Streep made her movie debut in 1977's Julia. Both critical and commercial success came quickly with roles in The Deer Hunter and Kramer vs. Kramer, the former giving Streep her first Oscar nomination and the latter giving her her first win.
Streep has proved she is also a well trained singer through several stage productions, charity recordings and in certain movies, including Postcards From The Edge, Death Becomes Her, A Prairie Home Companion, and Mamma Mia!
Money Money Money
Meryl Streep Lyrics
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To pay the bills I have to pay
Ain't it sad
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
That's too bad
In my dreams I have a plan
If I got me a wealthy man
I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
A man like that is hard to find but I can't get him off my mind
Ain't it sad
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn't fancy me
That's too bad
So I must leave, I'll have to go
To Las Vegas or Monaco
And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the same...
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
Money, money, money
Must be funny
In the rich man's world
Money, money, money
Always sunny
In the rich man's world
Aha-ahaaa
All the things I could do
If I had a little money
It's a rich man's world
It's a rich man's world
The lyrics to "Money Money Money" by Meryl Streep, Julie Walters, and Christine Baranski speak to the frustration and disappointment of working hard and barely making enough to survive financially. The singer conveys a desire to escape this reality by finding a wealthy man to take care of her and allow her to live a life of leisure. The lyrics speak to the oppression that comes from poverty and the belief that money can solve all problems, yet also allude to the impossibility of this solution given the realities of society and the difficulty in finding a wealthy partner.
The chorus emphasizes the divide between the rich and poor with the repetition of the phrase "Money, money, money, must be funny, in the rich man's world." The sarcasm in the use of the word "funny" juxtaposes the reality of those who must work hard to make ends meet. The second verse highlights the challenge of finding a wealthy man, as the singer doubts her ability to attract him given her background and circumstances. It hints at the role of societal expectations and the barriers that exist for those trying to move up the social ladder.
Overall, the lyrics to "Money Money Money" comment on the power dynamics and inequalities inherent in a capitalist society, emphasizing the importance of financial resources and the limitations they impose on those without them. By contrasting the rich and poor, the song speaks to the realities of class struggle and the challenges of achieving upward social mobility.
Line by Line Meaning
I work all night, I work all day,
I put in long hours every day and night to earn a living.
To pay the bills I have to pay
I have to use all my hard-earned money to cover expenses.
Ain't it sad
It's unfortunate.
And still there never seems to be a single penny left for me
After paying for necessities, there's never any money left for me.
That's too bad
It's regrettable.
In my dreams I have a plan
I have a plan in my imagination.
If I got me a wealthy man
If I were able to find a rich man
I wouldn't have to work at all, I'd fool around and have a ball...
I could stop working and have fun all the time.
Money, money, money
Money is always on my mind.
Must be funny
It's amusing how much money controls our lives.
In the rich man's world
Money has a greater value to the wealthy.
Always sunny
The wealthy live in luxury, enjoying lavish lifestyles.
Aha-ahaaa
A sung interlude.
All the things I could do
If I were rich, there's so many things I could do
If I had a little money
Even just a little money could make a big difference in my life.
It's a rich man's world
The world is designed for the wealthy's benefit.
A man like that is hard to find but I can't get him off my mind
It's difficult to find a rich man but I can't stop thinking about it.
And if he happens to be free I bet he wouldn't fancy me
Even if I met a rich man, he probably wouldn't be interested in me.
So I must leave, I'll have to go
I have to go elsewhere
To Las Vegas or Monaco
to popular gambling destinations
And win a fortune in a game, my life will never be the same...
If I could win a lot of money, my life would change forever.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BENNY GORAN BROR ANDERSSON, INGRID BJORNOV, NIKLAS STROMSTEDT, BJOERN K. ULVAEUS
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