Billionaire
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I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad
Buy all of the things I never had
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smilin' next to Oprah and the Queen
Oh, every time I close my eyes
I see my name in shinin' lights, yeah
I swear the world better prepare
For when I'm a billionaire
Artie
Yeah, I would have a show like Oprah, I would be the host of
Everyday Christmas, give Artie a wish list
I'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt
And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had it
Give away a few Mercedes like, "Here lady, have this"
And last but not least grant somebody their last wish
It's been a couple months that I've been single so
You can call me Artie Claus minus the Ho Ho
Get it, I'd probably visit where Katrina hit
And darn sure do a lot more than FEMA did
Yeah, can't forget about me stupid
Everywhere I go I'ma have my own theme music
Sam
Oh every time I close my eyes (whatcha see, whatcha see?)
I see my name in shinin' lights (uh huh, uh huh)
A different city every night, oh I
I swear the world better prepare (for what?)
For when I'm a billionaire
Oh oooh oh oooh (oh!)
For when I'm a billionaire
Oh oooh oh oooh (let's go!)
Puck
I'll be playing basketball with the President
Dunkin' on his delegates
Then I compliment him on his political etiquette
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
But keep the fives, twentys, tens and Bens completely separate
Yeah I'll be in a whole new tax bracket
We in recession but let me take a crack at it
I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was
Eatin' good, sleepin' soundly
I know we all have a similar dream
Go in your pocket pull out your wallet
Put it in the air and sing
Sam
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad (so bad)
Buy all of the things I never had (buy everything)
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen (whatup Oprah!)
Oh every time I close my eyes (watcha see, watcha see?)
I see my name in shinin' lights (uh huh, uh huh)
Yeah, a different city every night, oh I
I swear the world better prepare (for what?)
For when I'm a billionaire (yeah, sing it)
Oh oooh oh oooh (sing it!)
When I'm a billionaire
Oh oooh oh oooh (oh!)
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad...
The Glee Cast's song "Billionaire" talks about the longing for immense wealth and success. Sam opens the song by expressing his desire to become a billionaire so much that he wants to buy everything he never had before. He dreams of being on the cover of Forbes magazine alongside Oprah and the Queen, with his name in shiny lights. He envisions traveling to different cities every night and the world being prepared for his success. Artie then describes what he would do if he were a billionaire, saying he would host a show like Oprah and grant wishes to people. He would also adopt babies and give away Mercedes cars. He then makes a joke about his name, Artie Claus, and says that he would probably visit places affected by disasters such as Hurricane Katrina and do more for the victims than the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) did. He would also have his own theme music playing wherever he goes. Puck then adds to the song by saying he would play basketball with the President and compliment him on his political skills. He would then throw away money for the fun of it, but still make sure to split it among his loved ones so that no one around him would be hungry or starving.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna be a billionaire so freakin' bad
I want to be incredibly wealthy and successful
Buy all of the things I never had
I want to indulge in material possessions that were previously unavailable to me
I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine
I want to be a notable figure in the business world and have substantial wealth and power
Smilin' next to Oprah and the Queen
I want to be recognized and respected by prominent figures, such as Oprah Winfrey and Queen Elizabeth II
Oh every time I close my eyes
In my dreams and aspirations
I see my name in shinin' lights, yeah
I see myself as a successful and recognized public figure
A different city every night, oh I
I see myself traveling extensively and experiencing new things
I swear the world better prepare
I am determined to achieve success and make an impact
For when I'm a billionaire
When I am successful and wealthy beyond measure
Yeah, I would have a show like Oprah, I would be the host of
I would have a talk show akin to Oprah's and be the host of it
Everyday Christmas, give Artie a wish list
I would be incredibly generous and make people's dreams come true
I'd probably pull an Angelina and Brad Pitt
I would adopt children and provide them with a better life
And adopt a bunch of babies that ain't never had it
I would provide a home and love for children who have been neglected
Give away a few Mercedes like, "Here lady, have this"
I would be very generous with my wealth and give expensive gifts to those I care about
And last but not least grant somebody their last wish
I would make someone's final dreams come true before they pass away
It's been a couple months that I've been single so
I have been single for a while now
You can call me Artie Claus minus the Ho Ho
I am willing to give gifts and be generous like Santa Claus
Get it, I'd probably visit where Katrina hit
I would visit places in need and provide assistance, like New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina
And darn sure do a lot more than FEMA did
I would do more to help than the Federal Emergency Management Agency
Yeah, can't forget about me stupid
Don't forget about me and my ambitions
Everywhere I go I'ma have my own theme music
I will feel so successful that it will seem like I have a theme song when I enter a room
I'll be playing basketball with the President
I will have an opportunity to play and interact with the leader of our country
Dunkin' on his delegates
I will outshine the president's advisors
Then I compliment him on his political etiquette
I will still show respect to the president despite besting him in basketball
Toss a couple milli in the air just for the heck of it
I would be so wealthy that I could throw around money just for fun
But keep the fives, twentys, tens and Bens completely separate
I am aware of how to distribute money responsibly and keep track of it
Yeah I'll be in a whole new tax bracket
I will have so much money that my tax bracket will be incredibly high
We in recession but let me take a crack at it
Although the economy is struggling, I am willing to try my luck and become wealthy
I'll probably take whatever's left and just split it up
After indulging in my own desires, I will still be very generous with the remaining money
So everybody that I love can have a couple bucks
I want to provide financial security for my loved ones
And not a single tummy around me would know what hungry was
I believe that with my wealth, I could eliminate hunger among those close to me
Eatin' good, sleepin' soundly
I will be able to live comfortably and provide for my loved ones
I know we all have a similar dream
I believe that many people share my aspiration to be wealthy and successful
Go in your pocket pull out your wallet
I am encouraging others to think about their own financial aspirations
Put it in the air and sing
I want others to join me in my quest for success
Contributed by Matthew R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
robin. jashinsky
Sam has such an amazing voice. The song "Billionaire" was the perfect song for him to sing.
Sebastián
@Natalia Ghosh Can't blame him, it's pretty high. My guess is that it was pitch corrected, you can notice it especially in the high 0art of the chorus starting 1:16
Frenchie
Yeah it’s uh auto tuned
Sam Charles
@Frenchie extremely auto tuned
Frenchie
@Sam Charles dang made that comment in the throes of youth holy
Eazy Mealers Official
In the story he wants to become a billionaire.
Vince Palar
Mike chang is probably the coolest and chillest character he needs more recognition
Jay
True and he is so talented
J C
And the better chinese in the world
Scottish- Hero666
Do you mean other Asian?