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When you listen to a C.D. or a song on the radio, do you actually listen to it? If you do you would probably have to agree that each song has a different and unique meaning. Money is one common topic most songs are about. Their either about the good, bad, or the lifestyles of people with or with out money. Different music artists have their own idea of what money can do to you and some even think money is the root of all evil.

In the song “Money” (Pink Floyd) they mention “ Money, so they say is the root of all evil today.” Money the root of all evil? Many people agree with this, whether your in debt or you have more money than you can count, its always causing problems. Certain problems lead to wanting more money, putting it first in your life. It has been said that once a person gets a taste for money, you want more, and more, and more.
Personality changes after lust sets in. “We’ve learned that money matters most, so we keep our cards held close, here at the top of the world,” (Thrice). Top of the world? Having lots of money doesn’t make you better than anyone else. So I guess money is really somewhat evil. Or it can be within the hands of wrong people. If asked if they had a choice between saving someone’s life or having lots of money, a wrong- doer would choose having lots of money.
Now, throughout the song Money For Nothing (Dire Straits) rude comments a...

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