Easy Money
Wetton John Lyrics
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Moving easy money, how far to the street
Close-in complications better keep your nose clean, better move my feet
Moves me like a winner I'm turning up the heat
I've gotta get me something I want to feel some friction, want to feel some heat
Keep your pretentious feel this beat
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now
Give me something but your good advice
Sticky situations and a woman's revelations
I've gotta feel something, want to feel some friction, want to feel this heat
Keep your pretentions feel this beat
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now
I don't need nothing, your good advice
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now easy money
Look into my soul, and the night life of Amsterdam
Laid down in Stockholm, I'll always be your fan
Wind blows off the twilight, sunset in L.A.
The powers of the world, easy money's OK
Instrumental
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now
Give me something but your advice
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now
Give me something but your good advice
Easy money and a rolling dice now
Give ms something I won't think twice
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now,
Easy money easy money, hold on tight now
Easy money I'm a rolling dice
Give me money, easy money....
In "Easy Money," Wetton John sings about the lure of easy money and the dangers that come with it. The song opens with the line "Let's go -- while we're young!" which sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. He talks about "moving easy money" and "rolling the dice." He points out that the closer you get to the street, the more complicated things become and you need to keep your nose clean. John is aware of the sticky situations that can arise when dealing with money, but he's still drawn to the thrill of the chase. He wants to feel some friction and heat, and he wants to do it on his terms.
The chorus is straightforward - John is a rolling dice, and he doesn't need anyone's advice. He's in pursuit of something, and he's willing to take risks to get it. He sings about women's revelations and the power of money in different parts of the world but concludes that easy money is okay. The instrumental section that follows is a nice break from the lyrics and adds to the already lively and upbeat song. Overall, "Easy Money" is a catchy song that explores the consequences and the allure of the pursuit of wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's go -- while we're young!
We should hurry up and get started before we get too old and slow.
Moving easy money, how far to the street
I am making money quickly and easily, but I wonder how much longer it will last.
Close-in complications better keep your nose clean, better move my feet
I need to be careful and avoid trouble if I want to keep making easy money.
Moves me like a winner I'm turning up the heat
I feel like a successful and powerful person, and I am getting more ambitious and aggressive.
I've gotta get me something I want to feel some friction, want to feel some heat
I am driven to get what I want, and I am willing to take risks and deal with challenges to feel alive and energized.
Keep your pretentious feel this beat
Don't be fake or insincere, just feel the rhythm of the music and enjoy the moment.
Easy money I'm a rolling dice now
I am taking chances and gambling with my financial success, hoping to keep winning.
Give me something but your good advice
I don't want to hear rational or conservative guidance, I just want to keep making easy money.
Sticky situations and a woman's revelations
I am facing tricky problems and learning surprising things from a female companion.
I've gotta feel something, want to feel some friction, want to feel this heat
I crave excitement and passion in my life, and I am willing to take risks and face challenges to experience it.
Look into my soul, and the night life of Amsterdam
I want to connect deeply with my inner self and explore the vibrant nightlife of a famous city.
Laid down in Stockholm, I'll always be your fan
I have enjoyed a relaxing and comfortable time in a beautiful location, and I will remain loyal and supportive of someone dear to me.
Wind blows off the twilight, sunset in L.A.
The weather is changing and the day is ending in a different city, reminding me of the transient and fleeting nature of our experiences.
The powers of the world, easy money's OK
The people in control of society are content to let me keep making easy money, so it must not be too bad.
Easy money and a rolling dice now
I am still taking risks and gambling with my profitability.
Give me something I won't think twice
I want to keep receiving rewards and benefits without questioning their long-term consequences or ethical implications.
Easy money easy money, hold on tight now
I am in a continuous cycle of earning and spending money, and I am trying to hold onto my current level of success.
Give me money, easy money....
I am obsessed with the desire for money and financial stability, and I will do whatever it takes to keep accumulating wealth.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BILL BRUFORD, DAVID CROSS, ROBERT FRIPP, JAMIE MUIR, JAMES RICHARD PALMER, JOHN WETTON
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G .Sérignac
One of the best version of Starless ever !! Great John Mitchell !!
dappawap
this IS the best version
HOOBA MALOOBA
This is REAL music and talent!
Alex Parra
Thank's Wetton... you are the one! RIP
Davy Chanteur
NICE POWERFUL VERSION
Bruce Wallace
What a way to get the crowd going opening up with Red. this is all very good I f you like this watch School of Rock Bedford Starless where you have a bunch of High School kids playing it you might be surprised.
stets21
Saw Fripp and the League of Gentlemen do this at the paradise in Boston around 1981, sounded like this but much tighter--Sterbus
Isaac P.M.
Great!
ketchup God3000
They played this while I was being born
Ragnar Tigre
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