Greenback Boogie
The Swinging Suits Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴See the money wanna stay, for your meal
Get another piece of pie, for your wife
Everybody wanna know, how it feel
Everybody wanna see, what it's like
Baby wanna be a queen, well alright
We all deserve the finer things, in this life

So working on a little job, in the night

It's forty dollars an hour when I, see the light
The boss say you got a little time, and oh my
He'll be working in a small box, till he die
Me, I gotta be free, all my life
I want a little cream cheese, in my pie

Alright...

Yeah! I'll step back, while you go dance
The greenback boogie
Mother f*ing boogie

Now I'm putting on a big wig, walking hard
Hanging with them big pigs, all them dogs
Got me a couple ideas, straight from God
I want a bean pie
Order me a bean pie
I'll even eat a bean pie, I don't mind
Me and Missy is so very busy busy making money

Alright...

All step back, I'm 'bout to dance
The greenback boogie
The greenback boogie
Boogie now for me

Say, it's far better, when you give it away
It's called the greenback boogie
What people don't say, I say

It's better, when you give it away
It's called the greenback boogie
Don't give it away now, I say
It's better, when you give it away
It's called the greenback boogie
Don't give it away now, I say

See the money wanna stay, for your meal
I'll say it's gonna put some love, in your life
Don't you really wanna know, how it feel?
Everybody wanna see, what it's like
Babe you wanna be inside, it ain't lies
We all know there's better things in this life

Yes I'll step out, on your expense
Doin' the greenback boogie
Mother f*ing boogie
Boogie oogie oogie
Greenback Boogie

Come on back to paradise
Come on back to paradise
Come on back to paradise
Come on back to...
Come on back to...
Come on back to paradise
Come on back to paradise
Come on back to paradise
Come on back to...
Come on back to...

It's the greenback boogie
It's the greenback boogie
Don't give it away now
Don't give it away now, I say

It's better, when you greenback boogie
Well don't give it away
Well don't give it away, I say

It's better...

It's the greenback boogie
Don't give it away...

Overall Meaning

The Swinging Suits's song Greenback Boogie is about the modern-day hustle and the pursuit of money. The lyrics depict different ways people try to make money and how it affects their lives. The first verse talks about the desire for material wealth and the luxuries of life. The second verse describes a person working a mundane job and dreaming of freedom and a better life. The chorus talks about the thrill of making money and giving in to the temptation of material goods. The last verse is a reflection on the nature of money, stating that it is better when given away.

The song's upbeat melody and catchy rhythm are in contrast to the lyrics' cynical tone, commenting on the insatiable hunger for money in modern-day society. The greenback in the title refers to US currency, and the boogie is a reference to the song's style, a swing-boogie-woogie fusion.

Line by Line Meaning

See the money wanna stay, for your meal
Money is a tempting force that wants to stick around for your satisfaction and enjoyment.

Get another piece of pie, for your wife
Money has the power to provide for not only yourself but also for your loved ones.

Everybody wanna know, how it feel
Money is the source of great curiosity and interest, as it can drastically change one's life.

Everybody wanna see, what it's like
Money is an enigma that people strive for, but few truly know its effects or benefits.

Baby wanna be a queen, well alright
Money can bring power and influence, which is desirable for many people.

We all deserve the finer things, in this life
Everyone has the right to enjoy the luxuries and comforts that wealth provides.

So working on a little job, in the night
Working hard and taking up odd jobs is necessary to earn money.

It's forty dollars an hour when I, see the light
Certain jobs pay well, and the promise of a significant payout can motivate someone to work late into the night.

The boss say you got a little time, and oh my
Employers can limit the available time to work, making it imperative to earn as much money as possible during that time.

He'll be working in a small box, till he die
Some people will remain trapped in low-paying jobs and never escape financial struggles.

Me, I gotta be free, all my life
Freedom is a crucial aspect of life, and many people strive to be financially free of any restrictions.

I want a little cream cheese, in my pie
Simple luxuries and pleasures in life are worth striving for, even if it means working hard for them.

Yeah! I'll step back, while you go dance
The desire for financial freedom allows one to sacrifice social outings and experiences.

The greenback boogie
The pursuit and joy of earning money.

Mother f*ing boogie
An expression of excitement and energy when earning money.

Now I'm putting on a big wig, walking hard
With financial success comes power and status, something that can be seen through dressing the part.

Hanging with them big pigs, all them dogs
Success allows one to associate with prestigious and successful people.

Got me a couple ideas, straight from God
Success leads to greater creativity and inspiration, as one is not preoccupied with financial struggles.

I want a bean pie
An example of a simple luxury that is attainable with financial success.

Order me a bean pie
A reminder that wealth brings the ability to order and indulge in pleasures.

I'll even eat a bean pie, I don't mind
A reminder that satisfaction can come from simple pleasures, and one need not always strive for extravagance.

Me and Missy is so very busy busy making money
A focus on working hard to earn money, instead of indulging in leisurely activities.

All step back, I'm 'bout to dance
Taking a step back from social engagements to focus on earning money.

Say, it's far better, when you give it away
Sharing one's wealth with others brings greater fulfillment than hoarding it all for oneself.

It's called the greenback boogie
The joy of earning and sharing money is the essence of the 'greenback boogie.'

What people don't say, I say
A declaration of pride for talking honestly about the importance of money in life.

Don't give it away now, I say
While it is good to share wealth, one should also remember to save and invest for their own future.

Don't give it away...
A reminder that one should not be too generous to a fault and should consider their own future financial security.

Come on back to paradise
The idea that financial security and success is like returning to paradise or a utopia.

It's the greenback boogie
A repetition of the importance and joy of earning and sharing money.

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