Money Can't Save Your Soul
Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known a… Read Full Bio ↴Savoy Brown is a British blues band formed in the 1960s, originally known as the Saveloy Brown Blues Band. Their 1969 single, Train to Nowhere (with singer Chris Youlden), was viewed by many as the last gasp of the blues scene in Great Britain. Although Savoy Brown never reached much acclaim in their home nation, they developed a loyal core following in the United States. In the 1960s and 1970s, the band managed to penetrate the Billboard Hot 100. Superstardom perpetually evaded them, perhaps in part because of their frequent lineup changes. Indeed, while the band is still active today, only one founding member, Kim Simmonds, has been with the band since the beginning. Guitarist "Lonesome" Dave Peverett, bassist Tony Stevens, and drummer Roger Earl went on to form Foghat. Original member and harmonica player John O'Leary is still active on the British blues circuit with The John O'Leary Band. Savoy Brown's first album, Shake Down, featured lead vocalist Bryce Portius. Portius was one of the first black blues musicians to be a part of a British rock band. Another singer, Dave Walker, would later join Fleetwood Mac and Black Sabbath.

Money Can't Save Your Soul
Savoy Brown Lyrics


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Well you've got a new man
And that's good for you
And you got a lot of money
But what good will that do
When he leaves you on the side
And the money falls away
You'll come running back baby
Believe what I say

Money can't save your soul
You better leave now
While it's still ain't old
Money can't ease your mind
Come back and leave it all behind

Your in his house
And it sure looks fine
With three other girls
But your first in line
But what would happen
When your time comes round?
The money will go
And you'll be homeward bound

Money can't save your soul
You better leave now
While it's still ain't old
Money can't ease your mind
Come back and leave it all behind

Money can't save your soul
You better leave now
While it's still ain't old




Money can't ease your mind
Come back and leave it all behind

Overall Meaning

The song "Money Can't Save Your Soul" by Savoy Brown is all about the importance of priorities in life. The song is directed towards a woman who has a new man in her life and plenty of money. The lyrics imply that the woman might be using her new relationship and financial status to define her happiness. However, the singer suggests that these things will not ultimately save her soul or bring true happiness. Instead, the lyrics suggest that she should focus on leaving the empty promises of wealth and prioritize the things that truly matter in life.


The chorus repeats the phrase "Money can't save your soul," emphasizing the message that wealth and material possessions cannot provide lasting happiness. The singer urges the woman to leave the world of materialism behind and focus on what really matters - inner peace and contentment.


The song clearly highlights the fact that possessions, people are temporary, and nothing lasts forever. The lyrics indicate that the woman will eventually realize the transience of wealth and her relationship, and when these things fall away, she will be left with a need for genuine happiness and fulfillment that does not rely on material possessions. The overall takeaway message in the song is simple yet timeless - true happiness and inner peace cannot be found in material possessions.


Line by Line Meaning

Well you've got a new man
Congratulations, you have found someone new to be in a relationship with.


And that's good for you
This is great news that should make you happy.


And you got a lot of money
You have earned a considerable amount of wealth.


But what good will that do
However, this fortune may not serve you well in the long run.


When he leaves you on the side
In a future where you may find yourself alone.


And the money falls away
And your wealth disappears or becomes irrelevant.


You'll come running back baby
You may try to return to a previous relationship.


Believe what I say
Trust me, everything I have told you is true.


Money can't save your soul
Financial resources cannot save you from negative consequences and misfortunes.


You better leave now
It may be best if you cut ties and move on from this situation.


While it's still ain't old
Before too much time has passed and things become even more complicated.


Money can't ease your mind
Just because you have wealth does not mean you will be free from stress and anxiety.


Come back and leave it all behind
Maybe it's time to return to a simpler, more authentic lifestyle, free from the trappings of money and status.


Your in his house
You have moved in with your partner.


And it sure looks fine
Things may appear to be going well at the moment.


With three other girls
But do not forget that you are not the only one in his life.


But your first in line
That being said, you may still hold a privileged position within his affections.


But what would happen
However, one must also consider what may happen in the future.


When your time comes round?
When your own inevitable challenges and struggles arise.


The money will go
And your wealth may not be enough to overcome these obstacles.


And you'll be homeward bound
You may find yourself returning to a more familiar, less glamorous way of life.




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Written by: DAVID PEVERETT, KIM SIMMONDS

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