
Money won't change you
Despite having wealth, it won't change who you are.
Money won't change you, mama
Even with a significant amount of money, your true self remains the same.
Money won't change you
Material possessions cannot alter the essence of your being.
I said, "Money won't change you
I repeated before that wealth won't transform you.
But time will take you on"
Time will continue moving you forward, regardless.
I said, "One time, one time"
One time, I want to say something important
Oh, yeah, hold out, hold out
Keep holding on, don't give up just yet.
Hold out, hold it, slow it down, hold on
Hold on, take it slow, and don't give up.
Get it, get it, get it, get it
Promotes energetic, passionate action and pursuit.
Get on up, get on up
Encouragement to get up and dance or move.
Come on, baby
An invitation to do something or keep going.
Everybody stand up
Everyone should stand up now.
Raise your hands
Lift your hands up high.
Raise your hands
You should raise your hands up high.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES BROWN, NAT JONES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mick Flaire
This song popped into my head a few days ago when I was thinking about singing 'money' titled songs at karaoke.
I remember this from when I was a kid and I found this video and so I am going to sing it tonight, Mother's Day Sunday, May 14th, 2023.
It is 9:45 PM PDT in Sacramento California USA.
Vicki Payton
The Godfather of Soul will never be forgotten.
TheShabazzProduction
When James could do no wrong, he was making hit after after hit.
Huck Barry
No one got down like that but James Brown with those sayings!!
57dogsbody
This is the shit right here. This is one example of why JB matters and always will.
A.B.S Productions, LLC
When I was in middle school back around 2001 I used to play the trombone and I used to try and play the trombone parts to this song. He gets real nasty on that horn!
KrisJM1234
Money won't change you. Remember that folks, no matter how successful you get, it's not gonna make you an inherently good person!
willcat
Money Changed HIM. He became "A Greedy Man".
Capt Larry -
Wisdom of J.B. !
Jamey Bonaparte
My first James Brown record!!