Money For Nothing Lyrics
Dire Straits & Sting
Lyrics
Now look at them yo-yo's that's the way you do it
You play the guitar on the M.T.V.
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and 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 gotta install microwave ovens custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators we gotta move these colour T.V.'s.
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 gotta install microwave ovens custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators we gotta move these colour T.V.'s.
We gotta install microwave ovens custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators we gotta move these colour T.V.'s.
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 fun
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 gotta install microwave ovens custom kitchen deliveries
We gotta move these refrigerators we gotta move these colour T.V.'s.
Now that ain't workin' that's the way to do it
Play the guitar on the M.T.V.
That ain't workin' that's the way you do it
Money for nothin' and chicks for free.
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Money for nothin' chicks for free
Song & Lyrics Facts
Dire Straits & Sting's "Money for Nothing" was released in 1985 as part of Dire Straits' album Brothers in Arms. The song was written by Mark Knopfler, Sting and the members of Dire Straits: John Illsley, Guy Fletcher and Pick Withers.
It became an international hit single and is considered one of their most iconic songs. The lyrics tell a story about a working-class man watching music videos on MTV who comments that the musicians are getting money for nothing while he has to work hard for his money. The song won multiple awards including three Grammy Awards in 1986, Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal, Best Music Video and Record of the Year. It peaked at number 1 on Billboard Hot 100 chart and remained there for three weeks. It also topped the charts in several other countries such as Australia, Canada and Ireland. The song is still widely popular today and its memorable guitar riff continues to be played regularly on the radio.