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Mama Can't Buy You Love

Elton John

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Mama Can't Buy You Love

Baby, so they give you anything

Darling, all the joy money can bring

Baby, do they bring you happiness

Darling, you're no different from the rest

Can't you see that it's love you really need

Take my hand and I'll show what a love could be

Before it's too late

Mama don't want you, daddy don't want you

Give it up baby, baby mama can't buy you love

Mama don't want you, daddy don't need you

Give it up baby, baby mama can't buy you love

Baby, fancy friends showing you a smile

Darling, rich relations for a while

Baby, I can only give you love

Darling, this old heart should be enough

All I need is a chance to make you mine

Let me in, I'll change the way you feel inside

Before it's too late

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Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Mama Can't Buy You Love by Elton John is a soulful pop song that delves into the idea that money can't buy genuine affection and happiness. It speaks to the value of sincere love over material wealth. The song suggests that true emotional connections are priceless and better than the superficial satisfaction of bought affection. Key themes include authenticity in relationships, the limits of wealth, and the search for true love. A particularly poignant moment in the song is the chorus, which repeatedly emphasizes that monetary riches cannot replace the warmth and comfort of real love.

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