How Do You Spell Love?
The Fabulous Thunderbirds Lyrics


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I got to tell you... how to spell love
I got to tell you... how to spell love
Well a mans a pig in a womans eye... til payday
To hold on to love... he's gotta work his life away
A little bad luck it dont take much for the boss to make some money
Lookin for the woman you love shes out chasin money
How do you spell love...
M O N E Y
How do you spell love...
M O N E Y
Took you home last weekend... phone ringing off the wall
Get a visit from a lawyer... i think he dont work at all
You reach to hold the woman you loved so much yesterday
Cold as ice, you know why Friday doesnt pay
How do you spell love...
M O N E Y
How do you spell love...
M O N E Y
Ive seen it happen over and over, time and time again
I seen lovers against lovers, and friends against friends
So let this be a lesson... to whom it may concern
If you want to keep your woman.
Dont bother to work at all
How do you spell love.
M O N E Y
How do you spell love...
M O N E Y





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Overall Meaning

The Fabulous Thunderbirds's song "How Do You Spell Love?" is a commentary on the complexities of relationships between men and women, and the role that money plays in those relationships. The lyrics suggest that men often feel like they are undervalued in the eyes of women, and that they must work hard to maintain their love. The references to payday and bosses making money highlight the idea that men often feel like they are working hard for their relationships, but that money is constantly slipping through their fingers. The song also touches on the idea that women are often not appreciated for the hard work they do, particularly when it comes to their careers. The line "Lookin for the woman you love shes out chasin money" suggests that men often see their female partners as being focused on making money, rather than on building a relationship.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, as it spells out the word "money" as a way of summarizing the message of the song. The repetition of the chorus and the simple spelling of the word help to drive home the idea that money is a central concern in relationships between men and women. The final verse of the song suggests that men may be tempted to give up on working hard for their relationships, but that this is not the solution to the problem. In the end, the song is a cautionary tale about the ways in which money can impact our relationships, and a reminder that we must remain committed to building and maintaining strong connections with those we love.




Writer(s): Marshall Boxley, Jerry Strickland, Bobby C. Patterson

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