Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But The Rent
Gwen Guthrie
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Bill collector's at my door What can you do for me? Hey No romance without finance No romance without finance Boy, nothin' in life is free That's why I'm askin' you what can you do for me I've got responsibilities So I'm lookin' for a man whose got money in his hands 'Cause nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You got to have somethin' if you wanna be with me Oh, life is too serious, love's too mysterious A fly girl like me needs security 'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me No romance without finance I said no romance without finance Boy, your silky ways are sweet But we're only wastin' time if your pockets are empty I've got lots of love to give But I will have to avoid you if you're unemployed 'Cause nothin' from nothin' leaves nothin' You got to have somethin' if you wanna be with me Oh, life is too serious, love's too mysterious A fly girl like me needs security 'Cause ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent You got to have a J-O-B if you wanna be with me No romance without finance I said no romance without finance No romance without finance I said no romance without finance Oh, you look good to me Your silky words are sweet But your pockets sure look empty Ain't nothin' goin' on but the rent
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Written by: GWENDOLYN GUTHRIE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" is a song by American singer Gwen Guthrie. Guthrie was well-known as a songwriter and background vocalist before embarking on a solo career.
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Song's Release"Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" was released in 1986 as a single from her self-titled album, "Gwen Guthrie."
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a major success for Guthrie, climbing to number 1 on the Billboard R&B Chart. It also crossed over to the pop chart, where it peaked at number 42.
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International SuccessNot only was it successful in the United States, but it also did well internationally. In the UK, the song reached number 5 on the UK Singles Chart, while in Ireland, it peaked at number 8.
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MessageThe song became famous for its message about financial independence and its catchphrase, "No romance without finance."
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RecognitionThe song was acknowledged by acclaimed author and academic Nelson George in his book "Post-Soul Nation: The Explosive, Contradictory, Triumphant, and Tragic 1980s as Experienced by African Americans" as helping to define the ethos of the era.
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Samples"Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" has been sampled in several other songs. Notably, British Band 2 Men, A Drum Machine & A Trumpet covered the song in 1987, and R&B singer Mary J. Blige used a vocal snippet from the song for her hit track "Love Is All We Need."
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Death of Gwen GuthrieSadly, Guthrie passed away in 1999 at the age of 48 from uterine cancer. Despite her short life, she made a significant impact on the music industry, with "Ain't Nothin' Goin' On But the Rent" being one of her most remembered contributions.
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LegacyThe song continues to have relevance even decades after its release, with references to its lyrics appearing in various pop culture contexts, books, and scholarly articles about music history and feminism.
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ControversyAt the time of its release, the song sparked some controversy due to its overt demand for financial reciprocity in relationships which some critics viewed as materialistic. However, it has since been recognized as highlighting a woman's wish for economic equality within a relationship.
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