Make a Little Money
Royal Deluxe Lyrics
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Rolling fat stacks too heavy to lift
Don't need five cars that I don't even drive
All the fine things that a sucka can buy
All I need is a place to hang my hat
Tell me what could a rich man know about that
When I get back the girl is gone
My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin
Should know by now, that's the business I'm in
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
I don't want to make a scene
Don't need no spotlight to shine on me
What I got I didn't get for free
I broke my back and skinned my knees
Workin' hard just to stay alive
I don't need much, just enough to survive
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Trying to make a dollar)
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Tryin' to make a dollar)
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Tryin' to make a dollar)
Just tryin' to make a dollar
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
The song "Make a Little Money" by Royal Deluxe talks about the singer's modest dreams and aspirations. The lyrics suggest that while making a lot of money and owning fancy things may be attractive to some, the singer values simplicity and hard work. The lines "Tell me what could a rich man know about that" and "I don't need much, just enough to survive" show that the singer believes that richness doesn't equate to happiness or fulfillment.
The song also touches on the hard work and sacrifices it takes to make a living, as the lines "My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin" and "I broke my back and skinned my knees" suggest. Despite the hardships, the singer remains optimistic and relies on faith to keep going, as shown in the repeated line "Get a little help from the Lord above."
Overall, "Make a Little Money" is a song about finding contentment in life by focusing on the simple things, working hard, and staying positive.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need to be filthy rich
Being rich is not necessary
Rolling fat stacks too heavy to lift
Having too much money is not desirable
Don't need five cars that I don't even drive
Material possessions are not important
All the fine things that a sucka can buy
Having a lot of money and buying expensive things is not fulfilling
All I need is a place to hang my hat
A simple life with a home is enough
Tell me what could a rich man know about that
A rich person may not understand the value of simplicity
Waking up at the break of dawn
Starting the day early
When I get back the girl is gone
Someone he cares about may leave while he's working
My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin
Working hard and owning practical things
Should know by now, that's the business I'm in
Struggling and working hard is a part of his job
Make a little money, make a little love
Earning money and experiencing love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Asking for divine assistance
I don't want to make a scene
Not looking for attention
Don't need no spotlight to shine on me
Not seeking fame or fortune
What I got I didn't get for free
He worked hard for what he has
I broke my back and skinned my knees
He worked hard and sacrificed to get what he has
Workin' hard just to stay alive
Working hard to survive
I don't need much, just enough to survive
A simple life is satisfying
Tryin' to make a dollar
Working hard to earn money
Just tryin' to make a dollar
He's content with just earning enough to live
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sans Red
Royal Deluxe - Make a Little Money Lyrics:
I don't need to be filthy rich
Rollin' fat stacks too heavy to lift
Don't need five cars that I don't even drive
All the fine things that a sucker can buy
All I need is a place to hang my hat
Tell me what could a rich man know about that
(oh)
(oh)
Waking up at the break of dawn
When I get back the girl is gone
My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin
She know by now that's the business I'm in
[Chorus]
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
I don't want to make a scene
Don't need no spotlight to shine on me
What I got, I didn't get for free
I broke my back and skinned my knees
Working hard (oh) just to stay alive
I don't need much (oh) just enough to survive (oh)
[Chorus]
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
[Refrain]
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar (oh)
Tryna make a dollar (oh) (Tryna make a dollar)
Tryna make a dollar (Tryna make a dollar)
Tryna make a dollar (oh) (Tryna make a dollar)
Just tryna make a dollar
Just make a little
[Chorus]
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (Just a little)
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (help from the Lord above)
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (help from the Lord above)
Andrei Ciceu
I don't need to be filthy rich
Rolling fat stacks too heavy to lift
Don't need five cars that I don't even drive
All the fine things that a sucka can buy
All I need is a place to hang my hat
Tell me what could a rich man know about that
Waking up at the break of dawn
When I get back the girl is gone
My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin
Should know by now, that's the business I'm in
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
I don't want to make a scene
Don't need no spotlight to shine on me
What I got I didn't get for free
I broke my back and skinned my knees
Workin' hard just to stay alive
I don't need much, just enough to survive
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Trying to make a dollar)
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Tryin' to make a dollar)
Tryin' to make a dollar
(Tryin' to make a dollar)
Just tryin' to make a dollar
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money, make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Chayene Marques
These guys are freaking awesome, one of the best bands I've ever heard. How do I support them?
Dialma Steccanella
if they made albums buy them in every possible platforms ( itunes, cd format ), if they do tour buy some tickets, spread the voice, make em known...a fan is always a fan
Deflect bitch the original
Chayene Tassior you just did.
Inshasha
Buy there music instead listening it on youtube ;p
grimslayer Brittain
Chayene Marques yeah, thats whats wrong, (your spelling).
Chayene Marques
Ikr? I honestly wish them all the success cause they totally deserve it.
And no, it is american. My name is based on the american indian tribe Cheyenne (:
C Hood
Suprised this song hasn't blown up. This is great
Marcus Aurelius
This is probably one of my favourite Royal Deluxe songs
Sans Red
Royal Deluxe - Make a Little Money Lyrics:
I don't need to be filthy rich
Rollin' fat stacks too heavy to lift
Don't need five cars that I don't even drive
All the fine things that a sucker can buy
All I need is a place to hang my hat
Tell me what could a rich man know about that
(oh)
(oh)
Waking up at the break of dawn
When I get back the girl is gone
My hands are dirty and my shoes are thin
She know by now that's the business I'm in
[Chorus]
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
I don't want to make a scene
Don't need no spotlight to shine on me
What I got, I didn't get for free
I broke my back and skinned my knees
Working hard (oh) just to stay alive
I don't need much (oh) just enough to survive (oh)
[Chorus]
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
[Refrain]
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar
Tryna make a dollar (oh)
Tryna make a dollar (oh) (Tryna make a dollar)
Tryna make a dollar (Tryna make a dollar)
Tryna make a dollar (oh) (Tryna make a dollar)
Just tryna make a dollar
Just make a little
[Chorus]
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love
Get a little help from the Lord above
Make a little money
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (Just a little)
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (help from the Lord above)
Make a little money (money)
Make a little love (love)
Get a little help from the Lord above (help from the Lord above)
Frapuz
Just...awesome. Love it!