BILLIONAIRE — BABYMONSTER: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncAnd it ain't my fault if you not trying to match my moodPlay the first verse with translationNo sign-upLearn the danceOne 8-count at a time · slow-mo and mirror · with a free accountWhat does “BILLIONAIRE” by BABYMONSTER mean?
In “BILLIONAIRE,” BABYMONSTER celebrate a kind of wealth that has nothing to do with cash, just a rare quality that belongs only to them. They enter like monsters, break the rules and bet on themselves, while envy tints onlookers' eyes green and they float high above it all. Heavy bass and card-table swagger keep the mood cocky and playful throughout.
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And it ain't my fault if you not trying to match my moodListen from this lineWords in this line- ain'tis not
What's behind the line: 'Match' means to equal, 'mood' means state of feeling; 'match my mood' means keeping up with her energy level, not copying an emotion. 'Ain't' is casual speech for 'is not'.
Oh (Oh), look at me (Look at me), I woke up (I woke up)Listen from this lineMeaning: Oh, look at me, I woke up
Money don't compare, I got something rareListen from this lineWords in this line- gothave
What's behind the line: 'don't compare' literally reads 'does not compare', but colloquially it means 'doesn't come close', 'is nowhere near the same'.
BABYMONSTER got me feeling like a billionaireListen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- gotmade
What's behind the line: 'got me feeling' is colloquial: 'got' alone means 'obtained', 'feeling' alone is the act of sensing, but together they mean 'made me feel'.
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| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| bbbbbillionaire | b-b-billionaire |
| can't | cannot |
| flame | fire |
| mean | intend |
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Questions about “BILLIONAIRE”
What is “BILLIONAIRE” by BABYMONSTER about?
In “BILLIONAIRE,” BABYMONSTER celebrate a kind of wealth that has nothing to do with cash, just a rare quality that belongs only to them.
What does “And it ain't my fault if you not trying to match my mood” mean in “BILLIONAIRE”?
'Match' means to equal, 'mood' means state of feeling; 'match my mood' means keeping up with her energy level, not copying an emotion.
What does “Money don't compare, I got something rare” mean in “BILLIONAIRE”?
'don't compare' literally reads 'does not compare', but colloquially it means 'doesn't come close', 'is nowhere near the same'.
Where can I see every line of “BILLIONAIRE” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Ari goes through all 46 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
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