Millionaire
Sons Of The East Lyrics


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Mama, I′m a millionaire
But I feel like a bum
Oh mama, I'm a millionaire
But I feel like the only one

I woke up early this morning
I don′t think y'all heard me
I woke up early this morning
I don't think y′all heard me
I woke up early this morning
I don′t think y'all heard me
I woke up early this morning
But I still ain′t seen the sun

Mama, I'm a millionaire
Sadly, fame don′t sell affection (six-feet deep don't sell affection)
And mama, I′m a millionaire
But I ain't moving in the right direction
Something ain't right, I know

I ain′t rich
′Til he is rich
'Til she is rich
′Til we is rich, oh
I ain't rich
′Til he is rich
'Til she is rich
′Til we is rich, oh

I ain't rich
'Til he is rich
′Til she is rich
′Til we is rich, oh
I ain't rich
′Til he is rich
'Til she is rich
′Til we is rich, oh

When there is cheese, there are rats
Whenever there are rats, there are cats
Whenever there are cats, there are dogs
If you got them dogs, you got bitches
Bitches always tryna put them paws on your riches
If you got riches, you got glitches
If you got glitches in your life, computer
Turn it off and then reboot it, now you back on

Mama, I'm a millionaire
But I feel like a bum




Mama, I′m a millionaire
But I feel like the only one

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Millionaire" by Sons of the East paint a picture of a person who has achieved great financial success but still feels empty and unfulfilled. The chorus repeats the phrase, "Mama, I'm a millionaire, but I feel like a bum," conveying the idea that despite having a large amount of money, the singer still feels unsuccessful and unhappy. They lament that while they may have wealth, they lack genuine affection and a sense of direction in their life.


Line by Line Meaning

Mama, I'm a millionaire
Although I am a millionaire, I do not feel accomplished and fulfilled in life.


But I feel like a bum
I feel like I am not living up to my full potential despite my financial success.


Oh mama, I'm a millionaire
I am addressing my mother to express how I am a millionaire, but feel like something is missing.


But I feel like the only one
Despite being a millionaire, I feel alone and different from others.


I woke up early this morning
I woke up early in the morning and expressing it multiple times to emphasize its importance.


I don't think y'all heard me
Repeating the previous line to indicate that others might not have paid attention to it.


But I still ain't seen the sun
Despite waking up early in the morning, I still haven't been able to experience the benefits of it, like seeing the sun.


Sadly, fame don′t sell affection (six-feet deep don't sell affection)
Fame and wealth do not guarantee love and compassionate connections with people.


But I ain't moving in the right direction
Despite my financial success, I feel like I am lost and not progressing in life.


Something ain't right, I know
Intuitively, I sense that there is something fundamentally wrong with my current situation and I need to fix it.


I ain't rich
I do not consider myself truly rich until others around me are also prosperous.


′Til he is rich, 'Til she is rich, ′Til we is rich, oh
I believe that true wealth is achieved when everyone around me, including my loved ones, is also prosperous.


When there is cheese, there are rats
Metaphorically, when there is money or success, there will be people who are interested in it and try to take advantage of it.


Whenever there are rats, there are cats
When there are people interested in taking advantage of success or money, there are always people who will act as protectors and prevent those from doing so.


Whenever there are cats, there are dogs
When protectors are present, there will be others who protect the protectors.


If you got them dogs, you got bitches
If there are those protecting those with success, there are always individuals who will try to interfere or cause trouble.


Bitches always tryna put them paws on your riches
Those who try to cause havoc for successful people will always do so with the goal of obtaining wealth or success for themselves.


If you got riches, you got glitches
Having success comes with its own set of issues, problems, and difficulties.


If you got glitches in your life, computer
The previous line is a metaphor, and if one has problems, one can look at life as if it is a computer that needs to be fixed.


Turn it off and then reboot it, now you back on
If one is experiencing these problems, it is useful to take a break and give themselves time to recuperate and then start again with renewed energy.




Writer(s): Ricky Walters, Kelis Rodgers, Andre Benjamin, Douglas Davis

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@SonsOfTheEast

Our new single Undone is out now! Head to our page to see the official film clip. We absolutely can’t wait to play this one on stage during our upcoming Australian & European shows. All 2022 tour dates available at www.sonsoftheeast.com. Thanks for all the continued support! x

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Fairlight! ☀️

@11viya

This is easily one of my fav songs! Just wish it was longer!

Love from the Fiji Islands :)

@cezarhatchuel9869

Couldnt agree more

@ianwest5300

Love from kenya🎉

@mmathabomasenya8708

AHHHH! I LOVE YOU GUYS SO MUCH! funny thing, I just moved to South Korea for work and I will be earning in Million Wons, so I am literally a millionaire, haha I RELATE TO YET ANOTHER SONS OF THE EAST SONG! love yal, from South Africa

@weeknightwarrior

I was a teacher there as well and it was fun to say "I need to get 100 grand from the ATM before we go out"

@violetasanchez3971

Already have my tickets for Madriiiid, I cannot waiiiit✨

@alfonsomorenocuriel1234

Listening from 🇲🇽 Amazing job!

@darwin9445

You are a fantastic musical group, greetings from Ecuador.

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