Big Money
See What I Wanna See Lyrics
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Waiting for the taking
Big money
It's your lucky day!
Your money
Up to us to grab it
You wanna, we can cap it
I'll lead the way
You know you need money
To keep your baby happy
Cold money
To keep her in the ice
Well, there's big money
Just hold out your mitten
Bring along the kitten
And don't think twice
You don't know me from Adam
But we both was born of Eve
And you can count on me, brother
When I say, "You must believe that there is"
Big money!
Shh, keep it to yourself, man!
Hard money
Easy to begot
Our money
Chew on it and swallow
All you do is follow
I'll lead the way
I'll lead the way
Gonna eat that olive?
You mind if I...?
Ain't America a fabulous place?
There's gold baked right into Mom's apple pie
Ain't America a goddamn blessed place?
There's gravy pouring out of the red, white, and blue-- check!-- sky!
Big money!
His greedy little mind went
Big money!
Pingy-pangy-pong!
Our money
Let's just say, supposing
I meet you at the close-in
You can't go wrong
And if you're wanting maybe
Why not bring along the baby?
The wife-- along
I'll lead the way
I'll lead the way
"Big Money" is a satirical song that centers around the idea of con artists taking advantage of people's greed and the dream of striking it rich. The song speaks from the perspective of a con artist, urging the listener to trust them and follow their lead to claim big money. The first verse sets the tone of the song, with the con artist assuring the listener that there is big money waiting for their taking, and it's their lucky day. The chorus repeats the phrase "Big money," emphasizing the greed and desire for wealth that the con artist is preying on.
The second verse plays into the idea that money is necessary for happiness, suggesting that the listener needs cold money to keep their partner happy, and big money can solve all their problems. The con artist doesn't even need to know the person they're conning, as they both were born of Eve and therefore have a connection. The third verse continues the theme of greed and the American dream, with references to gold baked into Mom's apple pie and gravy pouring from the red, white, and blue sky.
Overall, the song is a commentary on the exploitation that often comes with the desire for wealth and success. It highlights the dangers of trusting too easily and falling for get-rich-quick schemes. The upbeat and catchy tune, combined with the dark humor and satire of the lyrics, make for a thought-provoking commentary on society's obsession with wealth and the lengths people will go to attain it.
Line by Line Meaning
Big money
A lot of wealth and currency
Waiting for the taking
Available for someone to take advantage of
Big money
A lot of wealth and currency
It's your lucky day!
An expression of good fortune and opportunity
Your money
The resources that someone has access to
Up to us to grab it
It is the responsibility of someone to seize the opportunity
You wanna, we can cap it
We can work together to make a plan
I'll lead the way
I will guide and show you what to do
You know you need money
Having currency is important
To keep your baby happy
To please and take care of loved ones
Cold money
Money to keep cool and comfortable
To keep her in the ice
To keep her in the best quality of life
Well, there's big money
There is a lot of wealth available
Just hold out your mitten
Just reach out and take it
Bring along the kitten
Bring someone along for the journey
And don't think twice
Do not hesitate to act
You don't know me from Adam
You and I are strangers
But we both was born of Eve
We are both human beings
And you can count on me, brother
You can trust me
When I say, "You must believe that there is"
There is something authentic and valuable to believe in
Big money!
A lot of wealth and currency
Shh, keep it to yourself, man!
Keep this opportunity a secret
Hard money
Money that requires effort and hard work
Easy to begot
Accessible and obtainable
Our money
The funds that belong to us
Chew on it and swallow
Take action and seize the opportunity
All you do is follow
Just follow my lead and instructions
I'll lead the way
I will guide and show you what to do
Gonna eat that olive?
Are you going to eat that?
You mind if I...?
Is it okay if I...?
Ain't America a fabulous place?
America is an amazing country
There's gold baked right into Mom's apple pie
There are abundant opportunities available in America
Ain't America a goddamn blessed place?
America is a very fortunate and prosperous country
There's gravy pouring out of the red, white, and blue-- check!-- sky!
There are many valuable opportunities available in America
His greedy little mind went
He became excessively desirous and selfish
Pingy-pangy-pong!
An expression of sudden, rapid action
Let's just say, supposing
Hypothetically speaking
I meet you at the close-in
I will meet you at the location
You can't go wrong
You will not make a mistake
And if you're wanting maybe
If this is something that interests you
Why not bring along the baby?
Bring your child along with you
The wife-- along
Bring your spouse with you
I'll lead the way
I will guide and show you what to do
Contributed by John N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.