Rich Girl

Gwen Stefani

About Rich Girl

"Rich Girl" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, Love. Angel. Music. Baby. (2004). Produced by Dr. Dre, the track features American rapper Eve, and is a remake of Louchie Lou & Michie One's 1993 song of the same name, which is in turn an adaptation of the Fiddler on the Roof song "If I Were a Rich Man". Stefani says the song discusses her dreams of fame and riches from the perspective of "when she was just an Orange County girl". The last song to be included on the album, "Rich Girl" was released as the album's second single in late 2004 to mixed reviews from music critics. It was a commercial success, reaching the top 10 on most of the charts it entered. In the United States, "Rich Girl" was certified gold, and it received a nomination for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the 47th Grammy Awards. 


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Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

If I was a rich girl (na, na....)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl

Think what that money could bring
I'd buy everything
Clean out Vivienne Westwood
In my Galliano gown
No, wouldn't just have one hood
A Hollywood mansion if I could
Please book me first-class to my fancy house in London town

All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know

If I was rich girl (na, na...)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl

I'd get me four Harajuku girls to (uh huh)
Inspire me and they'd come to my rescue
I'd dress them wicked, I'd give them names (yeah)
Love, Angel, Music, Baby
Hurry up and come and save me

All the riches baby, won't mean anything
All the riches baby, won't bring what your love can bring
All the riches baby, won't mean anything
Don't need no other baby
Your lovin' is better than gold, and I know

Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter (4x)), what
Come together all over the world
From the hoods of Japan, Harajuku girls
What, it's all love
What, give it up
What (shouldn't matter (4x))
What happened to my life
Turned upside down
Chicks dat blew ya mind, ding, it's the second round
(Original track and ting, mmm)
You know you can't buy these things (no)
See Stefani and her L.A.M.B., I rock the Fetish people
You know who I am

Yes ma'am, we got the style that's wicked
I hope you can all keep up
We climbed all the way from the bottom to the top
Now we ain't gettin' nothin' but love

If I was rich girl (na, na...)
See, I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl
No man could test me, impress me, my cash flow would never ever end
Cause I'd have all the money in the world, if I was a wealthy girl

Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na
Na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na, na

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Gwen Stefani

Gwen Renée Stefani ( /stəˈfɑːni/; born October 3, 1969) is an American singer-songwriter, fashion designer and occasional actress. Stefani is the lead vocalist for the rock and ska band No Doubt. Stefani recorded Love. Angel. Music. Baby., her first solo album, in 2004. Inspired by music of the 1980s, the album was a success with sales of over seven million copies. The album's third single "Hollaback Girl", was the first US digital download to sell one million copies. Stefani's second and final solo studio album, The Sweet Escape (2006), yielded "Wind It Up", "4 in the Morning", and the highest-selling single "The Sweet Escape". Including her work with No Doubt, Stefani has sold more than 40 million albums worldwide. more »

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Written by: Chantal Kreviazuk, Andre Young, Mark Batson, Kara Dioguardi, Eve Jeffers, Mike Elizondo, Jerry Bock, Sheldon Harnick, Gwen Stefani

Lyrics © BOCK IP LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Origin
"Rich Girl" is a song by American singer and songwriter Gwen Stefani from her debut solo studio album, "Love. Angel. Music. Baby." released in 2004.
Songwriters
Mark Batson, Kara DioGuardi, Jerry Holliday, Bunny Sigler and Gwen Stefani are credited as the songwriters.
Concept
The song’s concept is based on a reinterpreted version of the 1993 song "If I Was a Rich Girl" by Louchie Lou & Michie One, which itself is a ragga adaptation of the traditional Jewish song "If I Were a Rich Man".
Reggae reinterpretation
Gwen Stefani turned the reggae-tinged tune by Louchie Lou & Michie One into a modern dance-pop track.
Theme
"Rich Girl" represents the depiction of Stefani's life, her dreams and perception of fame, as well as her dream of living a luxurious lifestyle.
Successful Chart Performance
The song was successful on the charts, reaching the top 10 in over 20 countries including the US, Australia, UK and more.
Grammy Nomination
In 2006, "Rich Girl" was nominated for Best Rap/Sung Collaboration at the Grammy Awards.
Long-lasting Impact
Although it's over a decade old, "Rich Girl" remains as one of Stefani's biggest and most recognizable hits.
Collaboration
The song is a collaboration between Gwen Stefani and American rapper Eve, who Stefani had previously collaborated with on Eve's 2001 single "Let Me Blow Ya Mind".
Music Video
The music video for "Rich Girl" was directed by David LaChapelle and features Stefani and Eve partying on a pirate ship.
Second Single
The song served as the album's second single worldwide except for in the United States, where it served as the third single.
Platinum Certification
"Rich Girl" was certified platinum in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

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