The tune, rhythm, and redundancy of “Rich” evokes a sort of work-song vibe that aids in the song’s overall message: the speaker puts in the effort to reach their goals, never losing sight of said goals.
[Intro]
Oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, ohhhh, oh oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, ohhhh, oh
[Verse 1]
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I've got to find my soul (Oh)
All before I sleep (Oh)
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I’ve got to turn my wheel (Oh)
Some to earn my keep (Oh-oh-oh)
If I want to have light by day (Oh-oh, oh)
And fire by night (Oh)
I'll will my wild eyes bright (Oh, ohhh, oh oh)
[Verse 2]
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I've got to find my soul (Oh)
All before I sleep (Oh)
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I’ve got to turn my wheel (Oh)
Some to earn my keep (Oh-oh-oh)
If I want to have light by day (Oh-oh, oh)
And fire by night (Oh)
I'll will my wild eyes bright (Oh, ohhh, oh oh)
[Interlude]
Oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, ohhhh, oh oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, ohhhh, oh oh
[Verse 3]
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I've got to find my soul (Oh)
All before I sleep (Oh)
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I’ve got to turn my wheel (Oh)
Some to earn my keep (Oh-oh-oh)
If I want to have light by day (Oh-oh, oh)
And fire by night (Oh)
I'll will my wild eyes bright (Oh, ohhh, oh oh)
[Verse 4]
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I've got to find my soul (Oh)
All before I sleep (Oh)
If I want to be rich (Oh-oh)
I’ve got to turn my wheel (Oh)
Some to earn my keep (Oh-oh-oh)
If I want to have light by day (Oh-oh, oh)
And fire by night (Oh)
I'll will my wild eyes bright (Oh, ohhh, oh oh)
[Outro]
Oh-oh
Ohh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh, oh, oh-oh
Oh, ohhhh, oh oh-h-h
Rich was written by Cosmo Sheldrake.
Rich was produced by Cosmo Sheldrake.
Cosmo Sheldrake released Rich on Thu Feb 12 2015.