Money Isn't All
Life's Symphony: Beyond Money's Call with Vybz Kartel
Lyrics
Money isn't all, worse when life is gone
Money is not everything, especially when life is lost.
Little girls & little boys
Reference to both young girls and boys.
Sing this song with joy
Encouraging the joyous singing of this song.
Money isn't all, right
Reiteration that money is not the ultimate priority.
But getting it is alright
Acknowledging the acceptability of acquiring money.
The cheddar cheddar she loves my car
Describing attraction to material possessions (car).
So she wanna do it all night
Expressing a desire for prolonged intimacy due to material allure.
I let her, let her
Consenting to the desire for an extended intimate encounter.
Easy does it, girl you love it
Encouraging a relaxed approach to enjoyment.
Don't go out with people outfit
Advising against being overly concerned with outward appearances.
L'Oreal Kiss, Gucci Pelvis
Mentioning brand names associated with attractiveness.
Living di star life must be Elvis
Describing a glamorous lifestyle akin to Elvis Presley.
Pay di landlord fi buy di building
Using money to secure real estate.
German vehicle space ship engine
Investing in high-end German vehicles.
Blood blood diamonds, Jewish jewelry
Reference to valuable items and cultural influences.
Me & a white girl puffing a doobie
Interracial relationship, recreational drug use.
I'm not done yet, need a day jet
Expressing the need for more achievements.
Now is di right time, Rolex bracelet
Emphasizing the present as the opportune time for success.
Buy up some horses, how many race left?
Investing in horse racing.
Go every Watsons, so mi a place bet
Placing bets at various locations.
Send fi Kahira, come a di States yes
Summoning someone named Kahira to the United States.
Higher than high school
Comparing achievements to surpassing high school.
Look pon dem grades deh
Examining academic performance.
Get some computer, build up a place yeh
Investing in technology and infrastructure.
Teach di Gaza youths, build up dem brains yeh
Educating and empowering young individuals from Gaza.
What is di motive, getting a house built
Questioning the motivation behind building a house.
Money being counting, high as a mountain
Highlighting the constant counting of money.
Life is a journey, rollercoasting
Portraying life as a rollercoaster journey with ups and downs.
Yesterday sadness, wishing and hoping
Reflecting on past sorrows and wishes.
Today's better, La Vida Loc'ing
Embracing a better present lifestyle (La Vida Loca).
Champagne toasting, High grade smoking
Celebrating with champagne and high-quality cannabis.
Loving di best girls, getting di most kids
Enjoying romantic relationships and having children.
School & playgrounds, toys and those things
Investing in education and recreational facilities for children.
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