Rich Man – English Lyrics

• By: Meghan Trainor

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the empowering world of Meghan Trainor's "Rich Man"! This vibrant pop track, inspired by Cher's legendary quote, is a fantastic way to explore English expressions of self-confidence and independence. Learn how to articulate power and self-worth through catchy lyrics and a feel-good vibe, perfect for boosting your language skills while getting an anthem stuck in your head.

[English]

Ah

Mama, I'm a rich man

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am"

When I walk in, I make big bands

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can (ah)

I said, Mama (hey), I'm a rich man

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am" (whoo!) (Yes, ma'am)

When I walk in, I make big bands

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can

I'm a passenger princess, I don't drive myself no more

See the bags under my eyes? Call them Chanel and Dior

I'm so pretty and so paid, got these boys feelin' insecure

I taste the jealousy when I keep on makin' more

I'm a CEO, and I love control

So if you want this, spend that

My presence got a price tag, yeah

I said, Mama, I'm a rich man (hey)

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am" (yes, ma'am)

When I walk in, I make big bands

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can

I said, Mama, I'm a rich man

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am" (yes, ma'am)

When I walk in, I make big bands (whoo)

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can

I'm the rich man

Do what I, do what I want (whoo)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man (oh)

Do what I, do what I want

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm the- (hey, hey)

Breadwinner, I eat diamonds for dinner

Better bow down, baby, bow down

All the kings give a queen their crown

I'm a CEO and I love control

So if you want this spend this, spend that (if you want this, spend that)

My presence got a price tag, yeah

I said, Mama, I'm a rich man

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am" (say, "Yes, ma'am")

When I walk in, I make big bands

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can

I said, Mama, I'm a rich man (I'm a rich man)

And I make 'em line up and say, "Yes, ma'am" (say, "Yes, ma'am")

When I walk in, I make big bands

So I'ma do what I want 'cause a bitch can

I'm the rich man

Do what I, do what I want (whoo)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man (oh)

Do what I, do what I want

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man (hey, hey)

Do what I, do what I want

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man

Do what I, do what I want (whoo)

I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man

Said, do what I, do what I want (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man)

'Cause I'm a rich man

Do what I, do what I want (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man)

And I do what what I, do what I want, oh (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a rich man)

Do what I, do what I want (I'm a, I'm a, I'm a, I'm a-)

I'm a rich man

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
rich /rɪtʃ/ A2	adjective - having a lot of money or valuable possessions
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult male human being
make /meɪk/ A1	verb - to create or cause to exist
line /laɪn/ B1	noun - a long narrow mark or sequence of items verb - to arrange people or things in a row
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to utter words
walk /wɔk/ A1	verb - to move on foot
big /bɪɡ/ A1	adjective - large in size or amount
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to desire or wish for something
passenger /ˈpæsɪndʒər/ B1	noun - a person traveling in a vehicle without driving
princess /ˈprɪnsəs/ A2	noun - a female member of a royal family
bag /bæɡ/ A1	noun - a container, usually with handles, for carrying items
eyes /aɪz/ A1	noun - organs of sight
jealousy /ˈdʒɛləsi/ B2	noun - a feeling of envy towards someone’s advantages
CEO /ˌsiː iː ˈoʊ/ C1	noun - Chief Executive Officer, the highest‑ranking manager in a company
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to direct or influence something verb - to direct or manage something
spend /spɛnd/ A2	verb - to use money or time for a purpose
presence /ˈprɛzəns/ B2	noun - the state of being physically present
crown /kraʊn/ B1	noun - a ornamental headpiece worn by a monarch, symbol of authority

Key Grammar Structures

• Mama, I'm a rich man

  ➔ Subject-Verb-Complement with a noun as a complement.

  ➔ This is a simple declarative sentence stating a fact. The phrase 'rich man' functions as a predicate nominative, renaming the subject 'I'.

• I'm so pretty and so paid, got these boys feelin' insecure

  ➔ Compound Adjectives & Participial Phrase.

  ➔ "so pretty" and "so paid" are compound adjectives modifying 'I'. 'feelin' insecure' is a participial phrase acting as an adjective describing the boys.

• I taste the jealousy when I keep on makin' more

  ➔ Present Simple Tense & Gerund as Object of Verb.

  ➔ The verb 'taste' is used metaphorically. 'makin'' is a gerund functioning as the object of the verb 'keep on'.

• So if you want this, spend that

  ➔ Conditional Sentence (Type 1) & Imperative.

  ➔ This is a Type 1 conditional sentence: 'If you want this' (condition), 'spend that' (result). 'spend that' is an imperative sentence giving a direct command.