Tapes & Money
Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs Lyrics
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Tell me another one
Look it up, speak truth
I s'pose you're right on time, yes you are
You're always right on time, keep it coming
Why don't you tell me how long, how long now?
I'm sorry I'm out, I'm out of touch
These won't hold me up no longer
I've been working out, you know
It's all lies, it's all lies
It's all lies, it's all lies, it's all lies, it's all
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's the money, it's the money
It's the money, it's the money, it's the money, it's
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's all lies, it's all lies
It's all lies, it's all lies, it's all lies, it's all
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's the money, it's the money
It's the money, it's the money, it's the money, it's
I s'pose you're right on time, yes you are
You're always right on time, keep it coming
Why don't you tell me how long, how long now?
I'm sorry I'm out, I'm out of touch
It's all lies, it's all lies
It's all lies, it's all lies, it's all lies, it's all
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's the money, it's the money
It's the money, it's the money, it's the money, it's
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's all lies, it's all lies
It's all lies, it's all lies, it's all lies, it's all
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's the money, it's the money
It's the money, it's the money, it's the money, it's
(Feet don't fail me now)
It's the money, it's the money,it's the money
The song "Tapes & Money" by Totally Enormous Extinct Dinosaurs delves into the concept of lies and the pursuit of money in our current society. The repeated lines of "it's all lies" highlight the lack of honesty and trustworthiness that exists within our society, and the plea for someone to "tell me another one" shows a desire for a change in that narrative. The line "it's the money" suggests that perhaps the root of these lies and deceit is the pursuit of wealth, and the constant need for more money. The line "feet don't fail me now" emphasizes the urgency and importance of not getting stuck in this cycle and moving forward towards something more genuine.
The repeated lines of "I s'pose you're right on time, yes you are / You're always right on time" suggest a feeling of predictability and perhaps even complacency. There is a sense of resignation in "I'm sorry I'm out, I'm out of touch" as if the singer has given up on trying to stay connected or relevant in this world of lies and money.
Overall, "Tapes & Money" serves as a critique of our society's infatuation with wealth and the lies and deceit that often accompany it.
Line by Line Meaning
It's all lies, you know it
The singer believes that everything they are being told is untrue
Tell me another one
The singer asks for more lies to be told to them
Look it up, speak truth
The singer challenges the other person to research the facts and tell the truth
I s'pose you're right on time, yes you are
The artist acknowledges that the other person is punctual
You're always right on time, keep it coming
The artist appreciates the other person's punctuality and wants them to continue being timely
Why don't you tell me how long, how long now?
The singer asks for information about the duration of something
I'm sorry I'm out, I'm out of touch
The singer apologizes for being disconnected or not up-to-date on something
These won't hold me up no longer
The artist is no longer going to rely on certain things to support them
I've been working out, you know
The artist has been exercising and getting stronger
It's the money, it's the money
The artist believes that money is the most important thing
(Feet don't fail me now)
The singer is urging themselves to keep moving forward
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HIGGINBOTTOM ORLANDO, GEORGE CLINTON, EDMUND FINNIS, WALTER MORRISON, GARRY MARSHALL SHIDER
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@polina4078
I really wish he released more music... he's extremely talented and I've been his fan since 2012
@victormora5168
Facts!!
@MizReeAndRuse
🌻💛🌻agreee
@writershard5065
Also he brings a fascinating style with his voice. I really want more of it.
@zeroschannel3480
Agree
@coozookenfers6531
I’ve just been on the wildest mission to find this again ❤️
@patricktate4866
First heard this in 2012, on the playlist in River Island - of all places. Instantly obsessed. Assistant hadn't a clue who it was. The only thing I had to go on was the sample of George Clinton's 'One Nation Under a Groove' - the 'feet don't fail me now' lyric. Online, some obliging soul furnished me with the answer. Bought the album. Played it constantly: it got me through a summer of loss and grief. Thank you, Mr Dinosaur x
@FantacistI
Respect
PLUR
@scriberothchild5335
this guy is hella underrated
@jckzz
No shit! He's unreal. Used to get quite a few plays in Australia on triple j.