Money On My Mind
Sam Smith - Lyrics

When I signed my deal
Upon signing my record deal, I felt a weight of obligation to achieve commercial success.

I felt pressure
This obligation to achieve success has put a lot of pressure on me.

Don't want to see the numbers
I don't want my success to be defined purely by the numbers and sales figures.

I want to see heaven
I want to create music that is pure and transcendent, something that can elevate both myself and my listeners.

You say could you write a song for me
People are always asking me to create music for their own commercial purposes.

I said I’m sorry I won’t do that happily
I value my artistic integrity and will not compromise it by creating music purely for monetary gain.

When I go home
In my personal life,

I tend to close the door
I tend to shut out the materialistic world and focus on what's truly important.

I never wanted more
I am content with what I have and don't strive for excessive wealth or material possessions.

So sing with me
Join me in creating music that is meaningful and genuine.

Can't you see
I hope others can see and appreciate the value of creating music out of love and passion, rather than just for money.

I don't have money on my mind
I am not motivated by financial gain or driven by the pursuit of wealth.

I do it for the love
I create music because I genuinely love it and the way it makes me and others feel.

Please don't get me wrong
I hope others understand the purity of my intentions and motivations.

I wanna keep it moving
I want to continue to create music and share it with others, despite the pressures of the music industry.

I know what that requires
I am aware of the hard work and dedication that is required to maintain relevance in the music industry.

I'm not foolish
I am not naive and understand the reality of the industry and its commercial pressures.

Please can you make this work for me
I am asking others to support me in creating and sharing music that is pure and true to myself.

'Cause I'm not a puppet I will work against your strings
I refuse to be controlled by external parties and will maintain my artistic integrity.

When the sun will set
No matter what happens in my career,

Don't you fret
I am not worried or anxious about the future and the commercial success of my music.

No I have no money on my mind
I am not motivated by financial gain and remain true to my values and artistic integrity.

Just love
At the end of the day, it's all about creating music fueled by love, passion, and genuine emotions.