Jessie Reyez returns with a raw, introspective track on her latest album, A LITTLE VENGEANCE (is more human than no vengeance at all). Featuring a haunting collaboration with RAAHiiM, “LOVE & MONEY DON’T GO” blends gritty verses with a melodic chorus that captures the tension between ambition and affection.
The song delves into the struggle of balancing relentless hustle with the yearning for love, painting vivid scenes of late‑night calls, broken promises, and the emotional toll of chasing success. Bilingual verses add a layer of cultural depth, while the recurring refrain underscores the conflict between wealth and heart.
Hustle, hustle hard
I’m tryna die a God
I’m tryna make it flawless
Seems like there’s no time for love
And money, money, money, no
Love
And money, money, money
I land, you leave, I land, you leave
Could I maybe call you, please?
No reply, no surprise
I know that you’re fast asleep
You sleep, ain’t see you in weeks
Know you work as hard as me
Grind or die
Know you’re on the other side and fast asleep
Fast life
Thought we’d be whipping in the same ride
Thought we’d be fighting on the same side
I don’t wanna be the one to break, but I need you
I don’t wanna be the one to say that I need you
I don’t wanna be the one to say ’cause I need to
Hustle, hustle hard
I’m tryna die a God
I’m tryna make it flawless
Seems like there’s no time for love
And money, money, money, no
Love
And money, money, money, no
Hustle, hustle hard
I’m tryna die a God
I’m tryna make it flawless
Seems like there’s no time for love
And money, money, money no
Love
And money, money, money, don’t go
Brujería
Te va a tocar sufrir
Lo que me hiciste a mí
Con otra tipa
Brujería
Don’t go
Te va a tocar sufrir
Lo que me hiciste a mí
Con otra tipa
I land, you leave, I ask you please
Could you meet me in a dream?
We can’t find anytime
Maybe we’re not meant to be
You see, I can’t find no peace
Might just be insecurities
Tryna hide that I cry
I might have to set you free
Fast life
Thought we’d be whipping in the same ride
Thought we’d be fighting on the same side
I don’t wanna be the one to break but I need you
I don’t wanna be the one to say that I need you
I don’t wanna be the one to say ’cause I need to
Hustle, hustle hard
I’m tryna die a God
I’m tryna make it flawless
Seems like there’s no time for love
And money, money, money, no
Love and money, money, money, no
Hustle, hustle hard
I’m tryna die a God
I’m tryna make it flawless
Seems like there’s no time for love
And money, money, money, no
Love
And money, money, money, don’t go
Brujería
Te va a tocar sufrir
Lo que me hiciste a mí
Con otra tipa
Brujería
Te va a tocar sufrir
Lo que me hiciste a mí
Con otra tipa
I land, you leave
Save a prayer for me
Soon as I hit your phone
You know exactly what I need
And it’s been way too long
I know we don’t speak
Just say you love, just say you love
Just say you love, just say you love me
Say it once for me, oh
Oh, no, no
Since its release, “LOVE & MONEY DON’T GO” has resonated with fans who praise its candid lyricism and the chemistry between Reyez and RAAHiiM. Critics note the track as a standout moment on an album that explores vulnerability amid ambition, cementing Reyez’s reputation as a fearless storyteller.
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