When pressed by American journalists in 1966 to reveal the song's "true" meaning, McCartney denied that "Can't Buy Me Love" was about prostitution, stating that, although it was open to interpretation, that suggestion was going too far, saying: "The idea behind it was that all these material possessions are all very well, but they won't buy me what I really want." Although he was to later comment: "It should have been 'Can Buy Me Love' " when reflecting on the perks that money and fame had brought him.
This song has been covered by a diverse array of other artists, most notably saxophonist Stanley Turrentine.
Can't Buy Me Love
The Beatles Lyrics
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Love
Can't buy me love
I'll buy you a diamond ring, my friend
If it makes you feel alright
I'll get you anything, my friend
If it makes you feel alright
Money can't buy me love
I'll give you all I've got to give
If you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give
But what I got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Ow
Buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love
Love
Can't buy me love
The Beatles' song "Can't Buy Me Love" is a classic love song with a message about the true meaning of love. The song begins with the catchy refrain "Can't buy me love," which is repeated several times throughout the song. The lyrics speak of the futility of wealth and material possessions in the face of true love.
The first verse speaks of the singer's willingness to buy his friend a diamond ring, or anything else that would make him feel happy. However, he quickly follows this up with the statement that he doesn't care too much for money, as it cannot buy him love. This message is further reinforced in the second verse, where the singer promises to give his love everything he has, even if he doesn't have much.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Can't buy me love," and the bridge emphasizes this message once again, as the singer asks his love interest to tell him that she doesn't need diamond rings or material possessions to be happy. He only wants her to desire the kind of things that "money just can't buy."
Overall, the song is about the idea that love is priceless and cannot be bought or sold. The Beatles were known for their catchy pop songs with deeper meanings, and "Can't Buy Me Love" is a prime example of this.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't buy me love
Love cannot be purchased with money.
I'll buy you a diamond ring, my friend
If it makes you feel alright
I'll get you anything, my friend
If it makes you feel alright
'Cause I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
I am willing to give you material possessions if they bring you joy, but my true love cannot be bought with money.
I'll give you all I've got to give
If you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give
But what I got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
I will give you all my love and everything I have, even if it's not much, as long as you reciprocate my love.
Can't buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no
I have been told by many that money cannot buy love.
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Ow
If you don't value material possessions and instead desire love and other intangible things, then I will be content. Money cannot buy me love, and I do not hold much value in it.
Buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love
No, no, no, no
People often tell me that money cannot buy love.
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
If you prioritize love and other intangible things over material possessions, then I will be happy. Money cannot buy me love, and it is not something that I value highly.
Can't buy me love
Love
Can't buy me love
Once again, love cannot be purchased with money.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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@Anonymous-pw4tx
Lyrics ~
Can't buy me love, oh
Love, oh
Can't buy me love, oh
I'll buy you a diamond ring, my friend
If it makes you feel all right
I'll get you anything my friend
If it makes you feel all right
'Cause I don't care too much for money
For money can't buy me love
I'll give you all I've got to give
If you say you love me too
I may not have a lot to give
But what I've got I'll give to you
I don't care too much for money
For money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love, oh
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love, oh
No, no, no, no
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Buy me love
Everybody tells me so
Can't buy me love, oh
No, no, no, no
Say you don't need no diamond rings
And I'll be satisfied
Tell me that you want the kind of things
That money just can't buy
I don't care too much for money
Money can't buy me love
Can't buy me love, oh
Love, oh
Buy me love, oh.
@wyn_joy
George: has a cool guitar solo
The cameraman: Who's George?
@guilinho8445
George mama
@guilinho8445
@@hydropickon ¯\(°_o)/¯
@sarrabenkhatra3417
@@guilinho8445 that's funny
@alisongardner7270
George is back paul
@guilinho8445
@@sarrabenkhatra3417 thanks
@audreyl.4203
1:33 That dude in the back is having the time of his life.
@GigaChad-tv7xl
Lmao beat me to it
@UndeadGyaru
@@GigaChad-tv7xl you both beat me too it
@kenmcdavidefernandez5364
Yes