Randy Newman – It’s money that I love – Lyrics with meaning – a satirical look at the empty greed and selfishness that drives some people.
Randy Newman is a genius. His songs are often understated, satirical send-ups. The lyrics are honed to perfection.
It’s Money that I Love
I don’t love the mountains
And I don’t love the sea
And I don’t love Jesus
He never done a thing for me
I ain’t pretty like my sister
Or smart like my dad
Or good like my mama
It’s Money That I Love
It’s Money That I Love
They say that’s money
Can’t buy love in this world
But it’ll get you a half-pound of cocaine
And a sixteen-year old girl
And a great big long limousine
On a hot September night
Now that may not be love
But it is all right
One, two
It’s Money That I Love
Wanna kiss you Three, four
It’s Money That I Love
Used to worry about the poor
But I don’t worry anymore
Used to worry about the black man
Now I don’t worry about the black man
Used to worry about the starving children of India
You know what I say about the starving children of India ?
I say, “Oh mama”
It’s Money That I Love
It’s Money That I Love
It’s Money That I Love
Hadn’t heard this before but definitely an interesting song with powerful lyrics.
Randy is a genius Pooj – he writes stuff that really hits you hard. He has a great sens4e of humour and a cutting bite.
I will definitely be checking out more from him!
Hi Pooj try these:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0jTzgR-ClB4
Thanks Opher I’ll certainly check them out!
There’s nobody quite like him. He brings humour and sarcasm, irony and parody to bear on a range of serious issues.
Satire … but like Alf Garnett, maybe the bigots wouldn’t realise it was?
I know Dave – some people have no brains.
They should have irony lessons in schools! Oh yes, I remember, they were called Eng. Lit …
Well at least they used to specialise in sarcasm!