If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time
The Little Willies Lyrics
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We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
We'll have more fun baby on the way down the line
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
There ain't no need to teary' lets start out tonight
We'll have fun oh boy oh boy and we'll do it right
Bring along your cadillac leave my ol' wreck behind
We'll go honky tonkin' make every spot in town
We'll go to the park where it's dark and we won't fool around.
If you run short of money I'll run short of time
You got no more money honey I've no more time
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
Bring along your Cadillac leave my ol' wreck behind
If you've got the money
Honey I've got the tiiiiiiiiiimmmmmmimeee
The Little Willies's song If You've Got The Money I've Got The Time is a classic country song that describes a wild and carefree night out on the town. The lyrics are directed towards a potential suitor, encouraging them to spend their money on a night of honky tonkin'. The song begins with the proposition that if the suitor has the money, the singer has the time to accompany them on a night of fun. The chorus repeats this sentiment and emphasizes that the two of them can have an even better time as they continue along their journey, taking in all the night has to offer.
The song's verses paint a vivid picture of a night out, from hopping between different honky tonks throughout the town, to taking time out to enjoy each other's company in the park at night. The chorus repeats that if the suitor has the money, the singer has the time to stay out throughout the night. However, the song ends on a more somber note, with a reminder that if the money runs out, the time will too- highlighting the transient, fleeting nature of the wild nights being celebrated.
Overall, the song's upbeat tune and playful lyrics celebrate the spirit of carpe diem - enjoy the present, live in the moment, and make the most of life's experiences. However, it also hints at themes of money and class, highlighting how those with more financial means can have a greater freedom to indulge in life's pleasures.
Line by Line Meaning
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
I'm ready to go out if you can afford it
We'll go honky tonkin' and we'll have a time
We'll go out to bars and have a good time
We'll have more fun baby on the way down the line
We'll have even more fun as the night progresses
There ain't no need to teary' lets start out tonight
No reason to wait, let's start now
We'll have fun oh boy oh boy and we'll do it right
We'll have a blast and enjoy ourselves fully
Bring along your cadillac leave my ol' wreck behind
Bring your nice car and I'll leave mine behind because yours is better
We'll go honky tonkin' make every spot in town
We'll hit up all the popular bars in town
We'll go to the park where it's dark and we won't fool around.
We'll go to a secluded dark park and have some private time
If you run short of money I'll run short of time
Our fun is dependent on your ability to pay
You got no more money honey I've no more time
If you're out of money, our fun is over
If you've got the money honey I've got the time
I'm ready to go out if you can afford it
Bring along your Cadillac leave my ol' wreck behind
Bring your nice car, mine isn't as good
If you've got the money Honey I've got the tiiiiiiiiiimmmmmmimeee
I'm really emphasizing that I'm ready to go out if you can pay for it
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JAMES A. BECK, LEFTY FRIZZELL
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