Rich Boy – English Lyrics

• By: Galantis

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant sounds of Galantis' "Rich Boy" and explore a song that beautifully blends upbeat electronic music with a universally relatable message. Through its catchy lyrics and infectious rhythm, you'll learn common English phrases expressing independence and the desire for true affection. What makes this song special is its unique vocal origin from a young girl, showcasing how pure emotion can transcend age and language, making it a fun and meaningful way to connect with English musical expressions.

[English]

I don't need a rich boy I don't want your money

No, you don't gotta spend nothing on me

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want dollars

No, you don't gotta be a high roller

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

Sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

All I want is sweet sweet love

Sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want your money

No, you don't gotta spend nothing on me

All I want is sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want dollars

No, you don't gotta be a high roller

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want your money

No, you don't gotta spend nothing on me

All I want is sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want dollars

No, you don't gotta be a high roller

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want your money

No, you don't gotta spend nothing on me

All I want is sweet sweet love

I don't need a rich boy I don't want dollars

No, you don't gotta be a high roller

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rich /rɪtʃ/ B1	adjective - having a great deal of money or assets; wealthy.
boy /bɔɪ/ A1	noun - a male child or young man.
money /ˈmʌni/ A1	noun - a current medium of exchange in the form of coins and banknotes.
spend /spɛnd/ A2	verb - pay out money for goods or services.
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection. verb - feel deep affection for.
sweet /swiːt/ A1	adjective - having the pleasant taste characteristic of sugar or honey.
dollars /ˈdɒlər/ A2	noun - the basic monetary unit of the United States.
roller /ˈroʊlər/ B1	noun - a person who lives a luxurious lifestyle, often involving gambling.
need /niːd/ A1	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important.
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - have a desire to possess or do (something); wish for.

Key Grammar Structures

• I don't need a rich boy

  ➔ Present Simple, Modal Verb (need)

  ➔ The sentence uses the **present simple** tense to express a habitual action or a general truth. The verb "**need**" is used as a modal verb here, expressing a lack of necessity.

• I don't want your money

  ➔ Present Simple, Negative Form

  ➔ This sentence uses the **present simple** in the negative form. "Don't" is a contraction of "do not" and negates the verb "want".

• No, you don't gotta spend nothing on me

  ➔ Informal Grammar (gotta), Double Negative

  ➔ "Gotta" is an informal contraction of "got to" or "have got to". The double negative "nothing on me" is grammatically incorrect in standard English but used for emphasis. It means you don't need to spend anything.

• All I want is sweet sweet love, sweet sweet love

  ➔ Inversion for Emphasis, Parallelism

  ➔ The sentence structure inverts the typical subject-verb order for emphasis. The repeated phrase "sweet sweet love" demonstrates parallelism, creating a rhythmic and memorable effect.

• All I want is sweet sweet love

  ➔ Subject-Verb agreement, Parallelism

  ➔ The verb "is" agrees with the singular subject "all." The repetition of "sweet sweet love" creates a parallel structure, emphasizing the object of desire.