RICH AND BROKE Lyrics – Jon Bellion

RICH AND BROKE Lyrics Meaning

[Intro]
Money can’t buy peace or fix what’s broken inside.

[Verse 1]
Even with all the flashy stuff like chains and expensive things, it still doesn’t give you control over time or your relationships. He’s realizing that wealth doesn’t solve emotional or personal problems. His home and roots still matter more. The people around him seem distant, like they’re more interested in surface-level appearances than real connection. It’s like everyone’s focused on status, but he’s starting to question all of it.

[Chorus]
He’s lying in his fancy bed, inside a huge house, with a luxury car parked outside and a chain that shows off his success. But when chaos hits—like an earthquake or a b0mb—the first thing that comes to his mind is not the stuff he owns but his kids. It’s a moment where everything gets put into perspective. All the wealth and things he worked so hard for suddenly feel small compared to the love and concern he has for his family. It shows how quickly life can shift, and what really matters most in those moments isn’t status or money—it’s the people you care about. He repeats the experience to really drive home how shaken he was and how strong the emotional impact was.

[Post-Chorus]
They were waiting and hoping for something real, but they got fooled. All that wealth means nothing if you feel empty. The new kind of “rich” isn’t about money—it’s about love and being present. He’s telling someone to stay close, to rest in his love. He’d even sacrifice his pride if it meant giving more of himself. That person is his everything—his reason to live and his deepest emotional tie. It’s not about ego anymore; it’s about real human connection.

[Chorus]
He repeats the scene—lying in a lavish home, surrounded by everything he worked for. But again, the moment danger hits, his thoughts go straight to his kids. No matter how big the house or how expensive the car and chain, none of it compares to his love for his family. That moment is intense, and it makes him realize how fragile life is. The repetition and buildup in the music underline the shock and clarity of that moment. Even when he has everything money can buy, what really shakes him is the thought of losing what can’t be replaced. It’s like the universe is forcing him to see what truly matters, and he can’t ignore it anymore.

[Bridge]
This part feels spiritual and emotional. It’s about fighting off darkness or bad energy that tries to come into his home or harm his loved ones. When hard times or danger show up—especially early in the morning, a time often associated with new beginnings—they still bring fear. He calls out “Devil get out the house” over and over, like a chant or a prayer to protect his family. The “son of the morning” line could be a reference to danger disguised as something good, or even a deeper symbol of temptation or negativity creeping in. He’s not just worried; he’s fiercely protective. Saying “I will never let you take my fa—” probably refers to “family” or “faith.” He cuts off, showing how emotional and raw it is. This section turns into a kind of spiritual battle, where he refuses to let anything evil or harmful mess with what he loves. It’s a powerful moment of defiance, strength, and desperation, as if he’s standing guard at the door of his life, yelling at the darkness to leave.

[Chorus]
Once again, he’s in his fancy home in New York, living a life many would dream of. The same earthquake hits—either real or symbolic—and again he’s shaken to the core. Everything he owns, all his success, is suddenly meaningless compared to his deep love and concern for his family. The repetition of “life, life, life” feels like a cry—almost like he’s realizing how short and fragile life can be. The chain he worked so hard for becomes just a thing. It’s not what he truly values when things get scary. This chorus feels heavier and more emotional because it’s coming after all the earlier realizations. Then it ends with more of the “Devil get out the house” chant, as if he’s still fighting to protect the people he loves. No matter how rich he gets, he’s always going to be that person trying to keep his home safe from harm, holding tight to what really matters.