Billionaire
Mini Pop Kids Lyrics
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Buy all of the things I never had
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
Oh, every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shining lights, yeah
A different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
I'll be playing basketball with the
President, dunkin′ on his delegates
Then I'll compliment him on his political etiquette
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
But keep the five and twenty's completely separate
And yeah, I′ll be in a whole new tax bracket
We in recession but let me take a crack at it
I′ll probably take whatever is left and just split it up
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
And not a single tummy around me
Would know what hungry was, eating good sleeping soundly
I know we all have a similar dream
Go in your pocket, pull out your wallet, put it in the air and sing
Oh, every time I close my eyes
(What you see, what you see?)
I see my name in shining lights
Oh, yeah, yeah
A different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
For when I'm a billionaire
(Oh, oh)
For when I′m a billionaire
(Oh, oh)
I wanna be a billionaire so very bad
(So bad)
Buy all of the things I never had
(I'll buy everything)
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
Oh, every time I close my eyes
(What you see, what you see, bro?)
I see my name in shining lights
Oh, yeah, yeah
A different city every night
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
For when I′m a billionaire
(Oh, oh)
When I'm a billionaire
(Oh, oh)
I wanna be a billionaire so very bad
The Mini Pop Kids’ song “Billionaire” is about a deep longing for wealth and luxury. The lyrics express a strong desire to be a billionaire, able to afford all the things the singer has never had. The song starts off with the singer stating how they want to be a billionaire so badly, and buy everything they never had. They then go on to say how they want to be on the cover of Forbes Magazine and smile next to Oprah Winfrey and the Queen. The singer is imagining a life full of fame, fortune, and success.
The song goes on to detail all sorts of lavish luxuries, such as travelling to different cities every night, playing basketball with the President, and tossing millions of dollars in the air for the heck of it - all while maintaining “political etiquette” and keeping their five and twenty dollar bills separate. The singer even goes as far as to split up whatever is left of their fortune between their loved ones so everyone can have a couple of bucks.
While the song might come across as just another pop song that glamorizes wealth, it can also be viewed as a commentary on the aspirational culture that exists in today’s society. Everyone dreams of having more than they currently do, and this song reflects that desire. It also prompts listeners to think about whether wealth truly leads to happiness, or if it’s just an illusion.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be a billionaire so very bad
I have a strong desire to become a billionaire
Buy all of the things I never had
I want to purchase all the things that I couldn't afford
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
I want to be famous and recognized in the business world
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen
I want to be seen as successful and respected in the company of other famous and powerful people
Oh, every time I close my eyes
Whenever I imagine my future success,
I see my name in shining lights, yeah
I envision becoming famous and successful
A different city every night
I imagine traveling the world and experiencing all that it has to offer
Oh, I swear the world better prepare
The world needs to get ready for my inevitable financial success
For when I'm a billionaire
When I finally achieve my goal of becoming a billionaire
I'll be playing basketball with the President, dunkin' on his delegates
I'll be rubbing elbows with the world's most powerful people and showing off my athletic skills
Then I'll compliment him on his political etiquette
I'll show admiration and respect for the President's leadership abilities
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
I will casually throw around large amounts of money for fun and entertainment
But keep the five and twenty's completely separate
I'll keep smaller bills separate from the larger ones to make it easier to give them away
And yeah, I'll be in a whole new tax bracket
I'll be earning so much money that I'll be subject to a higher tax rate
We in recession but let me take a crack at it
Despite the economic downturn, I believe I can still become successful and wealthy
I'll probably take whatever is left and just split it up
After all my expenses are covered, I'll share the remaining money with those closest to me
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
I want to share my wealth with the people I care about
And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was, eating good sleeping soundly
I want to make sure that no one I love ever goes hungry or has to worry about basic needs like food and shelter
I know we all have a similar dream
I believe that many people share my dream of becoming successful and wealthy
Go in your pocket, pull out your wallet, put it in the air and sing
I want others to join me in celebrating the dream of financial success and prosperity
When I'm a billionaire
When I finally achieve my goal of becoming a billionaire
Writer(s): Bruno Mars, Travis Mccoy, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine
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