Opportunities (Let's Make Lots Of Money)

Album: Please (1985)
Charted: 11 10
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  • 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
    Let's make lots of

    I've had enough of scheming and messing around with jerks
    My car is parked outside, I'm afraid it doesn't work
    I'm looking for a partner, someone who gets things fixed
    Ask yourself this question, do you want to be rich?

    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
    Let's make lots of money

    You can tell I'm educated, I studied at the Sorbonne
    Doctored in mathematics, I could have been a don
    I can program a computer, choose the perfect time
    If you've got the inclination, I have got the crime

    Oh, there's a lot of opportunities
    If you know when to take them, you know
    There's a lot of opportunities
    If there aren't, you can make them, make or break them

    I've got the brains, you've got the looks
    Let's make lots of money
    Let's make lots of

    Money

    You can see I'm single-minded, I know what I could be
    How d'you feel about it? Come and take a walk with me
    I'm looking for a partner, regardless of expense
    Think about it seriously, you know, it makes sense

    Let's (got the brains)
    Make (got the looks)
    Let's make lots of money (money)
    (Let's) you've got the brawn
    (Make) I've got the brains
    Let's make lots of money (money)
    I've got the brains (got the brains)
    You've got the looks (got the looks)
    Let's make lots of money (money)
    Money Writer/s: Christopher Sean Lowe, Neil Francis Tennant
    Publisher: Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 10

  • Barry Allan from New BrunswickBrains and Brawn ... You've got Both!
  • Miqui from Basque CountryThe song is used at the end of 2023 film Tetris. It fits perfectly with the movie theme and the true joint venture story of Pajitnov and Rogers. I recommend watching the film for understanding this perfect fit.
  • Jdugan from Birmingham AlabamaJust Love, Love this song—words, rhythm and car duet.
  • Lyrics from UsWhat are the lyrics in the commercial? In the commercial it goes something like "uh uh it's a".. that is not in the lyrics above.
  • Bitsey from UsaUh huh. And in the meantime, it has made them a lot of money for 35+ years.
  • Julie Manos from Oklahoma City,ok.Catchy tune. Cant stop singing it.
  • Glenn from Daytona Beach, Florida UsaAnd now it is being used by Allstate Insurance in their TV video Great video to go with a great song
  • George from Vancouver, CanadaSuperbowl 2021 re-introduced this song to a generation, & made it new for so many others. Catchy beat & lyrics. . . Thank you, All-Statefor the reminder of the '80s.
  • Luke from London, Ukomg, I played to song to death as a kid! I just love the industrial sounding beats on this tune. About the only PSB song I liked.
  • Chris from Germany This song was one of their first singles which were released and it was a huge flop.
    But it was rereleased in 1986 and became a hit in the US.

    The boys were asked by so many companies if they can lend the music but they always rejected.
    But it was used on one of those shows by Donald Trump. I think it was one of a short lived show of him. Plus it was used in an episode of The Simpsons where Marge Simpson becomes a business woman.
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