Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the thought-provoking French folk-pop of Lilly Wood and The Prick with "You Want My Money." This song offers a compelling narrative on consumerism and societal pressures, making it an excellent track for intermediate English learners. Its clear vocal delivery and direct, relatable lyrics provide an engaging way to explore contemporary social commentary through music and expand your vocabulary in a relevant context.
[English]
Hey hey heyHey hey hey
Hey hey hey
Hey hey hey
I wanna look like what they want me to look like
Drink what they say is right
Wanna live in a house just like that
Live by the rules 'til I die
I need a newer one of everything I own
A flawless life just like that
It's not enough, give me more, give me more
It's not enough, give me more, give me more, give me more
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
I wanna act like they all said I should
Have great success like my mother said I would
I never wanted to ensure
Never wanted to ensure
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
I wanna leave this place covered in gold
I wanna leave this place covered in gold
I wanna leave this place covered in gold
I wanna leave this place covered in gold
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money (hey hey hey)
You wanna strip me butt naked
Hey hey hey
You want my money
You wanna strip me butt naked (butt naked)
You want my money
You wanna strip me butt naked (butt naked)
Key Vocabulary
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Key Grammar Structures
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I wanna look like what they want me to look like
➔ Use of 'wanna' as an informal contraction of 'want to'.
➔ The phrase "what they want me to look like" shows indirect speech.
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It's not enough, give me more, give me more, give me more
➔ Use of imperative form to express a command or request.
➔ The repetition of "give me more" emphasizes urgency.
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You wanna strip me butt naked
➔ Use of 'wanna' in a colloquial context.
➔ The phrase "strip me butt naked" is an informal way to express vulnerability.
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I wanna leave this place covered in gold
➔ Use of the subjunctive mood to express a wish.
➔ The phrase "covered in gold" suggests a desire for wealth.
