Lyrics
One, two, three, four
Introduction and counting off, setting the tone.
See I only wanna have a good life
Expressing a desire for a good life.
One I could live and wouldn't have to despise
Desiring a life that one can live without despising.
But I only wanted you to know
Stating the intention to communicate something important.
That without the money
Highlighting the significance of money in the message.
There's nothing you can do
Asserting that without money, there are limitations and constraints.
There are those who never had to work at all
Observing individuals who have never had to work.
Come from places where green from trees fall
Describing individuals from affluent backgrounds where money comes easily.
But I only wanted you to know
Reiterating the importance of understanding the impact of money.
That without the money they're
Emphasizing that without money, communication is affected.
Talk through and through without the money
Indicating that without money, people are genuine and unfiltered.
They're just like me and you
Comparing those without money to the common experience of all individuals.
You can't start out with two empty hands
Stating the impossibility of starting with nothing.
From the house up on the hill
Highlighting the contrast between the privileged and those starting with less.
And you don't invent the first electric light
Emphasizing that significant inventions are not born out of wealth.
On the back of a thousand dollar bill
Rejecting the idea that groundbreaking achievements require a large financial backing.
See I only wanted everything for me
Expressing a personal desire for everything without considering the cost.
Yeah I only wanted everything for free yeah
Reiterating the desire for everything without having to pay for it.
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