Discover the story of the song > Pretty Green – The Jam

The protagonist has a lot of money (pretty green) and wants to use it in various ways, like gambling and playing music. He realizes that in society, money is important and he can't do much without it. He knows that power is determined by money or physical strength, and he has learned this on his own. Overall, the lyrics convey the message that money is important in society and determines one's power and opportunities.