Money
The Undertakers 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 Undertakers' "Money" is a classic rock and roll song with iconic lyrics about the pursuit of wealth. The song's opening lines, "The best things in life are free, but you can keep them for the birds and bees," set the tone for the chorus that follows, which makes no bones about what the singer wants: money. The lyrics state that although love might feel good, it can't pay the bills, and money is ultimately what the singer is after.


The song has been interpreted in various ways. Some see it as a commentary on the greed and materialism of modern society, while others believe that it's simply a fun rock song that celebrates the joys of wealth. The song speaks volumes about the human capacity to chase our dreams and the drive to succeed, but it also points to the importance of having a balanced perspective.


One thing is for sure: "Money" is one of the most iconic and enduring rock songs of all time, thanks to the dynamic guitar riffs, fiery vocals, and memorable lyrics that make it hard to resist singing along.


Line by Line Meaning

The best things in life are free
There are amazing things in life that can be enjoyed without spending any money


But you can keep them for the birds and bees
However, those things may not be valuable to me as they are only interesting for the natural world


Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want
I want money and the fact that I want it is what matters


You're lovin' gives me a thrill
I enjoy the love that you give me, it makes me feel good


But you're lovin' don't pay my bills
However, love cannot pay my bills or provide me with financial security


Money don't get everything it's true
Money does not have the ability to provide everything that is needed in life


What it don't get, I can't use
But whatever money cannot provide, I cannot use or benefit from


Now give me money That's what I want That's what I want, yeah That's what I want, wah
Once again, I want money and that is all that I am interested in right now


Well now give me money A lot of money Wow, yeah, I wanna be free
I want a lot of money as it will provide me with the freedom to do whatever I want


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
In conclusion, I need and want money, and I believe that you also need to give me money in order to provide me with what I want




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Unison Rights S.L., Songtrust Ave, CTM Publishing
Written by: Janie Bradford, Berry Gordy Jr.

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