It Ain't The Money
Macy Gray Lyrics

Heart of mine, milk and honey, it ain't the money no we know.
Money cannot give the sweetness of a heart like honey and milk can offer.

Doin' lines, ain't it funny that it ain't the money, now we know.
People do drugs and take other harmful measures for money, but they are now aware that it's not worth it.

After the money they lust sell their souls for the unlimited cash Flow, in god we trust but that's never in class though, enron, Worldcom, CEO assholes a monopoly to collect whenever they Pass go, big screen TV's nigga please, there will be no alerts before They search the siege thirteen hrs in the seal with thirteen leaves thirteen Steps that it takes to see thirteen thieves.
Money drives people to immoral and unethical behavior, and even those who claim to trust in a higher power (like God) are not immune. Examples of this are shown through corrupt companies, greedy CEOs, and excessive luxuries that people use as status symbols.

Hidee high, lowdy low, get up and go to the show, every time I get low I get up and go to the show.
The artist enjoys entertainment and uses it to cope with difficult times.

I fell in love with her once she was evil I remember, her 18th Birthday she became legal tender. Some say she was heaven sent With skeletons in her closet, traded herself for drugs and stayed Inside of her wallet. I know women who couldn't have her who Became alcoholics, in the fetal position bent over toilets And calling for earl with pains in their bladders so people listen When I tell you it really don't matter.
The artist fell in love with someone who was corrupt and sold their body for money. This often leads to addiction and self-destructive behavior for both the person and those who try to keep up with them.

Betcha giving head to a movie star betcha gotta llama riding in Your car betcha you gotta TV built in your jet skis, betcha giving Head to a movie star betcha gotta llama riding in your car Betcha you gotta TV built in your jet skis.
The singer is pointing out the excessive and seemingly pointless luxuries that people with a lot of money tend to have.

Ain't it funny how the money makes the honey taste like nothing You can't have no more? How we know. Ain't it funny how the Money makes the honey taste like nothing you can't have no More? Now we know. Ain't it funny how the money makes to Honey taste just like nothing - people act like they have but They're bluffing now we know that it don't mean nothing.
Money can make something seem more desirable, but when people can't have it anymore, the appeal fades. Additionally, people often act like they have more money and lavish things than they do (bluffing).

Peace of mind fill my tummy it ain't the money, now we know. Hard to find got my something it ain't the money know we know. Hidee high lowdy low, get up and go to the show. Now we know. Now we know
Having peace of mind is more fulfilling than having money. The artist has something they treasure, but it is not money. The artist still enjoys entertainment in difficult times. Overall, the message of the song is that while money may seem tempting, it often leads to negative consequences and that true fulfillment comes from things that money cannot buy.