Lyrics
You don't believe in love
You lack belief in love.
You don't believe in hatred
You lack belief in hatred.
Put your money in the bank
Suggests putting money in the bank as a prudent way to save.
It's the only way to save it
Emphasizes the importance of saving money.
You try to make a buck
Despite efforts, you haven't earned much.
But you haven't made a penny
You haven't made any profit.
You need a little luck
Luck is needed, but you feel it's elusive.
But you know you won't get any
Despite the need for luck, you expect none.
You don't believe in God
You lack belief in God.
You don't believe in glory
You lack belief in glory or divine greatness.
You've got a brother in the clinic
Reference to a brother in a clinic with a similar life story.
Tells the same kind of story
Indicates a repetitive, perhaps challenging, life situation.
If he had another life
If given another life, there's anticipation of a different outcome.
He'd know what would be waiting
Expectation of a certain fate in another life.
If he had another soul
The soul could be sacrificed for material gain.
He could sell it all to Satan
Considering a pact with Satan for wealth or success.
You don't believe in war
You reject the concept of war.
You don't believe in Jesus
You lack belief in Jesus or a higher power.
Got a sister in New York
Introduction of a sister in New York with a distinct lifestyle.
She knows how she pleases
Suggests the sister knows how to please herself.
Walking the streets
Describes walking the streets, possibly in a difficult urban area.
On the south side of the city
Reference to the challenges faced on the south side of the city.
Trying to make ends meet
Struggling to make ends meet.
Isn't that a pity
Expresses pity for the challenging situation due to financial constraints.
For money
Reiterates the overarching theme of the song, emphasizing the significance of money.
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