Lyrics
Material girl, material world
Expressing the persona's identity as a materialistic person in a materialistic world.
Lifestyle so lavish, diamonds and pearls
Describing a luxurious lifestyle with extravagant possessions like diamonds and pearls.
Expensive things, treat me like a queen
Desiring expensive things and expecting to be treated like royalty.
I got to have it, no in between, ah
Emphasizing the determination to acquire desired possessions without compromise.
Put me on a pedestal
Expressing the desire to be elevated and admired.
Face card on impeccable
Referring to a flawless reputation or image.
You know I deserve the world
Asserting the right to deserve the best in the world.
Now treat me like your only girl
Asking to be treated as the only significant person in someone's life.
Yeah I love fancy things
Expressing a love for luxurious and extravagant things.
And the rush that it brings to me
Highlighting the thrill and excitement that fancy things bring to the persona.
To me, to me, to me, to me
-To me, to me, to me
-But it don't mean a thing
Stating that material possessions, specifically a sparkling ring, hold significance.
If I don't have the ring that blings
-That blings, that bli-bli-bli-bli
-Material girl, material world
Reiterating the materialistic theme of the persona's world and expectations.
Lifestyle so lavish, diamonds and pearls
-Expensive things, treat me like a queen
-I got to have it, no in between
-But for the right one
Expressing the possibility of opening up emotionally for the right person.
I might give my heart to the right one
-I might give it all to the right one
-Might fall apart for the right one
-For the right one
Repeating the idea of considering vulnerability for the right person.
For the right one
-Live my life just like a movie scene, yeah
Describing the persona's life as resembling scenes from a movie, with shopping sprees and luxury experiences.
Pretty woman with the shopping sprees, Ooo
-Cosmopolitans at Tiffany's
-And if you can't afford it
Suggesting that if someone cannot afford the persona's lifestyle, they should let her be.
Baby let me be
-Yeah I love fancy things
Reiterating the persona's love for luxury and the excitement it brings.
And the rush that it brings to me
-To me, to me, to me, to me
-To me, to me, to me
Stating that material possessions, particularly a sparkling ring, are crucial for the persona.
But it don't mean a thing
-If I don't have the ring that blings
-That blings, that bli-bli-bli-bli
Emphasizing the importance of the bling factor in possessions.
Material girl, material world
Repeating the materialistic theme and the insistence on having the best.
Lifestyle so lavish, diamonds and pearls
-Expensive things, treat me like a queen
-I got to have it, no in between
-But for the right one
Expressing the willingness to give one's heart and everything for the right person.
I might give my heart to the right one
-I might give it all to the right one
-Might fall apart for the right one
-For the right one
Reiterating the idea of falling apart for the right person.
For the right one
-Material girl, material world
Summarizing the materialistic nature of the persona and the lack of compromise.
Material girl, I got to have it
-Material girl, lifestyle so lavish
-No in between
-Material girl, material world
Reiterating the desire for a lavish lifestyle and royal treatment.
Lifestyle so lavish, diamonds and pearls
-Expensive things, treat me like a queen
-I got to have it, no in between
-But for the right one
Expressing the potential for vulnerability and deep emotional connection for the right person.
I might give my heart to the right one
-I might give it all to the right one
-Might fall apart for the right one
-For the right one
Repeating the willingness to fall apart for the right person.
For the right one
-Huh, ha huh
Concluding with vocal expressions, possibly reflecting the persona's attitude or emotion.
Huh, ha huh
-Huh, ha huh
-Huh, ha huh
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