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Rich Girl
The Bird and the Bee Lyrics
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'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl but it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
Don't you know, don't you know
That it's wrong to take what is given you
So far gone, on your own
You can get along if you try to be strong
But you'll never be strong 'cause
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
High and dry, out of the rain
It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain
And don't you know that a love can't grow
'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live
For the thrill of it all, oh
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
It's a bitch girl and it's gone too far
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
Say money but it won't get you too far
Say money but it won't get you too far
Say money but it won't get you too far
Get you too far
And you say
You can rely on the old man's money
You can rely on the old man's money
You're a rich girl, a rich girl
Oh, you're a rich, rich girl yeah
Say money but it won't get you too far
Oh, get ya too far
The lyrics of "Rich Girl" by The Bird and The Bee is an ironic commentary on the life of a wealthy girl who is too reliant on her father's wealth. The first lines of the song state that the singer is a rich girl who has gone too far, suggesting that she has become too complacent and entitled due to her privileged upbringing. The lyrics then emphasize that the singer can rely on her father's money, indicating that she does not need to work or struggle like others to make a living. The phrase "it's a bitch girl, but it's gone too far" reveals the contradiction between the luxuries and material things that money can buy, and the emotional emptiness that can arise from an unfulfilled life. The chorus "say money but it won't get you too far" implies that even with all the wealth and privileges in the world, there are things that money cannot buy, like love, happiness, and purpose.
The second verse of the song exposes the consequences of the life of a wealthy girl who is emotionally detached because the money blinds her from experiencing empathy and compassion towards others. The lines "High and dry, out of the rain/ It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain" describes how individuals who are financially secured may lack the ability to empathize with the struggles of others because they never experience these challenges themselves. The lyric "And don't you know that a love can't grow/ 'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live/ For the thrill of it all, oh" suggests that the singer cannot develop authentic relationships because she is too caught up in the superficial aspects of her life.
Overall, the song "Rich Girl" by The Bird and The Bee is a criticism of the culture of wealth and privilege that creates an artificial sense of happiness, forcing individuals to rely solely on financial means to attain success and happiness rather than finding authentic paths to fulfillment.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far
You are wealthy, but you have taken it too far.
'Cause you know it don't matter anyway
You feel like your richness does not matter.
You can rely on the old man's money
You depend on your father's wealth to support yourself.
It's a bitch girl but it's gone too far
It is difficult because of your circumstances, but you have worsened it by going too far with your actions.
Say money but it won't get you too far
Money may not take you as far as you think.
Don't you know, don't you know
Do you not realize?
That it's wrong to take what is given you
It is not right to take what is given to you.
So far gone, on your own
You have gone too far and are alone in your actions.
You can get along if you try to be strong
If you try to be strong, you can make it on your own.
But you'll never be strong 'cause
However, you may not be able to be strong enough to do it on your own.
High and dry, out of the rain
You are exposed to the harsh realities of life and cannot seek shelter.
It's so easy to hurt others when you can't feel pain
It is easier to hurt others when you are privileged and do not feel their pain.
And don't you know that a love can't grow
You do not understand that love cannot flourish in your current situation.
'Cause there's too much to give, 'cause you'd rather live
You have much to give, but you would rather live for the thrill of it all.
For the thrill of it all, oh
You seek the excitement of it all.
And you say
You also say that...
You can rely on the old man's money
You can still depend on your father's wealth.
You're a rich girl, a rich girl
You are rich, extremely wealthy.
Oh, you're a rich, rich girl yeah
Your wealth is overwhelming.
Say money but it won't get you too far
You say that money won't take you as far as you hoped.
Oh, get ya too far
It may not get you to where you want to be.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL HALL
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