During their nineteen year run on the American music charts, The Miracles charted over fifty hits and recorded in the genres of doo wop, soul, disco, and R&B. Twenty-six Miracles songs reached the Top Ten of the Billboard R&B singles chart, including four R&B number ones. Sixteen of the Miracles' songs charted within the Top 20 of the Billboard Hot 100, with seven songs charting within the Top Ten and two - 1970's "The Tears of a Clown" and 1975's "Love Machine" (Part 1) - reaching number-one.
Original members:
Ronald "Ronnie" White (1955–1978, 1980–1983, 1993–1995 (died 1995)
Warren "Pete" Moore (1955–1978) (died 2017)
William "Smokey" Robinson, Jr. (1955–1972)
Claudette Robinson (1956 - 1972, 2005 -2011)
Marvin "Marv" Tarplin (1958 - 1973) (died 2011)
Money
The Miracles Lyrics
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But you can keep them for the birds and bees
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
You're lovin' gives me a thrill
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want, wah
Money don't get everything it's true
What it don't get, I can't use
Now give me money
That's what I want
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
Well now give me money
A lot of money
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
Oh I want money
That's what I want
That's what I want, well
Now give me money
A lot of money
Wow, yeah, you need money
Now, give me money
That's what I want, yeah
That's what I want
The Miracles's song "Money" is a song that reflects on the importance of money in life. The song appears to be a plea for money, as the lyrics repeatedly say "That's what I want" and "Now give me money." The artist acknowledges that there are some things in life that are priceless, but ultimately money is what is necessary to survive.
The lyrics go on to suggest that love, while important, is not enough to pay the bills. The artist is looking for more than just love, as they need to be financially secure. The lines "Money don't get everything it's true. What it don't get, I can't use" show that the artist recognizes money can't buy everything, but it is still a necessity.
The song ends with a plea for "a lot of money" so that the artist can be free. It is unclear what the artist means by being free, but it could imply that they want financial freedom to do as they please. Overall, "Money" is a song that emphasizes the importance of money in life and how it affects one's ability to fulfill their needs and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
The best things in life are free
Although some things in life are priceless, the things that I desire most are not.
But you can keep them for the birds and bees
The aforementioned free things are of little value to me and can be given away to anyone or anything.
Now give me money
What I want most is money.
That's what I want
I desire money more than anything else.
You're lovin' gives me a thrill
Although I enjoy your affection, it does not pay my expenses.
But you're lovin' don't pay my bills
The aforementioned affection does not serve a practical purpose for me.
Money don't get everything it's true
While money can solve many problems, it cannot solve all of them.
What it don't get, I can't use
If money cannot solve a particular problem or fulfill a certain need, then it is of no use to me.
Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
Having a lot of money would allow me to be financially independent and live a life free from financial burdens.
Now give me money
Once again, I desire money above all else.
A lot of money
I am not content with just a small amount of money; I desire a vast fortune.
Wow, yeah, you need money
Money is a necessity for survival and achieving one's desired lifestyle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@EarthWindandFirepower0990
GOOD ONE
@ChagoWilson
This was before there was Tamla/Motown!!!
@srercrcr
Exactly. IMO they didnt figure it all out until Way Over There!!
@13loomisst
@@srercrcr They did cut "I Cry" and "Bad Girl" before that. Actually "I Cry" was the flip of this. Cheers.
@13loomisst
@@srercrcr They did cut "I Cry" the flip of this) and "Bad Girl" before "Way Over There." Cheers.