Money Honey
Love's Battle for Gold: Decoding Little Richard's 'Money Honey'
Lyrics
You know, the landlord rang my front door bell
The landlord is at the singer's front door.
I let it ring for the littlest spell
The singer delayed answering the door for a short time.
I went to the window
The singer went to the window.
And I peeped through the blind
The singer peeked through the blind (curtain).
And asked him to tell me what was on his mind
The singer asked the landlord to express the reason for the visit.
He says
The landlord responds to the singer's inquiry.
"Money, honey" yeah
The landlord emphasizes the need for money.
"Money, honey" woo ooh
Repetition of the importance of money with a vocal expression.
"Money, honey, if you wanna get along with me."
The singer implies that financial well-being is essential for a relationship.
Well, I was screaming
The singer expresses strong emotions, possibly frustration or urgency.
"Fella, what's wrong with you?", hey
The singer questions the other person's emotional state.
"From this day on, our romance is true?"
The singer seeks confirmation that their romantic connection is genuine.
Said, "Tell me baby are they there to play?"
A question about the intentions of others in the romantic relationship.
"How could another man take my place?
The singer wonders how someone else could replace them.
She says
No specific information provided in this line.
"Money, honey", yeah
Repetition of the emphasis on the significance of money.
"Money, honey", woo
Expressing the importance of money with enthusiasm.
"Money, honey, if you wanna get along with me"
Reaffirmation that financial compatibility is crucial for a harmonious relationship.
Well, I was screamin'
Reiteration of the singer's emotional state, possibly frustration or urgency.
"Fella, what's wrong with you?", hey, hey
Repetition of the question about the other person's emotional state.
This day on, our romance is true?"
Confirmation of the enduring nature of the romantic relationship.
I said "Tell me baby, are they there to play?"
Reiteration of the question about the intentions of others in the romantic relationship.
"How could another man take my place?"
Restating the singer's concern about being replaced.
I says
No specific information provided in this line.
"Money, honey", hey
Repetition of the emphasis on the need for financial compatibility.
"Money, honey", woo ooh
Expressing the importance of money with vocal emphasis.
"Money, honey, (hey) if you wanna get along with me"
Reaffirmation that financial well-being is crucial for a successful relationship.
Ohh
No specific information provided in this line.
Ohh ooh, woo
Continuation of vocal expressions without specific verbal content.
Ahh money, money, money, money
Repetition of the word "money" with vocal emphasis.
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