Ann Wilson – Greed Lyrics | Genius Lyrics
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Greed

Feb. 8, 20221 viewer

Greed Lyrics

Ooh, ooh, ooh
Ooh, hoo, ooh

[Verses 1]
I'm an angel
I'm a lush
I want nothing
I want too much

I am feasting
I am fasting
Satisfaction
Never, never lasting

[Chorus 1]
Greed is empty
Greed is lonely
Constant craving
For one thing, only
God, it stunned me
Take it from me
Burning need
Sweet greed

[Guitar riff bridge]
[Verses 2]
Ooh! Oh
I could die down
In the basement
I could fly around
To a convent

Now I'm standing
In the light
There's no hiding
Not tonight

[Chorus 2]
Greed is empty
Greed is lonely
Constant craving
For one thing, only
Greed is guilty
Greed is fakin'
Unforgiving and
Always taking

[Bridge to instrumental and bass solo]
God, it stunned me
Take it, take it
From me
[instrumental bridge to bass solo]

[Outro]

Greed is lonely
Greed is empty

Greed is empty, greed is lonely, constant craving
One thing only, greed is guilty
Faking
Unforgiving
Always taking
God, it stunned me
Take it from me

Hey!
God, it stunned me
Take it from me
Take it, take it from me
Satisfaction
Never, never, never, never

Awe-Alright; Oh

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After a series of songs released since 2020, in February 2022 the first single from Ann Wilson’s third solo album came with the news of the album itself, dubbed “Fierce Bliss”.

Well received upon release by Ann’s super-fan fan base, in her own words,

‘Greed’ is that thing in our animal nature that makes us want MORE. Whether it be money, sex, power or ecstasy, it fires our craving! It happens with all of us. When you turn around and catch yourself making decisions because you want the money, or because you’re caught in the headlights of glory, well, those are greedy moments.
I think people who claim to have made every decision from a root of pure idealism, and have never done anything dark or greedy, are lying. I think everybody who ventures into especially the music industry hoping for a career with big success, ends up making these Faustian bargains at some point even if only briefly. It’s an aggressive song and I think I write best when I’m angry.

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February 8, 2022
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