GREED NEW BREED R&B — Volume 3, Track 3 [Intro — Low, soulful female voice] Tell me, what is wealth When your heart can't rest? How much can you own Before you lose yourself? One more deal. One more name. One more dollar. Still the hunger stays the same. [Verse 1 — Soulful, clear female singing] She had a little, but she wanted the crown, Built her own kingdom, kept the whole world down. Every open hand became a closed-up door, The more she collected, the less she felt sure. Friends turned distant, family went quiet, Peace left the room when the money started talking. She counted her riches beneath the golden light, But couldn't buy a moment of sleep at night. [Pre-Chorus — Rising emotion] You can fill your pockets, You can dress in gold, But a heart grows empty When it's bought and sold. [Chorus — Big, soulful reggae melody] Greed, greed — tell me what you need, How much more must you take before your heart can breathe? Greed, greed — running through your mind, Chasing every treasure, leaving love behind. You can own the house, you can own the land, But you can't hold tomorrow in the palm of your hand. When the lights go out and the applause disappears, What you gave to the world is what remains here. [Verse 2 — Fast, precise female rap] More in the account, more under the name, Everybody loses when you turn life into a game. Take from the weak just to climb one place, Then look in the mirror — can you face that face? Big talk, cold deals, promises for sale, A mountain full of money, but your happiness fails. You measure your worth by the things you display, While the people who love you keep walking away. Listen — I'm not saying money is wrong, It's the hunger without limits that can lead you along. Earn it with respect, let your conscience stay clean, There's a world of difference between wealth and greed. [Chorus — Full bass and drums] Greed, greed — tell me what you need, How much more must you take before your heart can breathe? Greed, greed — running through your mind, Chasing every treasure, leaving love behind. You can own the house, you can own the land, But you can't hold tomorrow in the palm of your hand. When the lights go out and the applause disappears, What you gave to the world is what remains here. [Verse 3 — Intimate, reflective singing] A meal shared kindly can mean more than a feast, A hand held gently can bring a soul release. A child needs your presence, not a mountain of things, And love loses meaning when it's tied up with strings. The years keep moving; no one stops the clock, You can't take your fortune when you leave this world behind. So build something honest, let compassion be your name, For a life without kindness is an empty kind of gain. [Bridge — Stripped-back bass and voice] Give when you can. Be fair when you rise. Don't trade your soul For a glittering prize. Enough is a blessing. Contentment is gold. A generous heart Is a wealth you can hold. [Verse 4 — Fierce female rap] I want truth in the deals and respect in the street, Food on the table and shoes on the feet. I want people to prosper, not to suffer for gain, Not one more broken family paying somebody's claim. There's room for ambition, there's room to succeed, But ambition turns poison when it's driven by greed. Make your money, stand tall, let your actions be right, You can shine in the day and still sleep at night. No crown lasts forever, no possession can stay, So what kind of legacy are you leaving today? The richest in the room isn't always the one With the deepest pockets when the day is done. [Final Chorus — Powerful, uplifting female lead] Greed, greed — let the hunger release, There's more to this life than the things you can keep. Greed, greed — let compassion decide, Make room for your neighbour; let your conscience be your guide. You can own the house, you can own the land, But you can't hold tomorrow in the palm of your hand. When the lights go out and the applause disappears, Let the love that you gave be what remains here. [Outro — Warm, soulful vocal over live reggae instruments] Not everything shining is worth what it costs. Not every gain is worth what you've lost. Let money serve life, Don't let it rule your heart. Leave something good Before your days depart. Greed takes more. Love gives more. Choose wisely. [Extended live bass, drums, guitar and Hammond organ fade]
