Material Girl
Velva Blu Lyrics
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Some boys hug me
I think they're ok
If they don't give me proper credit
I just walk away
They can beg and they can plead
But they can't see the light (that's right)
Is always Mister Right
'Cause we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Some boys romance
Some boys slow dance
That's all right with me
If they can't raise my interest then I
Have to let them be
Some boys try and some boys lie but
I don't let them play (no way)
Only boys who save their pennies
Make my rainy day
'Cause we're living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Boys may come and boys may go
And that's all right you see
Experience has made me rich
And now they're after me
'Cause everybody's living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
Living in a material world
And I am a material girl
You know that we are living in a material world
And I am a material girl
A material, a material, a material, a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a material world
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In "Material Girl," Velva Blu sings about the complexities of dating and relationships. The song starts off with the singer explaining that some boys kiss her and some boys hug her, but if they don't give her proper credit, she walks away. She then goes on to say that boys can beg and plead, but they can't change the fact that money is the determining factor for her. The singer then goes on to explain that some boys romance her and some boys slow dance with her, but she is only interested in boys who can raise her interest. She concludes by stating that experience has made her rich and now boys are after her.
The lyrics in "Material Girl" speak to the impact of money and material possessions in relationships. The singer clearly values wealth and is not afraid to assert that she is a "material girl." She looks for partners who can provide her with financial security and stability, which she views as a fundamental truth in relationships. Additionally, the song highlights the idea that money is power and can be used to control relationships. The boys who can't provide her with the material wealth she seeks are easily dismissed in favor of those who can offer her more.
Overall, "Material Girl" is a reflection of the societal shift towards materialism in the 1980s. Velva Blu's interpretation speaks directly to the desire to possess material goods and the value placed on those items in relationships. While the song may be seen as superficial, it is an example of the impact of societal values on popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Some boys kiss me
Some boys show me physical affection
Some boys hug me
Some boys embrace me
I think they're ok
I find these actions satisfactory
If they don't give me proper credit
If they do not respect me enough
I just walk away
I leave and look somewhere else
They can beg and they can plead
They can try to convince me
But they can't see the light (that's right)
They cannot comprehend the truth
'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash
Because the boy with money
Is always Mister Right
Is always the most desirable
'Cause we are living in a material world
Because we live in a society that values materialism
And I am a material girl
And I am a person who values material possessions
You know that we are living in a material world
You are aware that our society is driven by materialism
Some boys romance
Some boys try to woo me with romantic gestures
Some boys slow dance
Some boys engage in slow dancing with me
That's all right with me
I am not opposed to these actions
If they can't raise my interest then I
If they fail to attract my attention
Have to let them be
I have to leave them alone
Some boys try and some boys lie but
Some boys try to deceive me
I don't let them play (no way)
I do not allow them to trick me
Only boys who save their pennies
Only boys who save money
Make my rainy day
Can make me happy during difficult times
Boys may come and boys may go
Boys may enter and exit my life
And that's all right you see
And that is acceptable to me
Experience has made me rich
My life experiences have made me wealthy in knowledge
And now they're after me
And now they are pursuing me
Living in a material world (material)
Living in a society that values materialism
Living in a material world
Living in a society that values possessions
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Peter Brown, Robert Rans
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