Miami Sound Machine and Estefan were at their commercial peak when a semi-truck slammed into the back of their stopped tour bus on March 20, 1990. Estefan's back was so severely broken that her surgery required 400 stitches, and two titanium rods were placed along both sides of her spine. The setback inspired a new direction for Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. After a year-long hiatus, the group returned to the stage with a renewed enthusiasm for traditional Latin music. Their comeback album, Mi Tierra, featuring original tunes based on Cuban music of the '30s, '40s, and '50s, received a Grammy award as "best tropical Latin album of 1993." Its success was followed by the Grammy-winning album, Abriendo Puertas, two years later. The personnel of Miami Sound Machine shifted considerably during their time together; Murciano left in 1982 and original guitarist Wesley B. Wright and bassist Juan Marcos Avila left three years later. Estefan Jr. retired from active performing and serves as the group's manager, producer, and songwriter.
- source: AMG, Craig Harris
Mucho Money
Miami Sound Machine Lyrics
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Don't you bring me any flowers, flowers wither by the day
No more promise of tomorrows, no today's or yesterdays, just give me some cash
[...]
Mucho money, mucho money, mucho money, mucho money
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Ain't no need for explanation of a hundred thrown away
I'll give you the satisfaction and you send some cash my way
[...]
Mucho money, mucho money, mucho money, mucho money
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(Do the cash back in your pocket, you're the king, you know where it's at)
[...] (repeats 3x)
The song "Mucho Money" by Miami Sound Machine is a bold commentary on the value and importance of money in society. The opening lines of the song set the tone for its message, as the singer rejects the traditional gestures of love and commitment, such as bringing flowers or promises of the future. Instead, they demand cash, rejecting sentimentality in favor of hard currency. The refrain emphasizes this point, repeating the phrase "mucho money" over and over again.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of transactional relationships. The singer says that there is no need to explain why they would throw away $100, as long as they receive satisfaction in return. This theme is reinforced in the bridge, where the singer urges the listener to "put the cash back in your pocket" and reinforces the power dynamic in the relationship by calling the listener "king."
Overall, "Mucho Money" is a commentary on the way that money can dominate our lives and relationships, and the lengths that some people will go to in order to acquire it.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't you bring me any flowers, flowers wither by the day
I don't want any fake promises or romantic gestures that won't last. Only give me what is tangible and valuable.
No more promise of tomorrows, no today's or yesterdays, just give me some cash
I am tired of empty words and broken promises. All I care about is money that I can use right now.
Mucho money, mucho money, mucho money, mucho money
Money is the most important thing to me and I can never get enough of it.
Ain't no need for explanation of a hundred thrown away
I don't owe anyone an explanation for how I spend my money, even if it's on something trivial or wasteful.
I'll give you the satisfaction and you send some cash my way (eh, no money, no money)
I am willing to provide a service or fulfill a request, but only if I am compensated with money.
Do the cash back in your pocket, you're the king, you know where it's at (repeats 3x)
Money is power and having cash on hand makes you feel like a king in control of your own destiny.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE DERMER, JOE GALDO, RAFAEL VIGIL
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