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Tori Kelly's New Song Has A Great Message
On Tuesday, big-voiced pop star Tori Kelly premiered a new song called "Expensive" featuring rapper Daye Jack, and its funky, old-school vibe will remind you of Christina Aguilera's 2006 single "Ain't No Other Man” (which is a good thing, if you ask me). But Xtina isn’t the only famous musical act that may have inspired the infectious track: “Expensive’s” lyrics warn listeners that trying to impress potential partners with money is the wrong way to go about finding true love, similar to the message heard in The Beatles iconic 1964 hit "Can't Buy Me Love" (which has influenced A LOT of tunes over the years).
That being said, "Expensive" isn't a boring rehash of other artists' work. The song's slick production combines laid-back, almost "beach-y" elements with retro, jazzy elements for a really unique sound. Kelly's impressive vocal performance also helps the track stand out.
On "Expensive's" first verse and pre-chorus, Kelly sings:
Let me tell you, baby
Don't need no diamonds on my body
Got no greed in my eyes
Can you feel me? Yeah
Got a brand new Bentley?
I'll tell you now it makes no difference
Just want all of your time
'Cause you kiss me like I'm dreaming
Like I'm one in a million
And I think it's time you figured it out
'Cause I know I got that something
And it won't cost you nothing
I already feel expensive enough
Turn that gold into dust
That's what matters
Oh yeah, yeah, yeah!
If the chorus doesn't make you want to get up and dance... you might want to check your pulse:
Money don't buy love
Money don't buy love
No, your money don't buy love
No, your money don't buy love
No, your money don't buy love
Your money don't buy love
"Expensive" appears on Kelly's upcoming debut album, Unbreakable Smile (due out on June 23.) You can pre-order the LP on iTunes now.