Can't Buy Me Love
The Beatles䈀 Lyrics

The Beatles' song "Can't Buy Me Love" is often interpreted as a commentary on the flawed pursuit of wealth and materialistic goods in search of happiness and love. The song emphasizes that money cannot buy happiness, love or even companionship. The opening lines, "Can't buy me love, love, can't buy me love" bluntly announce the song's message. The first verse goes on to discuss the possibility of buying expensive objects for a friend, but ultimately concludes that "money can't buy me love".

The second verse of the song addresses the unimportant significance of money as it lacks importance when compared to love. In fact, the lyrics assert that love is an infinitely more fulfilling and enduring force than money. The chorus reinforces the message that every human being understands: that love is far more valuable than the material objects that we often hold in high esteem. The song's bridge encourages listeners to find and embrace the non-monetary acts and attributes that contribute to a meaningful, satisfying and fulfilling life.

Interestingly, "Can't Buy Me Love" was written by Paul McCartney in order to dispel the public perception that the Beatles were motivated only by money. This song was actually written during the group's first American tour, and as a symbolic gesture, the song became the group's first number one single in America when it was released in 1964. Additionally, the song was used as the title for a United Artists film featuring the Beatles that was released in the same year. The song had also been covered by various artists throughout the years, including Michael Jackson, and has remained an enduring classic of the band's music.