Money On My Mind Lyrics

[Verse 1]
When I signed my deal, I felt pressure
Don't want to see the numbers, I want to see heaven
You say "Could you write a song for me?"
I say "I'm sorry, I won't do that" happily

[Pre-Chorus]
When I go home, I tend to close the door
I never wanted more, so sing with me
Can't you see?

[Chorus]
I don't have money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love
I don't have money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love

[Post-Chorus]
I do it for the love
I do it for the love

[Verse 2]
Please don't get me wrong, I wanna keep it movin'
I know what that requires, I'm not foolish
Please, can you make this work for me?
'Cause I'm not a puppet, I will work against your strings
[Pre-Chorus]
When I go home, I tend to close the door
I never wanted more, so sing with me
Can't you see?

[Chorus]
I don't have money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love
I don't have money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love

[Post-Chorus]
I do it for the love
I do it for the love

[Bridge]
When the sun will set
Don't you fret
No, I have no money on my mind
No money on my mind
No money on my mind
No, I have no money on my mind
When the sun will set, don't you fret
No, I have no money on my mind
No money on my mind
No money on my mind
No, I have no money on my mind
Just love
[Chorus]
Money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love
I don't have money on my mind, money on my mind
I do it for, I do it for the love

[Post-Chorus]
I do it for the love
I do it for the love

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Genius Annotation

Sam Smith wasn’t bothered about the money when it came to negotiating their record deal, so it’s appropriate that they chose “Money On My Mind” as the lead single for their debut album. On the track, they sing about the importance of artistic integrity and independence.

In an interview with Jimmy Fallon Sam, while not altering their views on the message of the song, subsequently admitted to disliking the composition.

This track inverts the sentiments of Lil Wayne’s “Money On My Mind.”.

Sam’s focus on musical integrity was borne out in 2023 when they released “Unholy” despite some colleagues voicing unease at its originality and risque nature.

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Genius Answer
What did Sam Smith say about "Money On My Mind"?
Genius Answer

Yes! On April 8, 2014, Sam Smith interpreted the song live at C à vous.

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