Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2015-03-17
- Album Name: Sorry 4 The Weight (Deluxe Edition)
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “I Want Some Money” by Chief Keef
“I Want Some Money” by Chief Keef is a song about the desire for wealth and material goods. In the chorus, he repeatedly states that he “want[s] some money” as if it were a mantra that sets the tone for the song. Chief Keef expresses his needs and wants through his lyrics for financial gain and the positive effect it has in his life with lines such as “I want more money, got to get it somehow / So I gotta hustle for it, makin’ money each day” and “Money, money, money, I don’t want no trouble / I’m coming up, gonna get it double.” He also suggests that money can buy power, such as in his line, “With this money I’ll be so powerful, no remorse.” The song comes to a close with the reminder that “I want some money” never leaving the listener’s mind, emphasizing the power and importance money has in Chief Keef’s life and aspirations.