Sin City
Kanye West Presents G.O.O.D. Music Lyrics
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If you've got some money to burn
Take it home right away, you've got three years to pay
But Satan is waiting his turn
This old earthquake's gonna leave me in the poorhouse
On the 31st floor a gold plated door
Won't keep out the lord's burnin' rain
A friend came around, tried to clean up this town
His ideas made some people mad
He trusted his crowd, so he spoke right out loud
And they lost the best friend they had
* Refrain
In Kanye West Presents G.O.O.D. Music's Sin City, the lyrics are a critique of the dangers of excess and indulgence in Las Vegas, which is often referred to as "Sin City". The song warns that the town is filled with sin and that it can consume visitors with false promises of quick money, but that in the end, Satan will come to collect what is owed. The first set of lyrics describes the alluring yet treacherous nature of Sin City, where gambling and luxury can quickly lead to financial ruin. The singer of the song warns the listener not to be lured by the false promises of wealth and to be aware of the price they may have to pay.
Line by Line Meaning
This old towns filled with sin, it'll swallow you in
This place is teeming with immoral and corrupt behavior that can easily lure you in and consume your soul
If you've got some money to burn
If you're financially well off
Take it home right away, you've got three years to pay
Make your purchase now and pay over the course of the next three years
But Satan is waiting his turn
However, evil is always waiting to take its turn and strike
This old earthquake's gonna leave me in the poorhouse
This natural disaster will leave me destitute and bankrupt
It seems like this whole town's insane
The entire town seems to be mentally unstable
On the 31st floor a gold plated door
There's a fancy and expensive entrance on the 31st story
Won't keep out the lord's burnin' rain
But that luxurious door won't protect from divine retribution
A friend came around, tried to clean up this town
A well-intentioned friend arrived and aimed to rid the town of its immoral practices
His ideas made some people mad
However, his suggestions angered certain individuals
He trusted his crowd, so he spoke right out loud
He believed in the support of his fellow townspeople, so he spoke his mind aloud
And they lost the best friend they had
Unfortunately, that trust was misplaced and they lost a valuable ally and friend
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HILLMAN, GRAM PARSONS
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