Lyrics
Yeah yeah yeah
Expressing excitement or agreement.
Girl money
Repetition for emphasis; highlighting the theme of the song ("Girl Money").
Girl money
-Girl money
-I was sittin' alone
Describing a situation of being alone.
But not very long
Indicating a short period of solitude.
She had a weakness for comin' on strong
Describing someone with a penchant for making advances boldly.
She was licking my fingers
Describing intimate interaction involving fingers.
And drinking my booze
Depicting sharing of drinks, suggesting a social atmosphere.
She whispered sweet nothings
Referring to romantic words exchanged.
I said 'Babe, is it true?'
Questioning the truth of the romantic statements.
What'd you say? - Show me yours & I'll show you mine
Dialogue about a reciprocal display of intimacy.
What'd you do? - Ordered a bottle of the finest French wine
Describing an extravagant choice of wine.
Where'd you go? - I was heading for heaven when she took the wheel
Narrating a shift in direction influenced by the partner.
She took me to the cleaners, she knows how it feels
Expressing a feeling of being taken advantage of.
Out all night
Setting the scene of being out late.
Time to get started
Emphasizing the start of a new activity.
Saving all week for her bedroom party
Saving money for a specific event.
Dollar for her drink
Assigning a cost to the partner's drink.
Dollar for the honey
Assigning a cost to the partner's presence (honey).
Burnin' a hole
Metaphorically describing a financial commitment.
Gonna spend my girl money
Expressing the intention to spend money on the partner.
Girl money
Reiteration of the theme ("Girl Money").
Long legged Rosie from Baltimore
Introducing a character named Rosie.
Took me farther than I've been before
Describing Rosie's impact on the narrator's life.
Oh she loved me for those diamonds & pearls
Highlighting Rosie's materialistic affection.
Took me for a ride
Narrating a journey initiated by Rosie.
Took me around the world
Describing an extensive experience with Rosie.
What'd you day?
Asking questions about the experience with Rosie.
What'd you do?
-Where'd you go?
-Come on baby
-Come on baby keep drivin' me crazy
Encouraging Rosie to continue exciting the narrator.
You know the story I'm speaking of
Referencing typical romantic elements (champagne, roses, limos).
Champagne, red roses & limos
Describing a headlong plunge into romantic involvement.
Head first to the tunnel of love
Metaphorically describing a journey into love.
Sometimes you're out
Highlighting the ups and downs of relationships.
Sometimes you're in
-Sometimes you lose
-But sometimes you win
Expressing the unpredictable nature of relationships.
Playing the game
Describing engagement in romantic pursuits.
Paying the price
Acknowledging the cost of participating in romance.
We're throwing a party
Announcing a party with an invitation to the listener.
And you're coming tonight Yeah yeah
Reiteration of the intention to spend money on the partner.
Out all night
Repetition of the themes of staying out, saving money, and spending on the partner.
Time to get started
-Saving all week for her bedroom party
-Dollar for her drink
-Dollar for the honey
-Burnin' a hole
-Gonna spend my girl money
-Out all night
-Time to get started
-Saving all week for her bedroom party
-Dollar for her drink
-Dollar for the honey
-Burnin' a hole
-Gonna spend my girl money
-Spend my girl money
-Girl money
Final repetition of the theme ("Girl Money").
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