Baby you
The Coverbeats Lyrics
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One of the beautiful people
Now that you know who you are
What do you want to be
And have you traveled very far
Far as the eye can see
How does it feel to be
How often have you been there
Often enough to know
What did you see when you were there
Nothing that doesn't show
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
You keep all your money in a big brown bag
Inside a zoo, what a thing to do
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
How does it feel to be
One of the beautiful people
Tuned to a natural E
Happy to be that way
Now that you've found another key
What are you going to play
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
You keep all your money in a big brown bag
Inside a zoo, what a thing to do
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man
Baby you're a rich man, too
The lyrics of the song "Baby You're a Rich Man" by The Beatles cover band, The Coverbeats, are a reflection on the idea of wealth and success. The opening lines inquire about how it feels to be one of the "beautiful people," implying that the rich and successful have a certain level of beauty and status. The lyrics suggest that attaining riches may sometimes be more important than finding one's true identity, as the line "Now that you know who you are" follows the inquiry about how it feels to be one of the beautiful people.
The following lines continue the theme of the rich and the beautiful, asking if the character has "traveled very far" and seen "nothing that doesn't show." This implies that the wealthy have access to only a certain level of experiences, as their wealth can shield them from the less glamorous parts of life. The chorus repeats the phrase "Baby you're a rich man" several times, focusing on the character's financial status and keeping their money in a zoo - a metaphorical and perhaps literal cage for their wealth.
The second verse continues the focus on the character's wealth and status, noting that they keep their money in a big brown bag. The song concludes with questions about what the character intends to do with their riches, but it seems that the point of the lyrics is to reflect on what it feels like to be one of the "beautiful people" with all the privileges that come with the status.
Line by Line Meaning
How does it feel to be One of the beautiful people
What is it like to be among those who are admired for their physical appearance?
Now that you know who you are
Now that you have a clear understanding of your identity
What do you want to be
What do you aspire to become?
And have you traveled very far
Have you journeyed a great distance?
Far as the eye can see
As far as one can perceive
How often have you been there
How frequently have you visited that place?
Often enough to know
Numerous times such that you have a good understanding
What did you see when you were there
What were your observations when you went to that place?
Nothing that doesn't show
Nothing concealed or hidden from plain view
How does it feel to be Tuned to a natural E
What is it like to be in harmony with the natural world?
Happy to be that way
Content with your current state of being
Now that you've found another key
Since you've discovered another perspective or approach
What are you going to play
What will you create or express based on that new perspective?
Baby you're a rich man
Addressing someone who possesses significant wealth
You keep all your money in a big brown bag
You store your riches in a large container
Inside a zoo, what a thing to do
In a strange or unconventional location
Baby you're a rich man, too
Acknowledging that the listener is also wealthy
Baby you're a rich man
Repeating the statement about the listener's wealth
Baby you're a rich man, too
Reiterating that the listener is wealthy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: John Lennon, Paul McCartney
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