Kanye West’s “Gold Digger” is one of the most iconic songs of the 21st century. Released in 2005, the song instantly became a hit and earned West his third Grammy. The song is an ode to the materialistic nature of relationships and is sung from the perspective of a man who is wary of a woman who is only interested in him for his money. This article takes a look at the full lyrics of the song and provides an overview of the song’s meaning and its impact.
Overview of “Gold Digger”
“Gold Digger” is a song by American rapper and producer Kanye West, featuring guest vocals from Jamie Foxx. It was released as the second single from West’s second studio album, Late Registration. The song was produced by West and contains samples of Ray Charles’ “I Got a Woman”. The song peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming West’s second number one single in the country, and went on to become one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song has been certified 9-times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
The song’s lyrics are sung from the perspective of a man who is wary of a woman who is only interested in him for his money. West raps about a woman who is “spending his money for sure” and is “tryin’ to get him for his paper”. The song has become a popular anthem for women who date wealthy men and is seen as a commentary on the materialistic nature of some relationships.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1
“She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
Chorus
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
Verse 2
Now I ain’t sayin’ she a gold digger
But she ain’t messin’ with no broke niggas
She got a pocket full of rubbers
And a pocket full of prophylactics
Chorus
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
Verse 3
She say I gotta get that money, money, money
I gotta get that money, money, money
She say I gotta get that money, money, money
I gotta get that money, money, money
Chorus
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
Verse 4
She say I gotta have that money, money, money
I gotta have that money, money, money
She say I gotta have that money, money, money
I gotta have that money, money, money
Chorus
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
Verse 5
She say I got to get that money, money, money
I got to get that money, money, money
She say I got to get that money, money, money
I got to get that money, money, money
Chorus
She take my money when I’m in need
Yeah she’s a triflin’ friend indeed
Oh she’s a gold digger way over town
That digs on me
“Gold Digger” is an iconic song that has become a modern-day anthem for women who date wealthy men. The song’s catchy chorus and clever lyrics have made it a classic in the music world. It has become a symbol of the materialistic nature of relationships and is a commentary on the price of love.