Millionaire
Outkast (feat. Kelis) Lyrics


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I said, her from the city
So her got to be witty, witty
She said, him from the country
So him got to be funky, funky

Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum
Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like the only one
I, I, I, I woke up early this morning
I don't think y'all heard me
I woke up early this morning
I don't think y'all heard me
I woke up early this morning
I don't think, think y'all heard me
I woke up early this morning, but I still ain't see the sun

Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh

Papa, I'm a millionaire, but Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection
Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection
Papa, I'm a millionaire, but I ain't moving in the right direction
Something ain't right, I know
I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich oh
I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich
I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich
I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich, mmmm

Where there is cheese there are rats
Where ever there are rats there are cats
Where ever there are cats there are dogs
If you got the dogs, you got bitches
Bitches always out to put their paws on your riches
If you got riches, you got glitches
If you got glitches in your life computer, turn it off
And then reboot it, now you back on
Can't just put the cap on the old bottle
Once you pop it, that will spoil it
Go on and drink it and enjoy it, uh
Mama, I'm a millionaire

What's a girl to do when she just has dimes
No time, just pay-ay-ay-ay
What's a girl to do instead of me
It's you, be true-ue-ue-ue
What's a girl to do in a world of greed
But kneel and pray-ay-ay-ay
What's a girl to do when she's lost her long time friends
That's li-i-i-i-ife

I, I'm feeling sad like a million bucks
I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million
I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million




Sad like a million
I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad

Overall Meaning

The song "Millionaire" by Outkast (feat. Kelis) is an introspective piece about the emptiness that comes with material wealth. The opening two lines suggest that the two lovers have different backgrounds, with the woman being from the city and requiring someone witty, while the man is from the country and needs to be funky. The chorus of the song expresses the dichotomy between the material wealth that the singer possesses and the dissatisfaction he feels in his life. The line "Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum" drives home the point that there is more to life than wealth.


The verses of the song delve deeper into the theme of materialism and desire. The line "Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection" implies that the singer is searching for something beyond material possessions, something that can't be bought. The repetition of the phrase "I ain't rich" emphasizes the idea that true wealth comes from the relationships we have with others. The bridge of the song explores the themes of greed and betrayal, with the line "bitches always out to put their paws on your riches" suggesting that people are willing to manipulate and betray others in order to gain wealth.


Overall, "Millionaire" is a thought-provoking exploration of the emptiness of material wealth and the human need for connection and affection.


Line by Line Meaning

I said, her from the city So her got to be witty, witty She said, him from the country So him got to be funky, funky
The woman from the city is expected to be intelligent, while men from the country are expected to be fun-loving


Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like the only one I, I, I, I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning I don't think, think y'all heard me I woke up early this morning, but I still ain't see the sun Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh Oh oh, oh oh, oh oh
Being rich does not guarantee happiness; feeling alone, isolated, and unimportant despite your wealth


Papa, I'm a millionaire, but Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Saks Fifth Ave. don't sell affection Papa, I'm a millionaire, but I ain't moving in the right direction Something ain't right, I know I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich oh I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich I ain't rich, til he is rich, and she is rich, then we is rich, mmmm
Missing genuine human connections even if you’re wealthy and realizing that true wealth comes from having loved ones who are also financially secure


Where there is cheese there are rats Where ever there are rats there are cats Where ever there are cats there are dogs If you got the dogs, you got bitches Bitches always out to put their paws on your riches If you got riches, you got glitches If you got glitches in your life computer, turn it off And then reboot it, now you back on Can't just put the cap on the old bottle Once you pop it, that will spoil it Go on and drink it and enjoy it, uh Mama, I'm a millionaire
In life, there will always be people who try to take advantage of your wealth; if you encounter problems, reset and reprocess until you can enjoy the fruits of your labor


What's a girl to do when she just has dimes No time, just pay-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do instead of me It's you, be true-ue-ue-ue What's a girl to do in a world of greed But kneel and pray-ay-ay-ay What's a girl to do when she's lost her long time friends That's li-i-i-i-ife
Women with limited resources face financial difficulties and must prioritize utility; in times of crisis, it's important to stay true to oneself and remain grateful to God despite the world's focus on materialism and consumerism, which can lead to losing touch with friends.


I, I'm feeling sad like a million bucks I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million I, I, I'm feeling sad like a million Sad like a million I, I, I, I, I, I'm feeling sad
Paradoxically feeling both rich and unhappy; emotional costs of success




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Douglas Davis, Ricky Walters, Kelis Rogers, Andre Benjamin

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@tylerp3327

Where there is cheese there are rats
Where ever there are rats there are cats
Where ever there are cats there are dogs
If you got the dogs, you got bitches
Bitches always out to put their paws on your riches
If you got riches, you got glitches
If you got glitches in your life computer, turn it off
And then reboot it, now you back on
Can't just put the cap on the old bottle
Once you pop it, that will spoil it
Go on and drink it and enjoy it, uh
Mama, I'm a millionaire


Most favourite 3 Stacks verse of all time. Went the fuck off on that 💯



All comments from YouTube:

@_beary_and_friends

Only Kelis and Andre 3000 can make a song that makes you dance your ass off and think deeply about life at the same time

@ELBOZZZZ

true

@adamgordon2572

REAL TALK 🔥🔥

@HoodPsychoP3dia

Kel mitchell

I’m a dude he’s a dude she’s a dude we’re all dudes hey

@ozymandiasultor9480

Phahaha!!! You dance your arse off on this and think DEEPLY about life? Some deep philosophy I bet...

@weebovv3176

Reminds me of Hey Ya in that regard 😂

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@adamgordon2572

This track was SO AHEAD of its time almost like it’s futuristic 💯 Kelis and Andre 3000 killed this 🔥🔥

@georgemorley1029

I remember buying my first iPod in Dubai when I was in training in the Royal Navy as an young officer and then spending three months charging around the NAG, CAG and SAG in HMS CAMPBELTOWN with only this album on repeat. This song lulled me to sleep at night in the aft YO berth, drowning out the sound of the prop shafts going at max chat. This song kept me going when I was doing circuits on the upper scupper in 40 degree heat. This song is another place, another time, and I sometimes wish I could just turn the clock back and do it all over again. 18 years later and I’m still crazy for this song.

@af8071

❤❤❤

@ChloeFinemanfan

I was just looking at Royal Navy jobs lol

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