It's Only Money
Willie Nelson & Merle Haggard Lyrics
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It will go away
It's only change in pockets
And it'll get back to mine someday
But it's only money
And it will go away
I'm not talking about you, baby
I'm not talking about you, baby
I'm talking about your lying, cheating, way
I don't care about the money
It's half yours anyway
Well, it's only money
Only money
It will go away
Go away
Yeah, it's only change in pockets
It'll get back to Merle someday
It's only money
Only money
It will go away
If you don't want to be with me there
Better find yourself a better half
If you don't want to be with me, babe
You got to find yourself a better half
And when you spend all our money
You can just spend everything he can wear
Well, it's only money
Only money
It will go away
Go away
Yeah, it's only change in pockets
It'll get back to Merle someday
It's only money
It will go away
They got your credit cards
Fly as far as you can fly
Max out your credit cards
Fly as far as you can fly
I don't care about your money
If you ain't got a ticket
You ought to go out and buy one
Well, it's only money
It will go away
It's only change in pockets
It'll get back to mine someday
It's only money
It will go away
Away
It's only money
It will go away, away
The song It's Only Money by Willie Nelson and Merle Haggard speaks about the fleeting nature of wealth and money. The lyrics state that money will come and go, just like change in pockets. The artists claim that they do not care about their partner's money, only about their partner's dishonesty and cheating ways. The song portrays the artists as not being greedy towards their partner's money, as it is half theirs anyway.
The song seems to talk about a relationship where one partner is more interested in money and materialistic things, while the other partner is happy to live a simple life. They urge their partner to find someone else if they do not want to be with them anymore, and when their partner spends all their money, they suggest that they find a better half who can buy them everything they want. The artists end by repeating the chorus that it is only money and it will go away.
Overall, the song is a reminder that money is temporary and does not guarantee happiness or true love. It is more important to value the people in our lives rather than materialistic things.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, it's only money
Money is not something to stress about excessively.
It will go away
Money is a temporary possession, and its presence or absence should not dictate happiness.
It's only change in pockets
Money comes and goes and often takes on the form of small change that people carry around with them.
And it'll get back to mine someday
Even if money is lost, it has the potential to come back.
But it's only money
Again, money is not worth excessive worry or distress.
I'm not talking about you, baby
The song's focus shifts to a relationship, moving away from talk of money.
Talking about your lying, cheating, way
The focus is on a person's dishonest behavior, which is more significant than money.
I don't care about the money
Money is not as important as someone treating their partner honestly and fairly.
It's half yours anyway
In a relationship, possessions and money are often shared and therefore not worth obsessing over.
If you don't want to be with me there
The song returns to the topic of relationships.
Better find yourself a better half
If someone doesn't want to be in a relationship, they should find someone who is a better match for them.
And when you spend all our money
The song once again touches on money, suggesting that one person spending all of a couple's resources is hurtful to the relationship.
You can just spend everything he can wear
The line is a sarcastic retort, suggesting that someone who spends all of their partner's money might as well spend their clothes, as well.
They got your credit cards
The song reflects on the ease of spending money in modern society.
Fly as far as you can fly
People can easily accumulate debt and expenses by being fiscally irresponsible.
Max out your credit cards
Maxing out credit cards is a poor fiscal decision that sets people up for debt and financial hardship.
If you ain't got a ticket
Once more, the song refers to travel as a way to spend money that one might not actually have.
You ought to go out and buy one
The song gently pokes fun at those who spend beyond their means in order to satisfy their desires.
Away
The song ends with a refrain reminding the listener that money is temporary and not worth obsessing over.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Buddy Cannon, Willie Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mireya Salgado
Hola, Willie motivas a seguir siempre adelante al verte y al oírte no da temor a nada porque inyectas vida con sólo verte y escucharte. Bendito seas por siempre. Atte. Mirella
Stream Wave
You guys did a hell of job on this one love yah both !
Sebastião Veríssimo Da Silva
EXCELENTE POSTAGEM .
WILLIE NELSON AND MERLE HAGGARD & EQUIPES .
SUCESSO,SEMPRE SUCESSO .
NikkiMi
RIP Merle. Love these two together
Mireya Salgado
Hola 😁 Mr. Willie Nelson siempre adelante en Victoria. Saludos y bendiciones.
Lila`s photos & videos
Cool both of them, it's a shame that Merle is no longer there ...
andrew johnson
Awesome.
Richard Carew
so... one guy suggested that we render unto Ceasar... aka your benevolent government... I think it's a good idea, in fact they can have all of mine... it's just fuggin paper
y'all might be havin too much fun... but it's harvest season out west you guys... mi casa es su casa ❤... I might start havin fun any day now... I believe that sun is shining on my back door.. it's gonna blow my blues away
Richard Carew
actually they took all of mine, all my life... the problem is, they want more... social suck your ity ain't what it was advertised as... socialism sucks... our ity bity paycheck to... nothin... nothin ain't worth nothin but it's FREE
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