About the Song
In her 1988 hit “Money,” K.T. Oslin offers a playful and insightful commentary on the pursuit of wealth and material possessions. With her signature blend of humor and poignancy, Oslin paints a vivid picture of a woman who is disillusioned by the superficial values of society.
The song opens with a tongue-in-cheek description of the things that money can buy, from fancy cars and designer clothes to expensive vacations. However, Oslin quickly shifts her focus to the intangible things that truly matter in life, such as love, friendship, and family.
With lines like “Money can’t buy me love, it can’t buy me time, it can’t buy me happiness,” Oslin reminds us that the most valuable things in life are often priceless. She encourages listeners to prioritize their relationships and experiences over material possessions, emphasizing the importance of finding joy in the simple things in life.
“Money” is a clever and thought-provoking song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt disillusioned by the pursuit of wealth. Oslin’s witty lyrics and soulful delivery make this track a timeless classic that continues to entertain and inspire listeners today.
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Lyric: Money
Money let’s me fly to Paris for lunch
And money puts caviar on the crackers I munch
It’ll let me buy all kinds of expensive this and that
But I’ll tell you a secret about money
I been keepin’ under my designer hatYou know, money ain’t what I need
A dollar bill can’t give me kiss
When a little kiss is all I need
It can’t take me for a ride in the country
Or walkin’ in the rainMoney never feels any joy
Honey it sure don’t feel any pain
I don’t need money, all I need is you, oh, oh
Oh, oh, ’cause honey, honey
Honey without you I’d be dining aloneSurrounded by those things I bought
And they still don’t make my house my house
What good is drinkin’ your coffee from a costly cup
If you’re drinkin’ it all by yourself when the sun comes upYou know, money ain’t what I need
A dollar bill can’t give me kiss
When a little kiss is all I need
It can’t take me for a ride in the country
Or walkin’ in the rainMoney never feels any joy
Honey it sure don’t feel any pain
I don’t need money, all I need is you, oh, oh
Oh, oh, ’cause honey, honey
Honey without you I’d be dining aloneAll I need is you, oh, oh, oh, oh
Honey, honey don’t need money
All I need is you