Violet is known for her trademark colorful hair, and array of large-frame glasses worn in her videos. She is sometimes referred to as a geek-girl for having an interest in Digimon, Star Wars, Star Trek, Harry Potter, and The Legend of Zelda. She started vlogging in 2007 for a school project and began to do so daily when she traveled to Hong Kong and Thailand as a fashion model.
Cash Cash Money
Tessa Violet Lyrics
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And when you do it you do it with honor
Bow your head and now dont rock the water
The more you got the easier
It gets
You breed your money
Into a prophet
And you should know
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
I got a switch of it into my blood
Id storm the castle away through the flood
For a taste of my green paper love
And none of us is better than them
A take a bridge and I burn it to ash
On the promise of easy cash
Oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
Thats how it goes
Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh oh
In Tessa Violet's song Cash Cash Money, the first stanza seems to be about the age-old advice that many, including the singer's father, have given about working hard to earn money. The lyrics encourage a strong work ethic and a respect for earning money honestly, represented by the phrase "do it with honor". The line "don't rock the water" could be interpreted to mean that one should not cause trouble or disrupt the balance of the situation. The chorus follows with the idea that having money makes everything easier and that one can turn greed into success. This seems to be a commentary on the current state of society where money is often seen as the ultimate goal in life.
The second stanza begins with the line "I got a switch of it into my blood", which could be interpreted as the singer becoming addicted to the idea of earning money. The comparison of "storming the castle" and "burning bridges" shows a willingness to do whatever it takes to get ahead, even if it means hurting others or cutting ties. The line "for a taste of my green paper love" seems to suggest that the singer values money more than anything else, including love. The final repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that society has normalized the pursuit of wealth at all costs.
Overall, the song seems to be a critique of the modern obsession with money and the harm it can cause. By using imagery like burning bridges and storming castles, the lyrics convey a sense of desperation and a willingness to do whatever it takes to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
My daddy told me to work for the dollar
My father advised me to earn money through hard work.
And when you do it you do it with honor
If you work for money, you should do it with integrity and pride.
Bow your head and now dont rock the water
Stay focused and do not make any waves that could jeopardize your earning potential.
The more you got the easier
As you accumulate wealth, it becomes simpler to acquire more.
It gets
The process of accumulating wealth becomes easier.
You breed your money
You put your money to work for you by investing or starting a business.
Into a prophet
With smart investment and a bit of luck, your money can grow exponentially.
You turn your greed into your best asset
If you use your desire for wealth in a positive way by working hard and investing wisely, it can pay off greatly.
And you should know
It's important to be aware of the fact that accumulating wealth is not easy, but can be worth it.
Thats how it goes
This is simply the way things are in regards to the accumulation of wealth and power.
I got a switch of it into my blood
The desire to earn money is deeply ingrained in my character.
Id storm the castle away through the flood
I am willing to face any challenge to acquire wealth.
For a taste of my green paper love
I am so drawn to money that I consider it a form of affection.
And none of us is better than them
We are all pursuing wealth equally, and no one is superior to anyone else in that regard.
A take a bridge and I burn it to ash
I am willing to cut ties with anyone or anything that may prevent me from acquiring more wealth.
On the promise of easy cash
I am driven by the prospect of quick, effortless earnings.
Writer(s): Tessa Violet Williams
Contributed by Austin E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.