Bonus
Maggi Pierce And E.J. Lyrics


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"So this goes very deep, it goes deep, deep, deep
Into a problem that the love of money is the root of evil
Very true saying because, you see
If you do a job with the sole purpose of making money, you are absurd
Because if money becomes the goal, and it does when you work that way
You begin increasing it to confuse it with happiness or with pleasure"

If money is all that I think of then how can I make any sense girl
If money is all that I live for then my journey will never end girl
I get caught up in the cash and then I forget about the music
If they offered 10 Mill for my soul, I can’t say that I wouldn’t choose it
Told her I need that fucking Ferrari, if I don’t have one I must be worthless
Step on them like I’ve been stepped on, girl I need to feel like I’m worth it
Everyone says I’m not fine, they say I’m switching up ‘cause of money
I simply don’t pay no mind, if you ain’t talking paper don’t call me

I sleep there, I wake up
I sit there all day everyday
Where I came from there seemed like no way
In my thoughts
If I put a bullet in my head
It’s over, I’d end all this pain
Spend it on me, I’m so selfish
When I see the watch I can’t help it
I’m not the one that you want
I’m a lowlife it runs in my blood
Hold up girl, something just hit me
Hold up what the fuck is with me?
Fuck all the dreams money buys
Their lies that they sell to our minds
It’s either I could ball out
Or I could spend less on myself
I had to sleep on the couch
So I could buy my mom a house
The love for this money is fake
The root of all our evil ways
Looked to the sky and I prayed
God says I’ve wandered from faith
Fucking eye of a needle
Money, power, fucking evil
10 Mill or not, we’re both equal
10 Mill or not, we’re both people





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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maggi Pierce And E.J.'s song "Bonus" delve into the deep-rooted issue of the love of money and its consequences. The song highlights the idea that if one's sole purpose is to make money, they are missing the true essence of life. Money should not be the ultimate goal as it can cloud one's perception of happiness and pleasure. The lyrics express the conflict of being caught up in the pursuit of money and forgetting about one's true passion, in this case, music. The singer wrestles with the temptation of money, acknowledging that if offered a significant sum for their soul, they might be inclined to accept it. However, they also criticize society's judgment, claiming that they are not swayed by others' opinions when it comes to money.


The second part of the song delves deeper into the personal struggles and experiences of the artist. They express feelings of worthlessness and selfishness, driven by the desire for material possessions like a Ferrari. The lyrics touch on the artist's low self-esteem and the pressure to feel valued and deserving. However, they also realize the fallacy of materialism and the lies fed to society about the happiness money can bring. The artist reflects on their journey and how money has affected their outlook on life. They acknowledge the need for change and redemption, seeking guidance from a higher power.


Overall, "Bonus" explores the complex relationship between money, identity, and self-worth. It raises thought-provoking questions about the true value of wealth and emphasizes the need to find meaning beyond the pursuit of financial success.


Line by Line Meaning

So this goes very deep, it goes deep, deep, deep
This issue is profound and has multiple layers of complexity


Into a problem that the love of money is the root of evil
It highlights the issue that when money becomes the ultimate motivation, it leads to negative consequences


Very true saying because, you see
This statement is undeniably accurate because the following explanation supports it


If you do a job with the sole purpose of making money, you are absurd
It implies that prioritizing money as the sole purpose of one's work is unreasonable and illogical


Because if money becomes the goal, and it does when you work that way
By following such a mindset, money ultimately becomes the primary objective


You begin increasing it to confuse it with happiness or with pleasure
In the pursuit of money, the desire to accumulate more arises, leading to a mistaken belief that it equates to happiness or fulfillment


If money is all that I think of then how can I make any sense girl
If money consumes all my thoughts, it becomes challenging for me to maintain coherence, my dear


If money is all that I live for then my journey will never end girl
If my entire existence revolves around money, my life's purpose will be never-ending, my dear


I get caught up in the cash and then I forget about the music
I easily get carried away by the pursuit of wealth and end up neglecting my passion for music


If they offered 10 Mill for my soul, I can’t say that I wouldn’t choose it
Even if someone offered a large sum of money for my integrity, it's uncertain if I wouldn't be tempted to accept


Told her I need that fucking Ferrari, if I don’t have one I must be worthless
I expressed that owning a luxurious Ferrari is a necessity for me as the absence of it would make me feel inadequate


Step on them like I’ve been stepped on, girl I need to feel like I’m worth it
I engage in a ruthless behavior towards others, as if I've been mistreated, in a desperate attempt to feel a sense of self-worth


Everyone says I’m not fine, they say I’m switching up 'cause of money
Many people claim that I'm not doing well mentally, accusing me of changing due to my pursuit of money


I simply don’t pay no mind, if you ain’t talking paper don’t call me
I disregard those who don't discuss money, paying no attention to them in my life


I sleep there, I wake up
My reality revolves around this mindset day and night


I sit there all day everyday
I spend all my time occupied by this way of thinking


Where I came from there seemed like no way
In my past, it appeared that there were no opportunities or paths available


In my thoughts
Within my mind


If I put a bullet in my head
If I were to commit suicide


It’s over, I’d end all this pain
The act would bring an end to all the emotional suffering


Spend it on me, I’m so selfish
I have a self-centered nature and solely prioritize myself


When I see the watch I can’t help it
When I come across an expensive watch, I am unable to resist the temptation it brings


I’m not the one that you want
I am not the person you desire or seek


I’m a lowlife it runs in my blood
I am someone with a low social status, and unfortunately, it seems to be inherent in my nature


Hold up girl, something just hit me
Wait a moment, dear, I've just had an epiphany


Hold up what the fuck is with me?
Wait, what is wrong with me? Why am I behaving this way?


Fuck all the dreams money buys
Disregard all the aspirations that can only be fulfilled by money


Their lies that they sell to our minds
The falsehoods and deceptions they propagate in our thoughts


It’s either I could ball out
I can either indulge in excessive spending and luxury


Or I could spend less on myself
Or I could choose to be more humble and frugal in my personal expenses


I had to sleep on the couch
I had to endure hardships, living on a couch


So I could buy my mom a house
In order to provide my mother with a home, I made sacrifices


The love for this money is fake
The affection towards money is insincere and lacking in genuineness


The root of all our evil ways
Money is the fundamental cause of all our immoral actions


Looked to the sky and I prayed
I directed my gaze towards the sky and offered a prayer


God says I’ve wandered from faith
According to God's message, I have strayed from my religious beliefs


Fucking eye of a needle
It is incredibly challenging, almost impossible


Money, power, fucking evil
The pursuit of money and power is inherently corrupt and morally wrong


10 Mill or not, we’re both equal
Regardless of having 10 million dollars or not, we are all fundamentally equal in value


10 Mill or not, we’re both people
Whether possessing 10 million dollars or lacking it, we are all human beings




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