Artist: Dire Straits
Track: Money for Nothing
Lyrics
(I want my, I want my MTV)
(I want my, I want my MTV)
(I want my, I want my MTV)
(I want my, I want my MTV)
Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Now that ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Lemme tell ya, them guys ain't dumb
Maybe get a blister on your little finger
Maybe get a blister on your thumb
We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators, we got to move these color TVs
See the little faggot with the earring and the make up
Yeah, buddy, that's his own hair
That little faggot got his own jet airplane
That little faggot, he's a millionaire
We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators, we gotta move these color TVs
We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators, we got to move these color TVs
Looky here, look out
I shoulda learned to play the guitar
I shoulda learned to play them drums
Look at that mama, she got it stickin' in the camera man
We could have some
And he's up there, what's that?
Hawaiian noises?
Bangin' on the bongos like a chimpanzee
That ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Get your money for nothin', get your chicks for free
We got to install microwave ovens, custom kitchen deliveries
We got to move these refrigerators, we gotta move these color TVs
Listen here
Now that ain't workin' that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the MTV
That ain't workin', that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Get your money for nothin' and your chicks for free
Ooh, money for nothin', chicks for free
Money for nothin', chicks for free (money, money, money)
Money for nothin', chicks for free
Get your money for nothin', get your chicks for free
Get your money for nothin' and the chicks for free
Get your money for nothin' and the chicks for free
Look at that, look at that
Get your money for nothin' (I want my, I want my)
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Money for nothin', chicks for free (I want my, I want my, I want my MTV)
Get your money for nothin' (I want my, I want my)
And the chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Get your money for nothin' (I want my, I want my)
And the chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Easy, easy money for nothin' (I want my, I want my)
Easy, easy chicks for free (I want my MTV)
Easy, easy money for nothin' (I want my, I want my)
Chicks for free (I want my MTV)
That ain't workin'
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Money for nothing, chicks for free
Full Lyrics and Meaning
Genius Lyrics
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing
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The most successful Dire Straits single, “Money for Nothing” is inspired by Mark Knopfler listening to a man complaining about the musicians that emerged in the 1980s.
The song
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing (Single Edit)
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[Intro] / I want my MTV / [Verse 1] / Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't working, that's the way you do it / Money for
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"Weird Al" Yankovic – Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*
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Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies is a parody of both, the Dire Straits' Money for Nothing, and the television sitcom Beverly Hillbillies. The video appears in the movie UHF.
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Gus G. – Money for Nothing
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Now look at them yo-yo's, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't workin' that's the way you do it / Money for nothin' and chicks for free / Now that
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Dire Straits – Money For Nothing (Air Soundtrack)
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[Intro] / I want my MTV / Huh / [Verse 1] / Now look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't working, that's the way you do it
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing Interpolations
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing Samples
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing Samples
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Royal Trux – Money For Nothing
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Yeah, would you look at them yo-yos / Thats the way you do it / You play your guitar on the MTV / That ain't 'a workin', Thats the way we do it / Get your Money for nothing / And
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ApologetiX – Monkeys for Uncles (parody of Money for Nothing by Dire Straits)
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"Now look at them Dodos" that's the way they view us They say that Christians are a dead species Then they worship macroevolution Monkeys for uncles in your history Now that ain't
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Dinosaur Pile-Up – Money For Nothing
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I want my MTV / Now look at them yo-yo's, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't workin', that's the way you do it / Money for nothin' and your
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Empire Cast (Ft. Jussie Smollett & Yazz) – Money for Nothing
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Remake of Dire Straits' popular 80s hit “Money For Nothing”.
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Leo Moracchioli – Money for Nothing (Metal Version)
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[Verse 1] / Now look at them yo-yo's, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't workin', that's the way you do it / Money for nothing, and chicks for
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Mark Knopfler – Money for Nothing (Live at the Royal Albert Hall)
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I want my, I want my MTV / I want my, I want my MTV / I want my, I want my MTV / I want my, I want my MTV / Now look at them yo-yo's, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar
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Selo i Ludy – Money For Nothing
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Yeah, would you look at them yo-yos / Thats the way you do it / You play your guitar on the MTV / That ain't 'a workin', Thats the way we do it / Get your Money for nothing / And
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Big Daddy – Money For Nothing
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[Verse 1] / Lord, look at them yo-yos, that's the way you do it / You play the guitar on the MTV / That ain't workin' that's the way you do it / Money for nothin' and chicks for
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UnchartedRadio
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Originally from Canada 🍁 I now live on the east coast of the US. I’m openeared and love to hear independent music. Check out my Music in Your Shoes radio show on 91.7 FM WXCI (https://t.co/Pwuy8xZAo2). Monday nights 8-10pm ET. A mix of artists and songs in punk, garage rock, alternative, and whatever else.
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Dire Straits – Money for Nothing Covers
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Leyland James Kirby – M0nE(y) 4 nO
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[Sample: The Real Thing] / You to me are everything / The sweetest song that I can sing / Oh, baby / Oh, baby / [Sample: Sting] / I want my MTV / [Sample: The Real Thing] / Give me
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Genius Q&A
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Q:When did Dire Straits release “Money for Nothing”?
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Dire Straits released “Money for Nothing” on June 24, 1985.
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Q:Who wrote “Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits?
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“Money for Nothing” by Dire Straits was written by Sting & Mark Knopfler.
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