All you, get back
Coming to the stage is a girl who’s new in town
She go by the name “Where Your Stacks At?”
This pretty little thing, I swear, won’t let you down
Watch her drop it like
Hey (Ay, ay, ay, ay)
Hey (Ay, ay, ay, ay)
Oh, it’s not complicated so this won’t take a while
You see, music make her dance and
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
She’s a super freak
You wouldn’t know it if you saw her outside these velvet walls
Uh, no, she don’t go where preachers preach
She only go to the church where dollars fall
Watch her drop it like
Hey (Ay, ay, ay, ay)
Hey (Ay, ay, ay, ay)
Oh, it’s not complicated so this won’t take a while
You see, music make her dance and
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
Yeah
Yeah
Yeah
Watch her
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
(Got, got, got, got)
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
(Got, got)
Oh, it’s not complicated so this won’t take a while
You see, music make her dance and
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got) Yeah
(Give her what you got, give her, give her what you got)
Money, money, money make her smile
The Power of Music and Money
“Money Make Her Smile” by Bruno Mars is a vibrant, energetic track that explores the allure of money and the magnetic pull it has on certain lifestyles. The lyrics paint a picture of a captivating woman whose happiness is driven by both the rhythm of music and the allure of wealth. Through clever wordplay, Bruno Mars highlights how materialism and entertainment blend in nightlife culture, where success and affluence become the center of attention. The repetition in the chorus emphasizes the simplicity and directness of her motivation, making the message both catchy and memorable.
Underneath the Glamour
The song also offers a subtle commentary on identity and perception. The woman in the spotlight is described as a “super freak” inside the club, but unrecognizable outside its “velvet walls.” This contrast invites listeners to question the boundaries between public persona and private reality, as well as the societal norms that define worth and happiness.
Song Credits
- Artist: Bruno Mars
- Songwriters: Bruno Mars, Philip Lawrence, Ari Levine, Jeff Bhasker, Emile Haynie
- Release Year: 2012
- Label: Atlantic Records