Following a minor stroke at age 18, she gained a Sony publishing contract and penned hits for the likes of Chris Brown, Dutch X Factor winner Lisa Lois, and Miley Cyrus (the American number two hit "Party in the USA"). After building up an established online presence, she signed to Universal Records and began working with the likes of hitmaker Dr. Luke (Katy Perry, Kelly Clarkson), Atlanta rapper B.o.B, and R&B producer Labrinth on her debut album, Who You Are. In 2010, her first single, "Do It Like a Dude," originally written for Rihanna, reached number 25 in the U.K. charts and, following in the footsteps of Adele, Florence + the Machine, and Ellie Goulding, she was announced as the winner of the Critics Choice Award at the 2011 Brits. That same year, an appearance on Saturday Night Live coincided with her album being reissued in the U.S.
Following a tour that took in the U.K., Ireland, Australia, Malaysia, and her first show in North America, Jessie J became the first U.K. female solo artist to achieve six Top Ten singles from a single studio album. The success of the sixth single, "LaserLight," featuring David Guetta, was aided in no small part by her appearance as judge on the U.K. edition of The Voice. The hit show gave the singer a chance to display her talent for musical coaching, while building a rapport with fans both old and new on prime-time television. Also involved were Tom Jones and will.i.am, with whom Jessie J performed at Queen Elizabeth II's Diamond Jubilee Concert in June 2012, before heading back to the studio to work on the follow-up to Who You Are.
After finishing her second and final season of coaching on The Voice in 2013, J returned with the singles "Wild" and "It's My Party," which preceded her second album, Alive, that September. With a planned U.S.-only version of Alive featuring collaborations with Pharrell Williams eventually put aside, J instead focused on recording new material for what would become her third studio album, Sweet Talker. Including the likes of Diplo, the-Dream, and the aforementioned Pharrell, the album also saw her join forces with De La Soul and 2 Chainz, while Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj both featured on the lead single, "Bang Bang," which debuted at number one in the U.K. and became a Top Ten hit in the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Bulgaria. Sweet Talker arrived in October 2014, reaching the Top Ten in the U.S. and U.K. Taking a break from music, she joined the cast of judges on television singing competition The Voice Australia. She returned in 2017 with the singles "Real Deal" and "Queen," which later appeared on her fourth LP, R.O.S.E.
Price Tag
Jessie J Lyrics
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You ready?
Seems like everybody's got a price
I wonder how they sleep at night
When the sale comes first
And the truth comes second
Just stop for a minute and smile
Acting so damn mysterious
Got shades on your eyes
And your heels so high
That you can't even have a good time
Everybody look to their left
Everybody look to their right
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Okay
We need to take it back in time
When music made us all unite
And it wasn't low blows and video hoes
Am I the only the one getting tired?
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now?
Guarantee you we'll be feeling alright
Everybody look to their left (to their left)
Everybody look to their right (to their right)
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Yeah, yeah, well, keep the price tag (yeah)
And take the cash back
Just give me six strings (six strings)
And a half stack (half stack)
And you can, can keep the cars, leave me the garage
And all I, yes, all I need are keys and guitars
And guess what? In thirty seconds, I'm leaving to Mars
Yeah, we leaping across these undefeatable odds
It's like this man, you can't put a price on the life
We do this for the love, so we fight and sacrifice every night
So we ain't gon' stumble and fall, never
Waiting to see this in a sign of defeat, uh-uh
So we gon' keep everyone moving their feet
So bring back the beat, and then everyone sing
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag (hey, hey)
It's not about the money, money, money (we don't need it)
We don't need your money, money, money (no I don't, we don't need it)
We just wanna make the world dance (dance, dance your ass of)
Forget about the price tag (ah, ah)
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling (it ain't about)
Wanna make the world dance (yeah, yeah)
Forget about the price tag
Forget about the price tag
Yeah, yeah, ooh
Forget about the price tag
The song "Price Tag" by Jessie J is a commentary on the current state of society, where money determines people's worth and importance. The lyrics begin by questioning how people can sleep at night when they prioritize the sale over the truth. The chorus suggests that money is not important, and instead, what the world needs is more love and dancing. The second verse reminisces about a time when music brought people together, before it became dominated by materialism and sexuality.
The song's bridge declares that the value of life cannot be measured by money and that music is created for the love of it, not for financial gain. The outro emphasizes the central theme, encouraging listeners to forget about the price tag and focus on enjoying life.
In summary, "Price Tag" is a social commentary on the importance of money in modern society, emphasizing that what the world needs is more love and dancing.
Line by Line Meaning
Seems like everybody's got a price
Everyone seems to be focused on something they want and are willing to pay the price for it
I wonder how they sleep at night
The singer is curious how these people can live with themselves and their behavior
When the sale comes first
People put their desire for material things above everything else
And the truth comes second
Truth and honesty take a backseat to obtaining money or possessions
Just stop for a minute and smile
The singer encourages listeners to take a moment to enjoy life and not take everything so seriously
Why is everybody so serious?
The singer questions why people are so focused on money and material possessions
Acting so damn mysterious
People are trying to appear wealthy or successful by being secretive about their means
Got shades on your eyes
People are hiding their true selves or hiding behind material possessions
And your heels so high
People are dressing up and putting on a façade to impress others
That you can't even have a good time
People are too focused on appearing wealthy or successful, forgetting to actually enjoy life
It's not about the money, money, money
The singer emphasizes that life is not all about money and material possessions
We don't need your money, money, money
Money is not a requirement for happiness
We just wanna make the world dance
The singer wants to create a fun and positive environment for people to enjoy each other's company
Forget about the price tag
The singer wants people to focus on more important things than the cost of material possessions
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
The singer repeats that material possessions are not the main focus of life
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
The singer repeats that physical possessions are not important, placing more emphasis on relationships and experiences
Okay,
Attention grabber to give importance to what is being said next
We need to take it back in time
The singer wants to bring back the joy and unity of the past
When music made us all unite
Music was a force that brought people together in the past
And it wasn't low blows and video hoes
The music scene has changed, focusing more on negative and vulgar themes
Am I the only the one getting tired?
The singer is becoming exhausted by the focus on materialism and negativity in the music industry
Why is everybody so obsessed?
The singer is questioning why society is so focused on material possessions and wealth
Money can't buy us happiness
The singer believes that happiness can't be obtained through money or purchasing material goods
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now?
The singer is asking everyone to take a moment to enjoy the current moment and not focus on the future
Guarantee you we'll be feeling alright
The singer is confident that if everyone slows down and enjoys the moment, they will feel happy and content
Yeah, we're paying with love tonight
The singer is emphasizing that love and positivity can be currency instead of money
Keep the price tag (yeah) And take the cash back
The singer wants to keep the material possessions (price tags) but doesn't require the monetary value as payment
Just give me six strings (six strings) And a half stack (half stack)
The only things the singer needs to feel happy are their guitar and a small amplifier
And you can, can keep the cars, leave me the garage
The singer doesn't need material wealth or transportation, as long as they have space to play their guitar
And all I, yes, all I need are keys and guitars
The singer is emphasizing that material possessions aren't important to them, as long as they have their musical instruments
And guess what? In thirty seconds, I'm leaving to Mars
The singer is emphasizing that they are not concerned with obtaining wealth or physical possessions, and would rather explore the unknown universe
Yeah, we leaping across these undefeatable odds
The singer and their followers are ignoring the hardships and obstacles that come with prioritizing living without material possessions
It's like this man, you can't put a price on the life
The singer believes that life is priceless and cannot be valued through possessions
We do this for the love, so we fight and sacrifice every night
The singer emphasizes that they live their life for love and are willing to make sacrifices to continue this way of life
So we ain't gon' stumble and fall, never
The singer is determined to never waver in their pursuit of love and happiness, despite any struggles or roadblocks
Waiting to see this in a sign of defeat, uh-uh
The singer is not going to accept defeat in their journey for happiness and will keep pressing forward
So we gon' keep everyone moving their feet
The singer wants everyone to keep dancing and enjoying life with positivity and love as the driving force
So bring back the beat, and then everyone sing
The singer wants to bring back the fun and unity of music from the past, bringing people together once again
It's not about the money, money, money (we don't need it)
The singer repeats that money isn't necessary for happiness
No I don't, we don't need it
The singer is confident that money doesn't hold any value when it comes to love and happiness
We just wanna make the world dance (dance, dance your ass of)
The singer wants everyone to let go and enjoy themselves, letting their love and positivity radiate through dance
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Material possessions aren't important, love and happiness are the true currency
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
The singer is again emphasizing that physical possessions don't matter, and people should focus on love and happiness instead
Wanna make the world dance (yeah, yeah)
The singer wants to create an atmosphere of unity and love where everyone feels free to dance and let go
Forget about the price tag
The singer is trying to make people forget their focus on material possessions and instead focus on love and happiness
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., Jessica Cornish, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AntonellaDiMarco
LYRICS
Okay, Coconut Man
Moonhead and Pea
You ready?
Seems like everybody's got a price
I wonder how they sleep at night
When the sale comes first
And the truth comes second
Just stop for a minute and smile
Why is everybody so serious?
Acting so damn mysterious
Got shades on your eyes
And your heels so high
That you can't even have a good time
Everybody look to their left
Everybody look to their right
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Okay, we need to take it back in time
When music made us all unite
And it wasn't low blows and video hoes
Am I the only one getting tired?
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now?
Guarantee we'll be feeling alright
Everybody look to their left (to their left)
Everybody look to their right (to their right)
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Yeah, yeah, well
Keep the price tag and take the cash back
Just give me six strings (six strings)
And a half-stack (half stack)
And you can, can keep the cars
Leave me the garage
And all I, yes
All I need are keys and guitars
And guess what?
In thirty seconds, I'm leaving to Mars
Yeah, we leaping across these undefeatable odds
It's like this, man
You can't put a price on a life
We do this for the love
So we fight and sacrifice every night
So we ain't gon' stumble and fall, never, nah
Waiting to see this in the sign of defeat, uh-uh
So we gon' keep everyone moving their feet
So bring back the beat and then everyone sing
It's not about the money
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
(No, I don't, we don't need it)
We just wanna make the world dance
(Dance, dance your ass off)
Forget about the price tag (ah, ah)
Ain't about the, yeah-yeah, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, woo, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Forget about the price tag
@deadea5317
lyrics
Seems like everybody's got a price
I wonder how they sleep at night
When the sale comes first and the truth comes second
Just stop for a minute and smile
Why is everybody so serious?
Acting so damn mysterious
Got shades on your eyes
And your heels so high that you can't even have a good time
Everybody look to their left
Everybody look to their right
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Okay
We need to take it back in time
When music made us all unite
And it wasn't low blows and video hoes
Am I the only the one getting tired?
Why is everybody so obsessed?
Money can't buy us happiness
Can we all slow down and enjoy right now?
Guarantee we'll be feeling alright
Everybody look to their left (to their left)
Everybody look to their right (to their right)
Can you feel that? Yeah
We're paying with love tonight
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Yeah, yeah, well, keep the price tag and take the cash back
Just give me six strings (six strings) and a half-stack (half stack)
And you can, can keep the cars, leave me the garage
And all I, yes, all I need are keys and guitars
And guess what? In thirty seconds, I'm leaving to Mars (Mars)
Yeah, we leaping across these undefeatable odds (odds)
It's like this, man, you can't put a price on a life (na-ah)
We do this for the love, so we fight and sacrifice every night
So we ain't gon' stumble and fall, never (nah)
Waiting to see this in the sign of defeat, uh-uh
So we gon' keep everyone moving their feet
So bring back the beat and then everyone sing
It's not about the money, money, money
We don't need your money, money, money
We just wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching, cha-ching
Ain't about the, yeah, ba-bling, ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance
Forget about the price tag (hey, hey)
It's not about the money, money, money (we don't need it)
We don't need your money, money, money (no, no)
(We don't need it) we just wanna make the world dance (dance)
Forget about the price tag (dance, dance, dance)
Ain't about the, uh, cha-ching cha-ching
Ain't about the (it ain't about), yeah, ba-bling ba-bling
Wanna make the world dance (yeah, yeah)
Forget about the price tag (forget about the price tag)
Yeah, yeah (ahh)
Ooh, ooh, ooh (ahh)
Forget about the price tag, yeah (ahh, ahh)
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