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'Money, Money, Money' by ABBA -

This 1976 hit got us fantasizing about how good life would be if we were rich. The Swedish group sing about a woman who dreams about finding a wealthy man and never having to work again.

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'Billionaire' by Travie McCoy and Bruno Mars -

Who has never daydreamed about having lots of money, right? "Buy all of the things I never had / Uh, I wanna be on the cover of Forbes magazine / Smiling next to Oprah and the Queen."

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'Money for Nothing' by Dire Straits -

Mark Knopfler's epic guitar riff on 'Money for Nothing' is one of the world's most recognizable song intros of all time. "Get your money for nothin’, get your chicks for free," is essentially about musicians achieving wealth, fame, and female attention, while other have to work hard at their jobs just to make ends meet.

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'Can’t Buy Me Love' by The Beatles -

The message in the Beatles 1964 classic is a basic one, but important nonetheless—money can only get you material things.

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'Material Girl' by Madonna -

'Material Girl' is one of Madonna's classic songs. "'Cause we are living in a material world / And I am a material girl."

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'Gold Digger' by Kanye West feat. Jamie Foxx -

This catchy, groovy tune was a huge success in 2005. The song tells the story of a man warning his friend about a gold digger.

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'Bills, Bills, Bills' by Destiny's Child -

Beyoncé and co. released this R&B classic in 1999. The song is about a man who stops paying for things and becomes more dependent on his girlfriend's money.

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'7 Rings' by Ariana Grande -

Ariana Grande gets straight to the point in this one: "Whoever said money can’t solve your problems / Must not have had enough money to solve ’em."

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'Price Tag' by Jessie J -

'Price Tag' was the song that put Jessie J on the map, back in 2011. It reminds us that "it's not about the money, money, money" and that "we just wanna make the world dance" so we should "forget about the price tag."

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'***** Better Have My Money' by Rihanna -

This 2015 tune is all about paying what you owe. And Rihanna is really serious about it!

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'Mo Money, Mo Problems' by The Notorious B.I.G. feat. Puff Daddy and Mase -

This tune remind us that money is not always the answer. In fact, sometimes "it's like the more money we come across / The more problems we see."

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'She Works Hard for the Money' by Donna Summer -

"She works hard for the money / So you better treat her right." Well said, Donna Summer, well said!

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'Paper Planes' by M.I.A. -

M.I.A. touches on the immigrant experience and sings about being a "bona fide hustler" and "all I wanna do is / And a / And take your money."

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'Rich Girl' by Gwen Stefani -

At first glance, 'Rich Girl' may seem like another ode to wealth, but Stefani then sings, "All the riches baby, won't mean anything / All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring." Regardless of the message, this song did make Gwen Stefani quite rich!

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'I Need a Dollar' by Aloe Blacc -

This catchy smooth tune was a huge hit in 2010. Aloe Blacc's song is about going through bad times and asking for help.

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'Money Honey' by Lady Gaga -

Gaga compares love with money on this one and how both are important. "I love the Jag, the jet, and the mansion, oh yeah / And I enjoy the gifts and the trips to the islands, oh yeah /It's good to live expensive, you know it." And she goes: "When you give me k-kisses (that's money, honey)."

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'It's All About the Benjamins' by Puff Daddy & The Family -

"Benjamins" is slang for money, as US$100 bills have Benjamin Franklin's portrait on them. And it turns out, "It's all about the Benjamins baby."

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'Rich Girl' by Hall and Oates -

"You're a rich girl, and you've gone too far / 'Cause you know it don't matter anyway / You can rely on the old man's money," sing H&O on their 1976 track.

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'Money' by Pink Floyd -

Pink Floyd delves into the dark side of money. The lyrics go: "Money / It's a crime /Share it fairly but don't take a slice of my pie / Money / So they say / Is the root of all evil today."

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'I Get Money' by 50 Cent -

50 Cent is yet another hip-hop artist rapping about money. "I— I get money / Money, I got (I, I get it)."

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'Moneytalks' by AC/DC -

The Aussie rockers released this track as part of their 1990 album 'The Razors Edge.' The song is a satire about how wealthy people behave. "Tailored suits, chauffeured cars / Fine hotels and big cigars / Up for grabs, up for a price / Where the red hot girls keep on dancing through the night."

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'Opportunities (Let's Make Lots of Money)' by Pet Shop Boys -

This '80s tune is about the perfect partnership to make money. "I've got the brains / You've got the looks / Let's make lots of money / You've got the brawn / I've got the brains."

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'Money Changes Everything' by Cyndi Lauper -

This track from Lauper's 1983 debut album is about a woman who's leaving her partner for another  man because he has more money. Ouch!

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'Money Don't Matter 2 Night' by Prince and the New Power Generation -

The Purple One sings about the dark side of money, from gambling to war, and reminds us to make sure our soul's alright, because money will come and go.

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'Millionaire' by Kelis -

We already know that Kelis milkshake brings all the boys to the yard, but she likes to sing about money, too. "I am rich / To he is rich / She is rich / To we is rich." That's a lot of rich people, right?

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'Free Money' by Patti Smith -

'Free Money' was inspired by Patti Smith's mom, who dreamed about winning the lottery. "Every night before I go to sleep / Find a ticket, win a lottery / Scoop the pearls up from the sea / Cash them in and buy you all the things you need."

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'C.R.E.A.M.' by Wu-Tang Clan -

'C.R.E.A.M.' stands for Cash Rules Everything Around Me. This hip-hop classic is about the  struggle and pursuit of money. "A man with a dream with plans to make cream / Which failed; I went to jail at the age of 15 / A young buck sellin’ drugs and such, who never had much / Tryin’ to get a clutch at what I could not touch."

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'Got Money' by Lil Wayne feat. T-Pain -

Lil Wayne and T-Pain celebrate money on this track. "If you got money (yeah) and you know it (yeah) / Then take it out your pocket and show it then throw it like."

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'For the Love of Money' by The O'Jays -

The O'Jays sing about the dark reality and greediness of a world ruled by money. "For the love of money / People will steal from their mother / For the love of money / People will rob their own brother."

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'A Fistful of Dollars Suite' by Ennio Morricone -

Ennio Morricone wrote many iconic soundtracks, including this one for Sergio Leone's 1964 'A Fistful of Dollars' starring Clint Eastwood.

Sources: (Billboard) (MidderMusic) (uDiscoverMusic) (Music Grotto) 

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