Next to nothing in our pockets
We didn't need much cash to get by
Felt like more than just surviving
We learned love needs little to thrive
Thrift store art in our apartment
Dressed in mostly hand-me-downs
But love don't always look like diamonds
And You look mighty fine in a floral crown
Cause loving was easy, living poor
Making memories that money just can't afford
To some it may seem foolish but to us it's common sense
Maybe living poor makes loving rich
We couldn't buy those big vacations
But wealth can't buy the love we make
But if paradise is in your presence
Then I don't care the road that we take
Cause loving was easy, living poor
Making memories that money just can't afford
To some it may seem foolish but to us it's common sense
Maybe living poor makes loving rich
You make me feel like a King
You make it feel like a dream
I don't need glamorous or fancy
I don't need fame or fortune honey
I just need you
You just need me
Loving is easy, living poor
Making memories that money just can't afford
And to some it may seem foolish but to us it's common sense
But maybe living poor makes loving rich
Baby living poor makes loving rich
"Loving Rich" by Brandon Lake is a beautiful song that explores the idea that love is more valuable than material wealth. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple who may not have much money, but they have a rich love that sustains them. It's a refreshing perspective in a world that often equates success and happiness with material possessions.
The song begins by acknowledging that the couple doesn't have much money. They have "next to nothing in our pockets" but they have each other, and that is enough. They have learned that love doesn't need material things to thrive. This idea is reminiscent of Jesus' teaching in Matthew 6:19-21, where he encourages his followers not to store up treasures on earth, but to store up treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy.
The couple in the song finds joy in the simple things. They don't need expensive vacations or designer clothes to be happy. They find value in thrift store art and hand-me-downs. This reminds me of the passage in 1 Timothy 6:6-8, where the apostle Paul writes, "But godliness with contentment is great gain. For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it. But if we have food and clothing, we will be content with that."
The lyrics also highlight the fact that love can't be bought. The couple may not have material wealth, but they have a love that money can't afford. This idea is echoed in 1 Corinthians 13:3, where Paul writes, "If I give all I possess to the poor and give over my body to hardship that I may boast, but do not have love, I gain nothing."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the idea that loving is easy, even when living in poverty. The couple is making memories that money can't buy. This reminds me of the verse in Proverbs 15:16 which says, "Better a little with the fear of the LORD than great wealth with turmoil." The couple understands that true richness comes from their love for each other and their faith in God.
The bridge of the song beautifully expresses the depth of the couple's love. The lyrics say, "You make me feel like a King, You make it feel like a dream." The love they have for each other is so powerful that it makes them feel like royalty. This reminds me of the way God loves us and makes us feel cherished and valued.
Overall, "Loving Rich" by Brandon Lake is a song that challenges society's definition of wealth and success. It reminds us that true richness comes from loving relationships and a content heart. The song is a beautiful reminder to prioritize love over material possessions and to find joy in the simple things. It's a message that resonates with people of all walks of life and reminds us of the eternal value of love.
