Money, Money (Aka The Root Of All Evil)
Horace Andy · Other Songs - Horace Andy
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
You work for a man and you get no pay
Brother don't do nothing wrong
Don't beg the one inflating you
When Jah will come, it's you all alone
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil
Some steal it, some kill for it
Some do iniquity for it
It makes friends, it break friends
Judas betrayed Christ for it
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Hey yeah, money, money, yeah
Some steal it, some kill for it
Some do iniquity for it
It makes friends, it break friends
Judas betrayed Christ for it
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil
We can't live without it
We got to buy food to eat
It's good and it's bad
And yet we can't live without it
Money, money, money, tell you
Is the root of all evil
Money, money, money, people
Is the root of all evil
Money, Money (Aka The Root Of All Evil)
Horace Andy's 1983 single 'Money, Money (Aka The Root Of All Evil)' stands as a definitive track in the evolution of reggae dancehall, blending upbeat rhythms with a sharp social commentary on materialism. Recorded during the height of the '80s dancehall explosion, the song features Andy's signature vocal delivery, characterized by its rhythmic phrasing and conversational tone that cuts through the instrumental backdrop. The title itself serves as a provocative hook, linking financial greed to spiritual corruption, a theme central to the genre's tradition of addressing societal issues through music. While often associated with the broader '80s sound, this recording helped solidify Andy's reputation as a key figure in the Jamaican dancehall scene, influencing subsequent artists who adopted his style of mixing catchy melodies with biting wit. The track remains a staple in dancehall compilations, celebrated for its enduring energy and its ability to capture the zeitgeist of a specific era in Caribbean music history.