Money
Little Richard Lyrics
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But you can keep them for the birds and bees
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
You're lovin' gives me a thrill
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want, wah
Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
Well now give me money
A lot of money
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
Oh I want money
That's what I want
That's what I want, well
Now give me money
A lot of money
Wow, yeah, you need money
Now, give me money
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
The lyrics to Little Richard's "Money" are about the pursuit of wealth and the desire for material possessions. The singer of the song suggests that the best things in life (such as love, affection, and kindness) are free, but ultimately do not satisfy his needs. He is greedy and wants money instead, believing that it will provide him with freedom and happiness.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "now give me money, that's what I want" several times, emphasizing the singer's single-minded focus on financial gain. He sees money as a means to an end, a way to escape his problems and attain a life of luxury.
The verses of the song highlight the importance of money in the singer's life. He recognizes that love and affection are important, but believes that they are not enough to sustain him. He wants to be free of financial constraints, and believes that money is the key to achieving this.
Overall, "Money" is a song about the pursuit of wealth and material possessions, and the belief that these things can provide freedom and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
The best things in life are free
Although some things in life are valuable and priceless, there are other things that can be bought with money, which are equally as important.
But you can keep them for the birds and bees
I do not want those things that are free, like love and companionship - those belong to other people and creatures, not me.
Now give me money
I am in need of money and I am demanding it from whoever can provide it for me.
That's what I want
My sole focus and desire at this moment is to obtain money.
You're lovin' gives me a thrill
I enjoy the affection and intimacy that we share together.
But you're lovin' don't pay my bills
Unfortunately, love and affection are not enough to pay for my necessities and obligations.
Money don't get everything it's true
While money can be incredibly useful and necessary in many situations, it is not always a solution to every problem or desire.
What it don't get, I can't use
The things that money cannot buy are not useful to me, as I am currently in need of money to support myself.
Well now give me money
I am repeating my request for money, as it is still the most important thing to me in this moment.
A lot of money
I need a significant amount of money to satisfy my current financial situation.
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
If I possessed enough money, I would be free from the stresses and limitations my current financial situation imposes on me.
Oh I want money
Once again, I am expressing my intense desire for money.
Yeah, you need money
I am pointing out that everyone, including the person I am directing this song towards, needs money in order to survive and thrive in this world.
Lyrics © DistroKid, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr., BERRY JR GORDY
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