“Money” is a song that at first sight might seem superficial and shallow – … Read Full Bio ↴“Money” is a song that at first sight might seem superficial and shallow – it talks about Poppy’s obsession with money and material things, and how cash very often takes center stage in people’s ambitions and life goals. However, as the song progresses, Poppy makes it readily clear that she’s being satirical regarding the importance of money. She’s actually pushing for a message consisting of the exact opposite of what the song reads: money should not be that important a thing for people, and they shouldn’t spend their whole lives trying to solely trying to acquire wealth and opulence.

Money
That Poppy Lyrics

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When I was a little girl
I used to think I was wrong for wanting diamonds and pearls
I never had anything no Chanel or Tiffany like all the popular girls
They say the best things are free but I don't get what they mean
'Cause I want everything

And money doesn't grow on trees
You can't just plant a seed

You gotta work it out

Gimme some of that cold cash
I want to stuff it in my couch
C'mon bring me those big stacks
I need them bricks to build my house
Give me all of that, all of that 'til the ATM runs out
If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?

When I was only 15, I packed my bags and I# said
Goodbye to mom and dad
I was afraid and alone, living without a home
Got rid of all I had
They say the best things are free but I can't get what I need
Without some currency

And money doesn't grow on trees
You can't just plant a seed
You gotta work it out

Gimme some of that cold cash
I want to stuff it in my couch
Come on bring me those big stacks
I need them bricks to build my house
Give me all of that, all of that 'til the ATM runs out
If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?

Make that money
Make my own money
Gonna make that money
Make my own money
Make that money
Make my own money
If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?

Gimme some of that cold cash
I want to stuff it in my couch
Come on bring me those big stacks
I need them bricks to build my house
Give me all of that, all of that 'til the ATM runs out
If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?

Gimme some of that cold cash
I want to stuff it in my couch
Come on bring me those big stacks
I need them bricks to build my house

Give me all of that, all of that 'til the ATM runs out
If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?

Overall Meaning

The song "Money" by That Poppy talks about the desire for material things and the longing for financial stability. The song begins with the artist reflecting on her childhood and how she used to think she was wrong for wanting diamonds and pearls. She wanted Chanel and Tiffany like the popular girls but never had anything extravagant. The artist then questions the idea that the best things in life are free and says that she wants everything, and money is needed to get it.

In the second verse, the artist talks about leaving home at the age of 15, feeling afraid and alone, and living without a home. She says that she got rid of all she had, and the best things in life were not free, and she couldn't get what she needed without money. The chorus repeats the desire for money and questioning why money can't buy happiness if it is so fabulous.

The artist then asserts that she will make her own money and wants to stuff it in her couch, bring big stacks, and get all of it until the ATM runs out. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the intense desire for money and the belief that it can buy happiness.

Line by Line Meaning

When I was a little girl
As a child, I used to believe that wanting materialistic things like diamonds and pearls was wrong.

I used to think I was wrong for wanting diamonds and pearls
I believed that my desire for luxurious things was inappropriate and unattainable.

I never had anything no Chanel or Tiffany like all the popular girls
As a child, I lacked the ability to afford popular brands like Chanel or Tiffany.

They say the best things are free but I don't get what they mean
I don’t understand why people say that the best things in life are free because the things I want are expensive and require money.

'Cause I want everything
I have a desire to obtain everything that I desire, even if it requires financial means.

And money doesn't grow on trees
Money is a limited resource that cannot be easily obtained.

You can't just plant a seed
Acquiring money requires hard work and dedication, rather than simply planting a seed and waiting for it to grow.

You gotta work it out
To obtain money, one must work hard and consistently.

Gimme some of that cold cash
I want to obtain a significant amount of money.

I want to stuff it in my couch
I want to save my money in a safe and secure place.

Come on bring me those big stacks
I desire large amounts of money.

I need them bricks to build my house
I require a significant amount of money to fulfill my desires.

Give me all of that, all of that 'til the ATM runs out
I want to acquire as much money as I can, even if it empties the available funds from the ATM machine.

If money can't buy happiness then why is it so fabulous?
Although people say that money can't buy happiness, it is still seen as desirable due to its ability to grant access to desired objects or experiences.

When I was only 15, I packed my bags and I said Goodbye to mom and dad
At a young age of 15, I left my parents and home behind to seek financial success.

I was afraid and alone, living without a home
I was left without a home to live in and faced fear and loneliness while pursuing financial success.

Got rid of all I had
I was willing to give up everything I had in order to obtain wealth.

They say the best things are free but I can't get what I need Without some currency
Although people say that the best things in life are free, I require financial means in order to obtain what I need and desire.

Make that money
I am determined to make a significant amount of money.

Make my own money
I desire to have financial independence and make money on my own without reliance on others.

Gonna make that money
I am confident that I can make a considerable amount of money.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, CYPMP, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Moriah Pereira, Corey Mixter, Thomas Schleiter, Simon Wilcox

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