Millionaire
Kelis Andre 3000 Lyrics

I said, her from the city So her got to be witty, witty She said, him from the country So him got to be funky, funky
The man and the woman from different backgrounds think the other is expected to be witty and funky respectively due to their respective places of origin.

Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like the only one I, I, I, I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think, think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning, but I still ain't see the sun Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
The singer feels disconnected and invisible despite being wealthy. They have been up early but have yet to see the sun. The repeated 'oh oh' may indicate a sense of repetition or lack of change in their life despite their wealth.

Papa, I'm a millionaire, but Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Papa, I'm a millionaire, but I ain't moving in the right direction Something ain't right, I know I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich oh I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich, mmmm
The singer is aware that material wealth does not equate to happiness. They also acknowledge that they cannot be truly rich until those around them are wealthy too. The mention of Saks Fifth Ave. not selling affection could indicate a sense of emotional emptiness.

Where there is cheese there are rats Where ever there are rats there are cats Where ever there are cats there are dogs If you got the dogs, you got bitches Bitches always out to put their paws on your riches If you got riches, you got glitches If you got glitches in your life computer, turn it off And then reboot it, now you back on Can't just put the cap on the old bottle Once you pop it, that will spoil it Go on and drink it and enjoy it, uh Mama, I'm a millionaire
The artist warns of the dangers of wealth, stating that where there are riches, there will be those who seek to exploit them. They suggest that one must 'turn off' the glitches in life, and then restart it to achieve success. The mention of an old bottle could symbolize the futility of trying to preserve wealth, and the need to enjoy it while it lasts.

What's a girl to do when she just has dimes No time, just pay-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do instead of me It's you, be true-ue-ue-ue What's a girl to do in a world of greed But kneel and pray-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do when she's lost her long time friends That's li-i-i-i-ife
The artist questions what a woman with little money and few friends can do in a world where greed is prevalent. They suggest that the answer lies in being true to oneself and turning to prayer in challenging times.

I, I'm feeling sad like a million bucks I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million Sad like a million I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad
The song ends on a note of sadness and loneliness, with the singer indicating that their wealth has not made them happy. The repeated 'I' could suggest a sense of isolation or a lack of connection to others despite their wealth.