In It for the Money
Love's Price: Unraveling the Seductive Tale in 'In It for the Money' by Andreas Kümmert
Lyrics
Gimme some of your jelly bean
Requesting something sweet or desirable (metaphorical reference to affection or attention).
Gonna make no difference
Implies that the action or request won't have any significant impact or consequence.
Ain´t gonna make no scene
Stating that there won't be any drama or fuss made about the request.
Press it onto my jigglebone
Asking for physical contact or intimacy.
Gonna make you sweat
Indicates the desired outcome of the physical interaction (sweat symbolizes exertion or intensity).
Gonna make you moan
Expresses the expectation of pleasure or satisfaction.
Last night I was dreaming of you
Recalling a dream involving the person being addressed.
Wrapped in sugar cream
Describing the dream with a sense of sweetness and comfort.
Your sweet eyes are lyin´lyin´
Suggesting that the person's expressions or emotions are not truthful.
She´s in it for the money
Stating that the person in question is motivated primarily by financial gain.
She pays taxes for her love
Metaphorically implying that she "pays" or sacrifices for love through taxes (possibly referencing sacrifices made for the relationship).
She´s in it for the money
Reiteration of the idea that financial gain is her main motivation.
No holdin´hand up above
She does not offer emotional support or affection.
She bringes me onto my knees
Expresses vulnerability or weakness caused by her actions or presence.
Everytime I come through her door
Indicates a repeated pattern of being affected whenever encountering her.
Mama keeps me waitin´
Implying frustration or impatience caused by her behavior or actions.
The love before slides down on the floor
Suggesting that past love or emotions have been disregarded or neglected.
Last night I was dreaming of you
Similar to line 8, recalling a dream involving the person being addressed.
Wrapped in sugar cream
Reiterating the dream-like state with pleasant associations.
Your sweet eyes are lyin´lyin´
Repetition of the idea that the person's expressions or emotions are insincere.
She´s in it for the money
Restating that her main motivation is financial gain.
She pays taxes for her love
Reiteration of the idea that she sacrifices or pays for love in a transactional manner.
She´s in it for the money
Confirming her primary focus on financial benefits rather than emotional connection.
No holdin´hand up above
Indicates the absence of genuine care or emotional support.
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