They have released one album so far, Something Big in 2004. In 2009, they joined up with Rick Vito to release an album by The Mick Fleetwood Blues Band, Blue Again!
It's Only Money
The Mick Fleetwood Band Lyrics
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The object of the game
Gonna burn you with a fever
In the heat of a rising flame
It's a sinful, sweet sensation
On your way up to the top
As you bow in desperation
It's only money
Silver and gold and green
It's only money
Heaven or misery
It's only money
It never meant a thing to me
It's only money
But Honey, it's what I need
It'S a criminal situation,
The homeless in the street
You know physical deprivation
Can turn a beggar man to a thief
There's another world of hunger
In the high rise up above
Where the Wall Street gentlemen wonder
Why they never have quite enough
It's only money...
The best things in life are free
Take it, I don't care
Don't wanna hear about the birds and bees
Give me fast cash, greenbacks...
It's only money...
We're living in a world of greed...
The Mick Fleetwood Band's song It's Only Money presents money as the root of all evil and a sinful, sweet sensation that can cause desperation, fever and lead to criminal situations. The lyrics make use of contrasts between the rich people who live in high-rise buildings and the homeless in the street who struggle to survive. It also talks about the greedy mentality that sets aside priceless experiences to focus on fast cash and is turning the world into a realm of greed.
The lyrics portray money as an addiction that can create a burning fever causing the person to become desperate for their next fix. The song goes on to say that money doesn't necessarily bring happiness, but it's something that people need to survive. It's a symbol of power and control that can lead to people doing things they wouldn't ordinarily do, like taking desperate measures to get food or shelter. Whether it's silver, gold, or green currency, the song repeatedly emphasizes that it's only money.
The song also highlights the dangers of society's obsession with money. It criticizes the system that causes economic disparity, creating a situation where the rich continue to get richer and the poor become increasingly desperate. The song calls for people to recognize that the best things in life are free, that the greed for money is causing misery in the world, and that we need to reassess our values.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the root of all this evil
Money is the cause of all the bad things happening in the world
The object of the game
Money is the main goal in life
Gonna burn you with a fever In the heat of a rising flame
The desire for money can consume and destroy anyone
It's a sinful, sweet sensation On your way up to the top As you bow in desperation To the drug you just can't stop
The pursuit of money is addictive and can lead to unethical behavior
It's only money Silver and gold and green It's only money Heaven or misery It's only money It never meant a thing to me It's only money But Honey, it's what I need
Money may not be important to some people, but for others, it's a necessity
It'S a criminal situation, The homeless in the street You know physical deprivation Can turn a beggar man to a thief
Lack of money can drive people to commit crimes such as stealing
There's another world of hunger In the high rise up above Where the Wall Street gentlemen wonder Why they never have quite enough
Even the wealthy always desire more money and are never satisfied
The best things in life are free Take it, I don't care Don't wanna hear about the birds and bees Give me fast cash, greenbacks...
Money is more important than intangible things that cannot be bought
It's only money... We're living in a world of greed...
Society's obsession with money is causing greed and corruption
Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.