Billionaire
Lisa Stansfield Lyrics


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If I had a dollar for every time you said you love me, I'd be a millionaire
If I walked a mile for every time you'd meant the words, I'd still be right here
You gave me all that I could want
But not a penny for my thoughts
I had to see your face when the penny dropped

And I'll need to know right now that
I don't want to stay
I just want to go right now today

Who wants to be a billionaire?
You wake up with diamonds in your hair
Adored by everyone that you meet
The world is falling at your feet
I ask you who wants to be a billionaire
Not me, baby

I don't wanna live with you in the hope open day you'll die of a heart attack
Wanna feel my conscience knowing I don't have no monkey on my back

I'll need to know right now that
I don't want to stay

Who wants to be a billionaire?
You wake up with diamonds in your hair
Adored by everyone that you meet
The world is falling at your feet
I ask you who wants to be a billionaire?
Not me, baby
Not me, baby
Not me, baby
Yeah

I, I want you to know right now
I, that I don't want to stay
I ask you
Baby

You wake up with diamonds in your hair
Adored by everyone that you meet
The world is falling at your feet
I ask you, who wants to be a billionaire?
Not me, baby
Not me, baby
Not me, baby
Not me, baby

Who, who, who wants to be a billionaire?
You wake up with diamonds in your hair
Adored by everyone that you meet
The world is falling at your feet
I ask you, I don't wanna be a billionaire
Not me





If I had a dollar for every time you said you love me, I'd be a millionaire

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Billionaire" by Lisa Stansfield convey a sense of dissatisfaction and disillusionment with the idea of attaining great wealth and material success. The opening lines express the irony of being told "I love you" repeatedly but not receiving any tangible support or acknowledgement of one's thoughts and feelings. The singer realizes that despite being given everything they could possibly want, they still feel unfulfilled. The phrase "I had to see your face when the penny dropped" suggests that the moment of realization about the emptiness of material wealth finally hit them.


The chorus reflects a rejection of the desire to be a billionaire. It questions the appeal of having immense wealth and waking up with diamonds in one's hair, being adored by everyone and having the world at one's feet. The rhetorical question "Who wants to be a billionaire?" implies that the singer sees more value in other aspects of life rather than amassing vast wealth. The repetition of "Not me, baby" emphasizes their rejection of this symbol of success and lays emphasis on the fact that it is not their personal goal.


In the next verse, the lyrics express a desire for personal freedom and independence. The singer doesn't want to live in a relationship where they are hoping for their partner's demise as a means of escape. They want to live with a clear conscience, without any burdens or obligations. This reflects a strong desire for personal autonomy and the freedom to live life on their own terms.


The closing lines of the song reiterate the sentiment expressed earlier in the chorus. The singer reaffirms their indifference towards becoming a billionaire and rejects the notion that material wealth is equated with happiness or fulfillment. The repetition of "Not me, baby" further emphasizes their conviction and reinforces their rejection of the pursuit of wealth.


Overall, the lyrics of "Billionaire" convey a message about the limitations of material wealth and the importance of finding true happiness and fulfillment in other aspects of life. It highlights the emptiness that can come with pursuing wealth and fame, and suggests that true contentment lies in personal freedom, autonomy, and genuine connections with others.


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Lyrics ยฉ Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lisa Jane Stansfield

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Comments from YouTube:

fadzilnor2010

One of the best songs from legend herself..Ms Lisa hope you will still continue to make beautiful songs..Luv Ya!!

Thomas Farmer

She is so underrated and she moves me more than Adele.

Allen Willis

Your comment is so true and adele your still great jus not this great

The Music Experience

Oh yeah, miles better.

Will Whittaker

This is one of her best singles - adore it โค๏ธ Iโ€™m not meaning it sounds dated at all, but released in the late 90s this wouldโ€™ve been a hit โค๏ธ Thereโ€™s just so little chance to get songs into peoples ears and eyes opportunistically these days ๐Ÿ˜”

Love you Lisa, keep singing your song โค๏ธโค๏ธ

Reedbass 70

One of my favourite British soul singers. Such a soulful voice. Great song!

seabady

A couple of months ago I got to see Lisa for the first time in Alexandra, VA, US. Most of us had waited 20 to 30 years for her. She had everyone in the palm of her hands. I was so ready to buy her merchandise after the concert but she wasn't selling any. Sorry to miss out on that but so happy to finally see Lisa!

Ahmed Mohammed

Parabรฉns Lisa... Por mais um trabalho..๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท o Brasil estรก prestigiando o teu trabalho!!!!

Lourdes baby

Ahh,sheโ€™s back! About time we heard a decent & original female singer.Thank you Lisa โ™ฅ๏ธ

Lynn Lynn

Lourdes baby Adele is pretty good w regards to soulful voices. And Amy RIP.

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