Cheap Thrills
Sia (feat. Sean Paul) Lyrics


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Up with it, girl, rock with it, girl (Sia)
Show dem it, girl (bada bang-bang)
Bounce with it, girl, dance with it, girl
Get with it, girl (bada bang-bang)

Come on, come on, turn the radio on
It's Friday night and I won't be long
Gotta do my hair, I put my makeup on
It's Friday night and I won't be long

'Til I hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
Hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
I got all I need
No, I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash
But I got you, baby (just you and me)

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus' tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get out of control

Come on, come on, turn the radio on
It's Saturday and I won't be long
Gotta paint my nails, put my high heels on
It's Saturday and I won't be long

'Til I hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
Hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
I got all I need (you see)
No, I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash
But I got you, baby (just you and me)

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus' tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get out of control

Me and you, girl, you and me
Drop it to di floor and mek me see your energy because (I love cheap thrills)
Me nah play no hide and seek (woo)
Wan' fi see di ting you have a mek me feel weak, girl (I love cheap thrills)
(Free) cah any time you whine and kotch it
Di selector pull it up, a put pon repeat, girl (I love cheap thrills) (hey)
Me nah touch a dollar inna mi pocket
Cah nuttin' in this world ain't more than what you worth (I love cheap thrills)

I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus' tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get out of control, oh, oh, oh

Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus' tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more than diamond, more than gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get out of control

La, la, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills)
La, la, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills)




La, la, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills)
La, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills)

Overall Meaning

"Cheap Thrills" is a song about enjoying oneself at a party without needing a lot of money, as long as there's good music and good company. Sia sings the chorus passionately, her voice soaring over a thumping beat and Sean Paul's slick patois rhymes. The verses are both practical and playful, as she gets ready for a night out with friends. She sets the scene by telling the listener to turn the radio on, acknowledging it's Friday night, or later, Saturday night, and she won't be long.


The lyrics go on to celebrate the freedom and abandon of dancing, with the refrain "I don't need no money," providing an insistent, joyous hook throughout. Sia makes it clear that it's not just about the dancing, but about the connection and chemistry between two people enjoying the moment. There's a sense of playfulness throughout the song, from the call-and-response of "bada bang-bang" in the chorus to Sean Paul's playful wordplay in his verse.


Line by Line Meaning

Up with it, girl, rock with it, girl (Sia)
Encourages the girl to move and groove to the music


Show dem it, girl (bada bang-bang)
Encourages the girl to show her dance moves to others


Bounce with it, girl, dance with it, girl
Encourages the girl to embrace the music and bounce and dance to it


Get with it, girl (bada bang-bang)
Encourages the girl to get into the rhythm and vibe of the music


Come on, come on, turn the radio on
Asks someone to turn on the radio to play music


It's Friday night and I won't be long
Celebrating the weekend and anticipating a fun-filled night


Gotta do my hair, I put my makeup on
Getting ready to go out and party


It's Friday night and I won't be long
Reiterating the anticipation of the fun night ahead


'Til I hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
Until she arrives on the dancefloor ready to dance


Hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
Ready to dance and have some fun


I got all I need
Having everything she needs to enjoy herself on the dance floor


No, I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash
Acknowledging that she doesn't have much money


But I got you, baby (just you and me)
Acknowledging that she has someone who loves her and will enjoy the night with her


Baby, I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills)
Reiterating that she doesn't need money to have fun at the party


You worth more than diamond, more than gold
Suggesting that the person she's with is priceless to her


As long as I can feel the beat
As long as the music is playing at the party, she can have fun


Mek di beat jus' tek control
Giving into the rhythm of the music and letting it take over her body


I don't need no money
Reiterating that money isn't necessary to have fun at the party


Come on, come on, turn the radio on
Asking again for someone to turn on the radio


It's Saturday and I won't be long
It's another night of the weekend and she's ready to party again


Gotta paint my nails, put my high heels on
Getting ready and looking good for the party


It's Saturday and I won't be long
Eager to go out and have fun


'Til I hit the dancefloor (bada bang)
Anticipating the moment she arrives at the dancefloor and starts dancing


I got all I need (you see)
Acknowledging that she has all she needs to have fun at the party (including her companion)


Me and you, girl, you and me
Referencing the bond between her and the person she is with at the party


Drop it to di floor and mek me see your energy because (I love cheap thrills)
Encouraging their companion to dance with enthusiasm and energy


Me nah play no hide and seek (woo)
Acknowledging that she's not playing any games, but is serious about having fun


Wan' fi see di ting you have a mek me feel weak, girl (I love cheap thrills)
Excited to see the other person's dance moves and wants to feel weak in the knees watching them


(Free) cah any time you whine and kotch it
Complimenting their companion's ability to express themselves while dancing


Di selector pull it up, a put pon repeat, girl (I love cheap thrills) (hey)
Excited for the DJ to play the song again and happy to dance along


Me nah touch a dollar inna mi pocket
Reiterating that money isn't necessary to have fun at the party


Cah nuttin' in this world ain't more than what you worth (I love cheap thrills)
Celebrating the priceless value of the person she's with


La, la, la, la, la, la, la (I love cheap thrills)
Singing the catchy refrain and expressing joy for the fun she's having without spending much money




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sia Furler, Greg Kurstin, Sean Paul Henriques

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Lyrics🎧

Up with it girl
Rock with it girl
Show dem it girl (Bada bang bang)
Bounce with it girl
Dance with it girl
Get with it girl (Bada bang bang)
Come on, come on, turn the radio on
It's Friday night and I won't be long
Gotta do my hair, I put my make up on
It's Friday night and I won't be long
Till I hit the dance floor (Bada bang)
Hit the dance floor (Bada bang)
I got all I need
No I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash
But I got you baby
(Just you an me)
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get outa control
Come on, come on, turn the radio on
It's Saturday and I won't be long
Gotta paint my nails, put my high heels on
It's Saturday and I won't be long
Till I hit the dance floor (Bada bang)
Hit the dance floor (Bada bang)
I got all I need (Sia)
No I ain't got cash, I ain't got cash
But I got you baby
(Just you an me)
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get outa control
Me an you girl, you an me
Drop it to di floor an mek mi see your energy because
Mi nah play nuh hide an seek
Wah fi see di ting you have weg mek me feel weak girl (Free)
Cause anytime you wine an kotch it
Di selector pull it up an put it pon repeat girl
I'm nah touch a dollar in my pocket
Cause notin' in this world ain't more dan what you worth (I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get outa control
Oh, oh
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight
(I love cheap thrills)
But I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I can feel the beat
Mek di beat jus tek control
I don't need no money
You worth more dan diamonds, more dan gold
As long as I keep dancing
Free up yourself, get outa control
La, la, la, la, la, la
(I love cheap thrills)
La, la, la, la, la, la
(I love cheap thrills)
La, la, la, la, la, la
(I love cheap thrills)
La, la, la, la, la
(I love cheap thrills)



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This song is the type of song
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