Money Makes The World Go Round
t.r.s. Lyrics
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Chitown
Money make the world go round
Money make the world go round
(What? Go money)
Money makes the world go round
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Yo, for those who live the way that I live
We came a long way
From wiping coal outta eyelids, to rap's hottest
Fake Gazelles to black Pradas
Selling nicks to trey bags, to making hits like Kidada Jones' father
OG's would send me to the store with a dollar
Hit me with some wise advice for me to follow
Ain't nothing free in the world in life
No matter who you are, everybody got they price
And some cost more than other's
When you poor, it's like life ain't even worth living
But when you rich, it's every fat ass worth hittin'
With no chips, your drawers just stay on your hips
I play with the six cuz money make the whole world spin
But without the Franklin faces, you see who's your real friends
It's V-12's, honeys on the cell, bobbin' out the JBL
It's Nas and R. Kell
[R. Kelly]
Never thought that I'd ever live this life
Money stacked in rolls, honeys on each side
Anything I want, I can say it's mine
No more worries 'bout how can I provide
Money makes the world go round
(Nothin' move but the money)
You believe it if you want to
Money makes the world go round
(Said nothin' move but the money)
[R. Kelly]
Oh, many say it's wrong cause I love to spend
Ice in everything countin' Benjamins
All I wanna do try, and let you know
If you don't believe, ask someone who's broke
Money makes the world go round
(Money makes the world go round)
You believe it if you want to
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does
(Still nuttin' move but the money)
Said money makes the world go round
(Money make the world go round, what?
Still nuttin' move but the money)
Nothing but the money
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does
Feels so good, yeah, yeah
So good, this life I finally live
And feels so real
So real this freedom I finally feel
Show me the money
Money makes the world go round
(Go money, go money)
You believe it if you want to
Money makes the world go round
(Go money, go money, yo)
Said that almighty dollar
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does
(Still don't nuttin' move but the money)
This brother's got to have it
Money makes the world go round
From sun up till the sun goes down
(Yeah, what?)
So much money
Money makes the world go round
Hey, makes the world go round
Money makes the world go round
Money makes the world go round
Show me a man that don't need money
Money makes the world go around
And I'll show you a world
(Show me a world)
Standing still, oh
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does, talking 'bout the loot
Money makes the world go round
The song "Money Makes the World Go Round" by T.R.S. featuring Nas and R. Kelly highlights the impact of money in our lives. Nas starts the song by acknowledging his humble beginnings when he had to wipe coal out of his eyelids and sell small quantities of drugs to make a living. He then contrasts that to his current status as a successful rapper, with designer clothes and cars, and beautiful women surrounding him. Nas also acknowledges that everything has a price and some things cost more than others, and how money plays a pivotal role in our interactions with others. He notes that people seem to treat him differently based on his financial status, and without money, it's hard to detect who his real friends are.
R. Kelly then chimes in to express his love for money and how it has enabled him to live his dream life. He mentions having money stacked in rolls, being with beautiful women, and not having to worry about his financial future. Kelly's lyrics suggest an obsession with money and how much of it he can spend on jewelry and luxury items.
Overall, the song is a commentary on how money can influence our social status and how it impacts our lives. It depicts the extreme views of two artists, one who has experienced poverty and finds means to keep up with society, and the other who desires to accumulate wealth and spend on luxuries endlessly.
Line by Line Meaning
Money make the world go round
Money is the driving force of the world
Money makes the world go round
Money is the foundation of society and controls everything
Yo, for those who live the way that I live
We came a long way
From wiping coal outta eyelids, to rap's hottest
Fake Gazelles to black Pradas
Selling nicks to trey bags, to making hits like Kidada Jones' father
OG's would send me to the store with a dollar
Hit me with some wise advice for me to follow
For those who live in poverty, we have come a long way, from wearing fake shoes to making it big through music. Wise old men would offer advice to young boys with a dollar in their pocket.
Ain't nothing free in the world in life
No matter who you are, everybody got they price
And some cost more than other's
When you poor, it's like life ain't even worth living
But when you rich, it's every fat ass worth hittin'
Nothing is free in this world, and everything has its own price. For the poor, life is not worth living, while for the rich, everything is worth indulging in.
With no chips, your drawers just stay on your hips
I play with the six cuz money make the whole world spin
But without the Franklin faces, you see who's your real friends
It's V-12's, honeys on the cell, bobbin' out the JBL
It's Nas and R. Kell
When you have no money, your options are limited, and you learn who your true friends are. When you have money, you can have anything you want. It's all about luxury cars, girls, and music.
Never thought that I'd ever live this life
Money stacked in rolls, honeys on each side
Anything I want, I can say it's mine
No more worries 'bout how can I provide
I never thought I could live this lavish life, with stacks of money and beautiful women on each side. I can have anything I want, without worrying about how to provide for myself.
Oh, many say it's wrong cause I love to spend
Ice in everything countin' Benjamins
All I wanna do try, and let you know
If you don't believe, ask someone who's broke
Many people criticize me for my love to spend money. I enjoy counting my cash and having expensive things. If you don't believe me, ask someone who is poor.
Feels so good, yeah, yeah
So good, this life I finally live
And feels so real
So real this freedom I finally feel
This life of luxury feels great, and I finally have freedom and control over my life.
Money makes the world go round
(Go money, go money)
You believe it if you want to
Money makes the world go round
(Go money, go money, yo)
Money is the driving force of the world, whether you believe it or not.
Said that almighty dollar
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does
(Still don't nuttin' move but the money)
Money is the most powerful thing, and it controls everything in the world.
Money makes the world go round
Hey, makes the world go round
Money makes the world go round
Money is what makes the world work and keeps it spinning.
Show me a man that don't need money
Money makes the world go around
And I'll show you a world
(Show me a world)
Standing still, oh
Money is the force behind progress and without it, nothing moves forward.
Money makes the world go round
Yes it does, talking 'bout the loot
Money makes the world go round
Money is the talk of the town, and it's what keeps the world moving forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALLAN CURTIS BARNES, J. MALONE, KELLY PRICE, NASIR JONES, ROBERT S. KELLY
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