Lyrics
Some folks think I'm greedy
Some people perceive me as greedy
And I just take from you
It is believed that I take advantage of others
And if I say that's true now
If I admit to being greedy, what purpose would that serve?
What good would that do?
Questioning the significance of acknowledging greed
And if I wanted to be funny
If I wanted to be humorous
I could say that all the money
I could claim that all the money spent on me was fraudulent
That you spent on me was just
Suggesting the possibility of financial deceit
From fraud
Money spent on me might be considered as obtained through fraud
And if I wanted to be bitter
If I wanted to be resentful
I could say that little by little
I could argue that your contributions were not beneficial
All you did for me was no good
Implying that the assistance provided was of no value
I didn't lose your money
Emphasizing that the speaker did not squander your money
I didn't lose your money
Repetition for emphasis
I didn't lose your money
Reiteration of not being responsible for the loss of your money
Oh no your money just lost you
Asserting that your money's loss is not the speaker's fault
You brought me up this way
You raised me in this manner
When just a little bit of love
A small amount of love could have influenced my behavior
Could have changed my ways
Regret for the lack of positive influence on behavior
Some folks help the needy
Some people assist those in need
Me I just help myself
The speaker, however, prioritizes self-interest
And if I shared with you now
If the speaker shared, it would reduce their wealth
It would steadily decrease my wealth
Weighing the impact of sharing on personal wealth
And if I saw you on the street
If encountering someone in need
With worn out shoes upon your feet
The speaker wouldn't even offer the price of a cup of tea
I wouldn't give you the price of a cup of tea
Highlighting a lack of generosity and empathy
I know you brought me from the gutter
Acknowledging a difficult past, brought out of poverty
Helped me earn my bread and butter
Recognition of assistance in earning a living
But I have a lousy memory
Admitting to a forgetful nature despite past help
I didn't lose your money
Reiteration that the speaker did not lose your money
I didn't lose your money
Repetition for emphasis
I didn't lose your money
Emphasizing the lack of responsibility for money's loss
Oh no your money just lost you
Insisting that your money's loss is not the speaker's fault
When just a little bit
Emphasizing the significance of a small amount of love
And just a little bit
Repetition for emphasis
And just a little bit
-And just a little bit
-And just a little bit of love
Highlighting the transformative power of love
Love love love
Repetition of "love" for emphasis
Could have changed my ways
Love could have influenced the speaker's behavior positively
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