Money
Peter Bjorn and John Lyrics


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The best thing in life is free
You can give it to the birds an' bees
I need money, I need money
I need money, oh, yes that's what I want

Your love gimme such a thrill
But your love don't pay my bills
I need money, I need money
I need money, oh, yes that's what I want

Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
I need money, I need money
I need money, oh, yes that's what I want

A whole lotta money, a whole lotta money
Whole lotta money, oh, yes that's what I want

Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I don't want




I need money, I need money
I need money, oh, that's what I want baby

Overall Meaning

The song "Money" by Peter Björn and John highlights the universal desire for financial stability and prosperity. The opening lyrics suggest that the best things in life may be free, but the singer is still drawn towards the attraction of money. The second verse conveys a sense of conflict between love and money, emphasizing the practicality of money over the emotional aspects of love.


The chorus drives home the message that money is a powerful force that can help one achieve their goals and desires. The repetition of "I need money, oh, yes that's what I want" reinforces the singer's fervent desire for money. The bridge tempers this desire by acknowledging that money cannot buy everything, but the singer still insists on needing money.


Overall, the song highlights the importance of money and how it can influence people's priorities and desires. While it acknowledges that money is not everything, it ultimately reinforces the idea that financial stability and prosperity are necessary for a fulfilling life.


Line by Line Meaning

The best thing in life is free
Although many things in life are valuable, the most important things in life are free.


You can give it to the birds an' bees
These valuable things, such as love and happiness, can be enjoyed by everyone and everything, including animals and nature.


I need money, I need money
Despite the importance of free things, the singer has a pressing need for money.


I need money, oh, yes that's what I want
The artist desires money above all else.


Your love gimme such a thrill
Although the artist values love, it does not fulfill their financial needs.


But your love don't pay my bills
Love cannot be exchanged for money or used to cover living expenses.


Money don't get everything it's true
While money is important, it cannot provide everything in life.


What it don't get, I can't use
Regardless of this, the artist cannot do without money, as it is required for necessary expenses.


A whole lotta money, a whole lotta money
The artist reiterates their desire for a large amount of money.


Whole lotta money, oh, yes that's what I want
Reinforcing their previous statements, the artist emphasizes their wish for a significant amount of money.


What it don't get, I don't want
While there are things that money cannot buy, the singer only desires things that can be purchased with money.


I need money, oh, that's what I want baby
The artist directly addresses their desire for money, expressing that it is their primary desire above all else.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GOAPELE K. MOHLABANE, JAMES RYAN WUIHUN HO

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