People Get Funny When They Get a Little Money
Money's Impact: Unveiling Human Nature Through Eddie Harris' Lyrics
Lyrics
Once a friend is always a friend
Emphasizes the lasting nature of friendship.
It's not always true
Challenges the belief that once someone is a friend, they will always be a friend.
Money makes the difference as to what people say or do
Highlights the influence of money on people's behavior and choices.
People I've known for years
Reflects on the consistency of certain people over the years.
That's always been the same
Points out that some people remain unchanged even with the passage of time.
When they get a good job, they up and change their name
Observes a tendency for people to alter their identity when they achieve financial success.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
Reiterates the idea that people undergo a change in behavior when they acquire money.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
-People are the same wherever you go
Suggests that human behavior is consistent regardless of location.
You can be very good friends, when you both have no dough
Highlights the challenges in maintaining friendships when both parties face financial difficulties.
Friends talk on the telephone about everybody in town
Describes gossip and discussions among friends.
When one friend loses his job, the other one puts him down
Depicts a scenario where a friend criticizes another friend for losing their job.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
Repeats the assertion that money influences people's behavior negatively.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
-People will fight for a cause when it's to their advantage
Points out the conditional nature of people's commitment to causes, influenced by personal gain.
When they get a little more money, their cause begins to vanish
Notes the tendency for people to abandon causes as they become financially better off.
When things are bad, people tend to stay real mad
Highlights the correlation between financial well-being and emotional state.
When things are good, they want to change their neighborhood
Suggests that people desire change in their surroundings when they are economically prosperous.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
Reiterates the theme of changed behavior in response to financial improvement.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
-People get a position, they never return your call
Describes the neglectful behavior of individuals in positions of power or influence.
They see you and won't speak when walking down the hall
Depicts a scenario where someone avoids acknowledging others when they achieve success.
They join a social club, which is the latest trend
Comments on the trend of joining exclusive social circles for social status.
Then get a brand-new car and you never see them again
Illustrates the isolating effect of material success on personal relationships.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
Repeats the idea that people change adversely with the acquisition of money.
People get funny when they get a little money every time
-I'm no different than you
Asserts the commonality between the speaker and the audience regarding the desire for money.
Everybody knows they want money too
Acknowledges the universal desire for financial prosperity.
When I get some money, I'm gonna act a fool
Expresses a humorous intention to indulge in extravagant behavior when the speaker gets money.
Buy me a great big car and cruise around the school
Specifies the desire to purchase a large car and flaunt success.
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