It has been a crazy busy couple of weeks, and one thing I rely on the keep sane (or sane-ish) is music. This morning I was listening to the most recent Public Enemy album, Man Plans God Laughs, which includes a song called "Corplantationopoly."  (The album is solid, and while it will never top Nation of Millions or Fear of a Black Planet, Chuck D is still powerful to hear.)  This got me to thinking about songs that reference business as part of their lyrics and/or theme.

With the availability of the internet, of course several such lists have already been compiled. Here is a sampling:

  1. 30 Best Songs About Business and Money
  2. Songs About Money, Business, Finance and Economics
  3. Top 10 Business Songs of All Time | Veritas Prep
  4. The Top 25 Entrepreneur Theme Songs | Addicted 2 Success
  5. 10 Famous Rap Songs About Money
I didn't go to those, though.  Following is my quick list of my five best business songs.  "Best" in this context is the songs that came to mind that talked about business or money.  No voting. No quality assurance.  Pure memory and impulse.  So here you go, my five "best."  I welcome thoughts and other suggestions (or criticisms, though I prefer thoughts and suggestions) in the comments.   
 
1. The Notorious B.I.G., Mo Money Mo Problems
 
I don't know what, they want from me
It's like the more money we come across
The more problems we see
 
2. Kanye West (ft. Jay Z), Diamonds from Sierra Leone (Remix)
 
I'm not a businessman. I'm a business, man!
 
3. Pet Shop Boys, Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)
 
I've had enough of scheming and messing around with jerks
My car is parked outside, I'm afraid it doesn't work
I'm looking for a partner, someone who gets things fixed
Ask yourself this question, do you want to be rich?
 
4.  Cyndi Lauper, Money Changes Everything 
 
You think you know what you're doin'
We don't pull the strings
It's all in the past now
Money changes everything
 
5. Tom Petty, Money Becomes King
 
The sound was my salvation
It was only everything
Before money became king.