Loving Pauper
John Holt Lyrics


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I'm not in a position to maintain you,
The way that you're accustomed to,
Can't take you out to fancy places,
Like other fellows that I know can do,
I'm only able to romance you,
& make you tingle with delight,
Financially, I'm a pauper,
But when it comes to lovin I'm alright.
Alright alright

Don't show me what you're friends are wearing,
I really don't want to see,
Don't tell me what your friends are buying, girl
'Cause money doesn't grow on trees.
I got so many patches on my clothes, girl
A hole in the bottom of shoe
Financially, I'm a pauper,
But when it comes to lovin I'm alright.
Alright alright

You do really think I can buy you girl,
Or drive you in a GT car,
If you're hungry, girl, I can't feed you,
For my money, girl, you won't get far,
Tell me about the things that excite you,
That makes you tingle with delight,
Tell me where to hold & touch you,




So you got to tell me, I'm alright.
Alright alright

Overall Meaning

The song "Loving Pauper" by John Holt is about the limitations of his financial situation in a relationship. He states that he is unable to maintain his partner in the way that she is accustomed to, as he cannot take her out to fancy places or buy her expensive things. Despite this, he expresses that he is capable of loving her in a way that satisfies her emotionally, and even brings her delight. Holt understands that he cannot compete with other men who have more money, but he asserts that he can provide a kind of love that goes beyond material possessions.


The lyrics convey the idea that love and money are not interchangeable. While wealth may be desirable, it cannot fulfill the deeper needs and desires of the heart. Holt shows that he acknowledges his financial struggles but refuses to let them define the relationship. He asks his partner to communicate with him about her needs and desires so that he can provide what he can to make her happy. Moreover, he reassures her that his love and affection are not dependent on his material wealth and that he can make her feel loved and cared for regardless.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm not in a position to maintain you,
I am unable to provide for you as others can, financially.


The way that you're accustomed to,
I am not capable of matching your standards of living.


Can't take you out to fancy places,
I cannot afford to bring you to high-end establishments.


Like other fellows that I know can do,
I see other men who are able to provide more for you.


I'm only able to romance you,
The only thing I can offer you is love.


& make you tingle with delight,
I aim to please you in every way possible, except financially.


Financially, I'm a pauper,
My monetary value is very low.


But when it comes to lovin I'm alright.
Despite my lack of financial means, I am still able to express and provide love.


Don't show me what you're friends are wearing,
I do not wish to see the clothes your friends are wearing or the leisure they enjoy.


I really don't want to see,
It does not interest me or change my feelings towards you.


Don't tell me what your friends are buying, girl
I am not interested in what material possessions your companions have.


'Cause money doesn't grow on trees.
It is not realistic for me to continuously provide for you financially.


I got so many patches on my clothes, girl
My clothing has holes and is in poor condition.


A hole in the bottom of shoe
My shoes also have a hole, indicating my poor financial status.


You do really think I can buy you girl,
It is unrealistic for me to be able to pander to your financial desires.


Or drive you in a GT car,
I cannot provide luxurious transportation for you.


If you're hungry, girl, I can't feed you,
When it comes to hunger, I cannot provide for you.


For my money, girl, you won't get far,
My monetary value will not take us far in life.


Tell me about the things that excite you,
I want to know what pleases you.


That makes you tingle with delight,
I want to know what makes you happy and fulfilled.


Tell me where to hold & touch you,
I want to know where and how you prefer to be physically affectionate with.


So you got to tell me, I'm alright.
Please communicate your needs and desires to me so that I can meet them, because when it comes to love I am still able to provide.


Alright alright
Despite my financial situation, I will still love and cherish you to the best of my abilities.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: GREGORY ANTHONY ISAACS

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AzucaNegra16

sweet tunes always come from Freddie

Its Duke

these are the kind of music,that makes you feel like all is alright.yessir

joy findley

The words are so true, a musical legend Mr. McGregor, nuff love and continued success and blessings.

3J`s

One of the sweetest of Tunes ❤️❤️❤️

wenwen

Still in 2021….I love this song! ♥️♥️♥️

Domita Bayness

I Love This SONG The TRUTH And Nothing But The TRUTH.🙏🏽🌹♥️♥️🌹🙏🏽

Lou EC

Oh my god !! This is it ! Not the original but my favourite version

dante

I thought it's original

Lou EC

@dante it's a cover of original that was recorded by Dobby Dobson... Someone will correct me if I'm wrong...☺️

Kashif Hewitt

Listening to this in 2021 and gives me loving memory of someone who's kind of songs this is

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