Must Be The Money
Deion Sanders Lyrics

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Yeah
You know ever since I turned pro in 1989
When I signed the dotted line
People's strange!
'Cause things change
For the better and for the worse
So I called my momma and she said " Baby," (Must be the money)
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
(Must be the money)
It's got to be good
(Must be the money)
I got people wantin' to be my friends
(Must be the money)
People I never knew
People I never thought about associatin with
I don't what it is
Talk to me
Check it out

Diamond Rolex, with 'gators on my feet
I got two pair for every day of the week
My hair is done, my fingernails too
Six buttons down and I don't know what to do

Must be the money (Must be the money)
That's turnin' them on
Must be the money (Must be the money)
You know I can't go wrong
Must be the money (Must be the money)
That keeps me lookin' calm
Must be the money (Must be the money)
That's got me rollin' on the strong

Limousines, in first class I fly
I'm livin' large and you know I can't deny (and my ride's)
A drop-top Benz when I'm with my lady friends
My truck's a six-four with my homie's makin' ends

Must be the money (Must be the money)
That's got me so tough
Must be the money (Must be the money)
I can't get enough
Of all the money (Must be the money)
These women fall in love
Must be the money (Must be the money)
When I'm kickin' it at the club

Flashing lights on the dance floor
The DJ says my name as I make my intro (and you know)
The place is packed, nowhere to find a seat
But Prime don't worry 'cause I'm sensin' VIP

Must be the money (Must be the money)
I got so much jewels
Must be the money (Must be the money)
Twenty-six with all this loot
Must be the money (Must be the money)
To afford the way I live
Must be the money (Must be the money)
When player's ball is at my crib

And if I make a better mansion on my land
Pools, jacuzzis, and my neighbor's can't stand
The way I live is oh so phat
I got two ladies and Prime Time is all that

Must be the money (Must be the money)
That's got me so strong
Must be the money (Must be the money)
That's turnin' them on
Must be the money (Must be the money)
You know I can't go wrong
Must be the money (Must be the money)
Come on ladies sing my song

The first thing people say is
Prime, don't let money change you
Don't let money change you
I say hey, don't let money change you
Because personally, It's gonna change my wardrobe,
My phone number, my address
Hey, my snakeskin shoes gonna change into gators
Hey, my library cards gonna change into credit cards

You know what I'm sayin'?
So don't let money change you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Deion Sanders's song "Must Be The Money" describe the changes that have occurred in his life since he became a professional athlete in 1989. He talks about how people treat him differently, how he can afford expensive things like diamond Rolexes, limousines, and a drop-top Benz, and how women fall in love with him because of his wealth. The chorus, "Must be the money," is a tongue-in-cheek way of acknowledging that his success is partially due to his financial success.

Throughout the song, Sanders pokes fun at the idea that money changes people, saying that it has already changed his wardrobe, phone number, and address. He also alludes to the fact that he has two women in his life and enjoys partying at the club. The song is a celebration of Sanders's extravagant lifestyle, but also a commentary on the way that money and fame can affect people.

Overall, "Must Be The Money" is a humorous and satirical take on the way that success and wealth can change a person's life, and the way that others perceive them. Sanders's playful lyrics and catchy beat make it a fun and memorable song to listen to, but also offer some insight into the culture of professional sports and celebrity.

Line by Line Meaning

Well all right
Deion starts his song with an upbeat affirmation.

Yeah
Deion reiterates his affirmation with an enthusiastic agreement.

You know ever since I turned pro in 1989
Deion reflects on how his life has changed since he started his professional football career.

When I signed the dotted line
Deion refers to his signing contract, which is a significant moment in his career.

People's strange!
Deion acknowledges that people's attitudes towards him have changed since he became famous.

'Cause things change
Deion confirms that once people become successful, things change, either for better or worse.

For the better and for the worse
Deion suggests that fame and fortune can have both positive and negative consequences.

So I called my momma and she said " Baby,"
Deion tells us that he turned to his mother for comfort and advice during this transitional period.

(Must be the money)
Deion's mother humorously attributes his newfound success to luck or money.

Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Deion echoes his mother's thoughts with a catchy chorus.

(Must be the money)
Deion continues to repeat his mother's mantra with a sense of amusement and disbelief.

It's got to be good
Deion believes that the money he's earned is a good thing and has positively impacted his life.

(Must be the money)
Deion's chorus becomes a catchy tagline throughout the song.

I got people wantin' to be my friends
Deion acknowledges that newfound success often attracts new friends and acquaintances.

People I never knew
Deion explains that he's meeting people he's never met before, as his fame grows.

People I never thought about associatin with
Deion reveals that he never considered associating with certain people before he became famous.

I don't what it is
Deion doesn't know why people are drawn to him, but he thinks it's the money.

Talk to me
Deion encourages listeners to engage with him and ask him questions.

Check it out
Deion prompts listeners to listen to the rest of his song, as he has more to say.

Diamond Rolex, with 'gators on my feet
Deion lists some of his preferred accessories, including a diamond-studded Rolex watch and alligator skin shoes.

I got two pair for every day of the week
Deion reveals that he has a lot of shoes, with two pairs for every day of the week.

My hair is done, my fingernails too
Deion takes pride in his appearance and makes sure that his hair and fingernails are always presentable.

Six buttons down and I don't know what to do
Deion is unsure what to do with his shirt, as he has six buttons done up.

That's turnin' them on
Deion suspects that his expensive wardrobe is drawing people towards him.

You know I can't go wrong
Deion is confident that his fashion choices are excellent and will always make a statement.

That keeps me lookin' calm
Deion's stylish outfits help him maintain a calm, collected demeanor.

That's got me rollin' on the strong
Deion believes that his wealth and success are responsible for his self-confidence and belief in himself.

Limousines, in first class I fly
Deion lists some of the luxurious modes of transportation he uses, such as limousines and flying first class.

I'm livin' large and you know I can't deny (and my ride's)
Deion admits that he's living a lavish lifestyle and acknowledges that his transportation plays a part in that life.

A drop-top Benz when I'm with my lady friends
Deion mentions that he drives a convertible Mercedes Benz when spending time with his female friends.

My truck's a six-four with my homie's makin' ends
Deion owns a lowrider truck and enjoys driving it around with his friends.

That's got me so tough
Deion believes that his expensive cars enhance his tough image.

I can't get enough
Deion is obsessed with owning expensive cars and wants to continue adding to his collection.

Of all the money
Deion emphasizes once more that money is the driving force behind his success.

These women fall in love
Deion believes that his wealth is responsible for women being attracted to him.

When I'm kickin' it at the club
Deion highlights how being rich can improve one's social life and give them access to exclusive clubs.

Flashing lights on the dance floor
Deion describes the environment of a club where he is popular, with flashing lights and a lively dance floor.

The DJ says my name as I make my intro (and you know)
Deion is so famous that a DJ knows him and gives him a shout-out when he makes an entrance.

The place is packed, nowhere to find a seat
Deion's popularity attracts a large crowd to the club, making it difficult to find a seat.

But Prime don't worry 'cause I'm sensin' VIP
Despite the club's packed environment, Deion isn't too worried because he feels like he's always treated as a VIP.

I got so much jewels
Deion has a lot of expensive jewelry, such as rings and necklaces.

Twenty-six with all this loot
Deion reveals that he's only 26 years old but already has a lot of money.

To afford the way I live
Deion explains that his wealth is necessary to support his extravagant lifestyle.

Come on ladies sing my song
Deion encourages women in the club to sing along with his catchy chorus.

And if I make a better mansion on my land
Deion hints that he plans to build a larger, more extravagant mansion on his property.

Pools, jacuzzis, and my neighbor's can't stand
Deion envisions a mansion with amenities such as pools and jacuzzis, which might be a source of envy for his neighbors.

The way I live is oh so phat
Deion takes pride in his extravagant lifestyle and feels amazing living it.

I got two ladies and Prime Time is all that
Deion reveals that he's romantically involved with two women at the same time, but he still believes in the value of his success above all else.

That's turnin' them on
Deion repeats that his possessions and financial success attract people to him.

That's got me so strong
Deion feels empowered by his wealth and success, which he believes have enabled him to live this way.

Don't let money change you
Deion acknowledges the fear that people have about money changing a person's character.

Hey, my snakeskin shoes gonna change into gators
Deion humorously suggests that even his preference for shoes will change as he becomes more successful.

Hey, my library cards gonna change into credit cards
Deion playfully imagines that he'll no longer need to borrow books because he can afford to buy them all, thanks to his credit cards.

So don't let money change you
Deion repeats his conviction that money does not have to alter a person's morals or personality.

Writer(s): Deionna Saunders, Rubin Bobby Simmons, Colin Fitzroy Wolfe, Jerome Prister, Michele Blackmon, Dallas Austin Copyright: Emi April Music Inc., Blue Image Music

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