Money
The Miracles Lyrics

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The best things in life are free
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

But you're lovin' don't pay my bills
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

Overall Meaning

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.