Gold Digger
EPMD
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Brothers things done got too far gone (Tell 'em 'bout it) We got ta let the girls know what they gotta do for us Oh, what the heck, let's get married and have a son named Erick No big deal, no sweat, I was in for a big surprise And when I saw the judge hammer pass my green eyes Brain locked my whole damn head was malfunctional 'Cuz I forgot to co sign a prenuptial agreement Now her case is hard like cement I have no files on all the money she spent She has a car, nineteen ninety brand new Jaguar Fly kit, with chrome rims that's five star That she bought when I was away on tour Hittin' my bank account, gettin' more and more money She got paid, it wasn't funny Talkin' to myself, oh, you big big dummy Just my luck that I'm stuck with a marriage And a baby who lays in a gold carriage Now I can't leave, if I do she gets half (Not the cash) Oh yes, the whole damn bash of money So I chill and act so sweet Kiss her feet, can't picture bein' in the street So I give a fake smile and a fake laugh Fake everything so I can keep all my cash Fake talk, like I love you so much But wishin', she gets hit by a Mack truck Next time, if there's one I'll know That most women strictly out for the dough They're called gold diggers 'Coz she's a gold digger 'Coz she's a gold digger 'Coz she's a gold digger The P had a close call, quiet as kept I dated this ("Fly girl") Yeah, and almost got vicked She had green eyes, thunder thighs, and a def body (So what cha sayin') Top it off, she drove a black Maserati Chrome kit, with a smile I couldn't resist I tapped E on the shoulder and said, "Yeah, I gots to get this" (P cool, she could be a gold digger) Not with that smile and that stupid boomin' figure 'Til one day, she spent the crazy dough Ten G's on Levi's, cold went Rambo But then she smiled, gave me a back massage Gassed my head up and said (Oh, P you're so large) Like a jerk, I went for the line like a fish But she was far from dream girl, and more like a death wish She likes to sit back, lamp, walk on plush rugs Whip my five-sixty sip Moet and bug (So did you flip?) Tried to but she cut me off And said, "Guess what?" (What) "I'm pregnant" (Pregnant? Damn) Yeah, and the child is yours So to fellas, who wanna keep they cash Or beware of the jack hammer and the helmet that glows 'Coz she's a gold digger She's a gold digger She's a gold digger She's a gold digger That's why, men in the 90's must watch themselves 'Coz ladies of the 80's got hip and went for self With the new divorce laws, which entitles them half That means the house goes The car You and half your cash What a price to pay, but if you play you pay 'Coz women of the world they got smart today They flash a smile and profile A pucker with a strut Try to move in Knock the boots And got stuck with alimony payments Time to meet Judge Wapner You try to flip and cut, but she smiles 'coz she gotcha You get a flashback to wedding, when you vowed the vow Said the two deadly words I do But look now, you lost the house The car Eatin' TV dinners in a one bedroom apartment Boy you picked a winner But what goes around, comes around That's why she wheels the Benz And you ride Greyhound Oh, just your luck, they on strike Take off the wedding band, put out the thumb, time to hitch-hike And the more you walk the pain from your corns get bigger (Now you know) Not to mess with a gold digger 'Coz she's a gold digger 'Coz she's a gold digger 'Coz she's a gold digger Yeah, EPMD's in effect, DJ Scratch runs flex boy Hit Squad in effect in the house Large Yeah, she get half
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Written by: ERICK S SERMON, PARRISH JOSEFF SMITH, PETER BISHOP, GEORGE CLINTON, GEORGE CLINTON III, DEWAYNE MCKNIGHT, RONALD DEAN MILLER, BERTRAM CHARLES REID, PHILIPPE WYNN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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7 facts about this song
Release and Reception"Gold Digger" is a song by American hip-hop group EPMD from their fifth studio album "Business Never Personal" released in 1992.
- The song was released as a single and became one of the group's most successful hits, reaching No. 11 on the US Billboard Hot Rap Singles chart.
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Lyrics and Inspiration"Gold Digger" criticizes women who are only interested in men for their wealth, a recurring theme in hip hop.
- The lyrics relate the story of a man whose marriage falls apart because his wife is only interested in his money.
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Music and StyleMusically, "Gold Digger" is known for its funky sound that was prominent in hip hop during the 90s.
- The song samples "I Can't Stop" by John Davis and the Monster Orchestra and "One Man Band (Plays All Alone)" by Monk Higgins.
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Impact and LegacyThe group's take on materialism became a popular topic in subsequent hip-hop tracks, influencing future generations.
- Kanye West's hit song "Gold Digger", while sharing a similar title and theme, has no musical relation to EPMD's track.
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VideoThe music video for the single was directed by Ralph McDaniels, the co-creator and host of the hip-hop music video show "Video Music Box".
- The video features the members of EPMD dealing with women who are only interested in their wealth, effectively bringing the song's narrative to life.
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EPMD's CareerErick Sermon and Parrish Smith, together known as EPMD (an acronym for "Erick and Parrish Making Dollars"), are recognized for their funky, sample-heavy sound.
- Despite numerous breakups and reunions over the decades, EPMD has consistently made an impact on hip-hop culture, and "Gold Digger" is considered one of their biggest hits.
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Controversy"Gold Digger" was criticized by some for its negative portrayal of women. However, supporters of the song argue that it addresses a specific type of person rather than maligning all women.
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