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Lucas & Steve & Madison Mars Lyrics

I was brought up in a family
I grew up in a household

With good old fashioned views
Which held traditional beliefs

You work from dawn 'til dusk
Where work was expected from sunrise to sunset

And Sundays you pray in church pews
And Sundays were reserved for religious worship

We were all taught money was the root of all things bad
The family believed that money was the cause of negative consequences

But how would they know when money's never something that they had
But this belief was largely theoretical because the family had never been wealthy

I was poor most all my life, I know the drill
I grew up and lived in poverty for a significant portion of my existence

My only tool was duct tape, and I couldn't pay my bills
I had limited resources to address problems and struggled financially

I'd heard of other channels than CBS and NBC
I was aware of TV channels apart from the mainstream options

But I could not afford cable on my hand-me-down TV
But my financial situation precluded access to cable TV on my used television

I've stayed at no-tell motels, and I've stayed at the Ritz
I have both experienced low-end and high-end accommodations

I've been rich, and I've been poor; I'd rather be rich
Despite these experiences, I prefer having more financial resources

I still don't think that happiness is something you can buy
However, I do not believe that money leads to happiness

But I also don't think poverty puts a twinkle in your eye
But living in poverty does not bring satisfaction either

It's no fun wearing shoes with holes when it's raining and it's cold
It is uncomfortable to wear damaged footwear in unpleasant weather

Cuz even Wal-Mart prices are just too high to afford
Even items available at Wal-Mart remain unaffordable at times

I've had to snack on stale crackers, and I've had banana splits
I have consumed both unpleasant and indulgent food items

Bein' rich don't have to mean that you eat caviar
Wealth does not necessitate consuming luxurious items

You don't have to be a snob and drive a fancy car
Similarly, driving an expensive vehicle does not mean one must have an air of superiority

I proudly drive an F-150, and I still eat eggs and grits
I own a truck and enjoy a humble breakfast, despite having greater resources

But I've been rich, and I've been poor; I'd rather be rich, hell yeah
Despite the varied experiences, I still strongly prefer having more financial resources

Ha-ha, trust me on this one folks, I'd rather be rich
In summary, I reiterate that having more money leads to greater personal satisfaction