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Material Girl Lyrics

by Madonna

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Material Girl Lyrics

Some boys kiss me, some boys hug me I think they're okay If they don't give me proper credit I just walk away They can beg and they can plead But they can't see the light, that's right, that's right 'Cause the boy with the cold hard cash Is always Mister Right 'Cause we are living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl Some boys romance, some boys slow dance That's alright with me If they can't raise my interest then I Have to let them be Some boys try and some boys lie but I don't let them play, no way, no way Only boys that save their pennies Make my rainy day 'Cause they are living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl Living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl Living in a material world Living in a material world Living in a material world Living in a material world Boys may come and boys may go And that's alright you see Experience has made me rich And now they're after me 'Cause everybody's living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girl Living in a material world And I am a material girl You know that we are living in a material world And I am a material girll a material a material a material a material world Living in a material world (Material) Living in a material world Living in a material world (Material) Living in a material world Living in a material world (Material) Living in a material world Living in a material world (Material) Living in a material world

Meaning of Material Girl

“Material Girl” boldly proclaims a rejection of traditional romantic notions, asserting that Madonna’s value isn't determined by affection or emotional investment. The song celebrates a woman who prioritizes wealth and status – “the boy with the cold hard cash” – as her ideal partner, dismissing superficial gestures like romance and slow dancing. She’s not interested in boys who can’t impress her with their financial resources, demonstrating a confident, independent attitude and a shrewd understanding of power dynamics. Madonna's message is one of self-assuredness and challenging societal expectations about love and relationships, suggesting that in this “material world,” possessions define worth. The repetitive chorus emphasizes this central theme – she *is* a material girl – and reinforces her unwavering focus on acquiring wealth and influence, ultimately rejecting sentimentality for a pragmatic pursuit of success.

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