He warns those who "study" him or seek conflict to stay far away, as he is now focused on maintaining his success and protecting his "Gaza" affiliation.
Watch the official audio and various Gaza World Riddim mixes to hear the track in context: Tommy Lee - Money Make Friend / Gaza World Riddim YouTube · MeloStreetVybz Money Make Friend (Remastered) YouTube · Tommy Lee Sparta - Topic Tommy Lee - Money Make Friend / Gaza World Riddim
The song explores the complex relationship between financial success and social dynamics, specifically how wealth can simultaneously build connections and breed resentment. He warns those who "study" him or seek
Tommy Lee details his journey from poverty to wealth, noting that hard work placed him in a position where he now sees "millions everywhere". Released during the peak of the Gaza/Portmore Empire
Released during the peak of the Gaza/Portmore Empire era, the song helped establish Tommy Lee Sparta's unique presence in the dancehall scene before his breakout "Gothic Dancehall" hits like "Psycho" and "Some Bwoy". Lyrics and Themes
The Gaza World Riddim is a high-profile compilation featuring other prominent Gaza members and dancehall artists, including Vybz Kartel ("Life"), Popcaan ("Middle Day"), and Jah Vinci ("Money Me A Pree").
The chorus emphasizes that while "money make friend," it also "make enemy".