Filthy Rich
P.M.Dawn Lyrics
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[Chorus]
I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich
I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich
I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich
I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich.
If you tried to explain, I wouldn't understand
Even if you twist my arm I won't know
I'm falling through five different frames of distortion.
Knowing me, disturbing its flow
I'm using blind, I'm using fault.
I'm using all that's within my reach
What conducts patterns of electricity
That leave me wandering oblivion's beach
OK, wait a minute, what's the big deal
I'm not allowed to be composed of lust.
Consider questions of a lonely man.
From clashes to ashes and greed to dust,
Okay, fine,where's the big wall,
It surpasses me, but its the cave through time.
Consider quotes from the understand what it takes.
To conditions your mind to be filthy rich.
[Chorus]
I'm entering never, confusing the elements
Pondering all that needs to be done
Shamen life is performing an exorcism.
To rid me of all my guns
At innocence best its simply wild,
As intense as it is it can only crawl
I see my mind, its still descending,
At least for now I'm controlling its fall
OK, hold it, why the big smiles
It scrambles warnings and signals touch
Consider the passion for a thousand miles,
When the shady strides become a bit too much
OK, stop, where's the big find
I'm waiting for someone to tell me the deal
Consider yourself so wealthy
Without ever knowing how it feels to be filthy rich
[Chorus]
Finding you, fighting you, and pleasing.
All that gives me mine
It's getting dark, its time to go.
When facts to feathers destroy the lines
OK, kool, but what's the big reason.
Tell me the tricks to having loads of Fli.
Consider the silence of the soul
'Cause filthy rich is just what it is, filthy rich
[Chorus]
The lyrics to P.M. Dawn's song Filthy Rich hint at an aversion towards being financially wealthy. The chorus repeats the line, "I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich," emphasizing a rejection of the pursuit of wealth. The verses delve further into the singer's confusion and disorientation in the face of what he perceives as the obsession with acquiring money. He describes the "frames of distortion" he's falling through and suggests that the pattern of electricity that governs his life has led him to "wandering oblivion's beach." He questions whether it's acceptable to be "composed of lust" and wonders what it takes to "condition your mind to be filthy rich."
The second verse continues in this vein, with the singer expressing a desire to rid himself of his "guns," or possessions that he sees as weighing him down. He notes that even when his mind's descent seems inevitable, he's still attempting to control it. He asks about the "tricks to having loads of Fli," or possibly filth, suggesting that the concept of being wealthy is corrupt and something to be avoided. The song's title, Filthy Rich, plays on this idea, as if suggesting that wealth is inherently dirty or unsavory.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna be like you, filthy rich
I don't desire to be economically wealthy like you do
If you tried to explain, I wouldn't understand
Even if you explain it to me, I won't comprehend
Even if you twist my arm I won't know
You can't force me to understand, even if you coerce me
I'm falling through five different frames of distortion
I'm confused due to the numerous obstacles in my way
Knowing me, disturbing its flow
I'm aware that I may hamper progress
I'm using blind, I'm using fault
I accept my limitations
I'm using all that's within my reach
I'll use all the resources available to me
What conducts patterns of electricity
What causes electrical impulses
That leave me wandering oblivion's beach
Causing me to be lost and unsure of myself
I'm not allowed to be composed of lust
I'm not allowed to be consumed by excessive desire
Consider questions of a lonely man
Think of the questions that a lonely individual might have
From clashes to ashes and greed to dust
From conflicts to destruction and greed to nothingness
It surpasses me, but its the cave through time
It goes beyond my comprehension, but it's a passage through time
Consider quotes from the understand what it takes
Think about the wise words that teach what it takes
To conditions your mind to be filthy rich
To develop the mindset needed to attain financial wealth
I'm entering never, confusing the elements
I'm entering a state where the elements are perplexing
Pondering all that needs to be done
Thinking about all the tasks that must be accomplished
Shamen life is performing an exorcism
Life is attempting to remove my negative aspects
To rid me of all my guns
To rid me of all my weapons and sources of power
At innocence best its simply wild
Innocence, at its maximum state, is merely untamed
As intense as it is it can only crawl
Despite its strength, it can only make gradual progress
I see my mind, its still descending
I observe my mind, and it's still deteriorating
At least for now I'm controlling its fall
For now, I'm managing to prevent it from plummeting
It scrambles warnings and signals touch
It confuses cautionary signals and interferes with communication
Consider the passion for a thousand miles
Think of the desire to go the distance
When the shady strides become a bit too much
When deceitful actions become excessive
I'm waiting for someone to tell me the deal
I'm waiting for someone to explain the plan
Consider yourself so wealthy
Think of yourself as financially abundant
Without ever knowing how it feels to be filthy rich
Without ever experiencing the sensation of extreme economic affluence
Finding you, fighting you, and pleasing
Discovering, battling, and satisfying all that rewards me
All that gives me mine
Everything that allows me to flourish
It's getting dark, its time to go
The situation is becoming dire; it's time to leave
When facts to feathers destroy the lines
When the truth turns to nonsense and causes the situation to deteriorate
Tell me the tricks to having loads of Fli
Teach me the techniques for acquiring a large amount of wealth
Consider the silence of the soul
Think about the inner peace within oneself
'Cause filthy rich is just what it is, filthy rich
Because the term 'filthy rich' denotes disgusting wealth
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ATTRELL CORDES, TERUO NAKAMURA
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