If I Had $1,000,000 Barenaked Ladies

"If I Had $1,000,000" by Barenaked Ladies, released in 1992, is a #Rock song that humorously explores the whimsical dreams of wealth, highlighting desires for extravagant and absurd purchases. Its catchy melody and playful lyrics reflect themes of greed and imagination, making it a cultural staple in 90s music. The song's upbeat tempo and clever wordplay contribute to its charm, resonating with listeners' fantasies about money.

[Verse 1]
If I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a house (I would buy you a house)
And if I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
I'd buy you furniture for your house (Maybe a nice chesterfield or an ottoman)
And if I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a K-Car (A nice reliant automobile)
And if I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love

[Chorus 1]
If I had a million dollars (I'd build a tree-fort in our yard)
If I had a million dollars (You could help, it wouldn't be that hard)
If I had a million dollars (Maybe we could put a little tiny fridge in there somewhere)

[Post-Chorus 1]
You know, we could just go up there and hang out
(Like open the fridge and stuff
And there'd all be foods laid out for us
Like little pre-wrapped sausages and things)
(They have pre-wrapped sausages but they don’t have pre-wrapped bacon)
Well, can you blame 'em?
(Yeah!)

[Verse 2]
If I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you a fur a coat (But not a real fur coat, that's cruel)
And if I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you an exotic pet (Yep, like a llama or an emu)
And if I had a million dollars (If I had a million dollars)
Well, I'd buy you John Merrick's remains (Ooh, all them crazy elephant bones)
And if I had a million dollars, I'd buy your love

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