In 2010, Artaud confirmed that she had left the group. Millionaires continued as a duo until August 2022, when Melissa Marie announced that she would be continuing Millionaires as a solo project after Allison's departure. In July 2023, Meredith Hurley and Anissa Zermeno were added to the lineup. As of October 2024, Zermeno is no longer listed as a member on official Millionaires social media accounts and has seemingly left the group.
Aping Friends
Millionaires Lyrics
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Then you better do it fast,
If you want to steal my style,
Then you better make this fast,
I've got nothing left to loose,
I've got no one to impress,
You fake everything I do,
I've been here longer
Oh oh mmm
I know that you like to ape me
Oh oh mmm
Don't really like that you ape me
If you want to copy me
Then you'll have to wait
And see, what my next step will be,
I know you'll never be free,
From the urge to be hip,
Never escape from the grip,
Desperately hanging on to contemporary song
Mothafucka stole my move,
And now I'm the one to prove,
That there is nothing to this style,
There is nothing in this mile maybe
You can steal my move,
But you sure can't steal my groove,
Everything you do is fake,
Better quit for both our sakes
The song "Aping Friends" by Millionaires is an anthem of defiance against those who try to imitate the singer's style, with a message that they will never succeed. The lyrics begin with a warning that if someone wants to copy the singer's style, they better do it quickly before the singer moves on to something else. The singer has nothing left to lose and no one to impress, so they don't care if someone imitates them. However, they also know that the imitator will never truly be free from the urge to be cool and will always be hanging on to contemporary trends.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Oh oh mmm, I know that you like to ape me," with an added line that the singer doesn't really like it. The second verse continues the message that if someone wants to copy the singer, they will have to wait and see what the singer's next move is. The singer is confident that the imitator will never be able to steal their groove, despite possibly being able to steal a move or two. The song concludes with a plea for the imitator to quit before both their sakes.
Overall, the song showcases a strong sense of individuality and authenticity that the Millionaires are known for. Rather than following trends, they create their own, and they don't back down from those who try to copy them.
Line by Line Meaning
If you want to rip me off,
If you're going to copy me or steal from me, do it quickly.
Then you better do it fast,
Act swiftly if you intend to steal from me.
If you want to steal my style,
If you want to imitate my taste or fashion sense,
Then you better make this fast,
Do it quickly if you intend to steal my style.
I've got nothing left to lose,
I have nothing left to risk or sacrifice.
I've got no one to impress,
I'm no longer trying to impress anyone.
You fake everything I do,
You imitate or pretend to be me in everything that I do.
I've been here longer than you
I have been in this position or situation for a longer time than you have.
Oh oh mmm
Repetitive vocalization with no specific meaning.
I know that you like to ape me
I know that you enjoy and take pleasure in imitating or copying me.
Don't really like that you ape me
I don't particularly appreciate or approve of you copying me.
If you want to copy me,
If you intend to replicate or copy my actions or behavior,
Then you'll have to wait and see,
You will have to be patient and see what I do next.
What my next step will be,
What action I will take next or what my next move will be.
I know you'll never be free,
I know that you will never be free from the temptation or desire to copy or imitate me.
From the urge to be hip,
From the desire to be fashionable or trendy.
Never escape from the grip,
Never able to break free from the hold or influence of contemporary music or culture.
Desperately hanging on to contemporary song
Clutching onto and desperately trying to hold onto current music trends and styles.
Mothafucka stole my move,
Someone has copied or taken my established actions or behaviors.
And now I'm the one to prove,
I am now the one who must demonstrate my originality or authenticity.
That there is nothing to this style,
That this fashion or behavior is not worth imitating or copying.
There is nothing in this mile maybe
There is no significance or value in this particular style or trend.
You can steal my move,
You can copy my established actions or behaviors,
But you sure can't steal my groove,
But you can never authentically replicate my personal style or vibe.
Everything you do is fake,
All the actions you take are insincere, copied or imitated from someone else.
Better quit for both our sakes
It's better for you to quit copying me, for your sake and mine.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Tim Vanhamel
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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