MONEY — LISA: what the lyrics really mean
First verse: the song, every line and what it means — in syncI'ma drop it like it's pouring, I'ma pour it on myselfListen to this line with the translationNo sign-upWhat the song is about
LISA's “MONEY” is a swaggering celebration of getting paid and spending it freely on herself, with no apology. She treats a full bank account as permission to shop, dance and show off, picturing banknotes drifting down around her and leaving her autograph at the register. Designer shoes and several currencies add to her sense of being in charge, and the tone stays playful, brash and unbothered.
Key lines
4 lines from the song with the slang, wordplay and references behind them. The full line-by-line breakdown lives in the app.
I'ma drop it like it's pouring, I'ma pour it on myselfListen from this lineWhat's behind the line: The line plays on the Snoop Dogg song "Drop It Like It's Hot", swapping hot for pouring. Pour alone means to tip liquid out, but with money it becomes the image of "making it rain", bills falling like rain. So the literal version sounds silly, while the real meaning is flashy, generous spending on herself.
Dollar bills, dollar billsListen from this lineWhat's behind the line: Bill on its own can mean a payment demand, as in an electricity bill, but with dollar it means a banknote, a piece of paper money. So "dollar bills" are cash, not invoices. The repetition works as a chant that simply celebrates money.
Everyone silent, listen to my money talkListen to the first verse — freeMeaning: Everyone be silent, listen to my money talk
Words in this line- silentquiet
What's behind the line: "Money talks" is a saying that money has power and settles things without words. The money does not literally speak; it is an image of influence. "Everyone silent" is a clipped command with the verb left out.
Watch how my Wons and Yens and Dollars be dropping on you, you, youListen to the first verse — freeWords in this line- Watchlook
- bekeep (being)
- droppingfalling
What's behind the line: Dropping on its own means falling, and on you means onto you, but together they mean showering someone with money, spending lavishly on them. The word be before dropping suggests it happens again and again, not just once. Wons, Yens and Dollars are the currencies of Korea, Japan and the USA, so the singer is boasting of wealth from many countries.
Lyrics © their rights holders. “MONEY” — LISA. Quoted for commentary and learning.
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Words from the song in alphabetical order, with what they mean here.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ass | butt |
| bands | thousands of dollars |
| bread | money |
| check | paycheck |
| dun | sound |
| dundun | sound |
| made | earned |
| yummy | tasty |
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Questions about “MONEY”
What is “MONEY” by LISA about?
LISA's “MONEY” is a swaggering celebration of getting paid and spending it freely on herself, with no apology.
What does “I'ma drop it like it's pouring, I'ma pour it on myself” mean in “MONEY”?
The line plays on the Snoop Dogg song "Drop It Like It's Hot", swapping hot for pouring.
What does “Everyone silent, listen to my money talk” mean in “MONEY”?
Everyone be silent, listen to my money talk. "Money talks" is a saying that money has power and settles things without words.
Where can I see every line of “MONEY” explained?
This page explains 4 key lines. In the theIDOL app Sori goes through all 48 lines word by word, in sync with the song; the first verse is free and needs no sign-up.
Official music video
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Credits and sources
- Artist
- LISA
- Official video
- BLACKPINK · YouTube
Lyrics and music belong to their rights holders. This page quotes no more than four lines for commentary; the translations, pronunciation and explanations are written by theIDOL.