Brady and Les, who lived in Kirkwood and Webster Groves respectively, initially crossed paths during high school at a rodeo. However, it was not until they reconnected at a house party in 2012 that they contemplated collaborating. Winter of 2015 marked their first foray into joint music production, with recording sessions taking place in Chicago. Eventually, they self-released their debut EP, titled "100 gecs," on July 12, 2016. The origins behind their chosen moniker, "100 gecs," remain a matter of dispute, as varying and contradictory explanations have been provided by Brady and Les in interviews.
Despite initial plans to create more music together, time constraints hindered their progress until their collaboration for the 2019 Minecraft Fire Festival. Subsequently, they resumed working on songs by sending Logic files over email back and forth. They released their debut single, "Money Machine," on May 29, 2019. Shortly after, their first full-length album, "1000 gecs," was released on May 31, 2019, receiving favorable reviews. The album itself is described as a 23-minute sonic experience featuring a diverse range of musical influences, blending elements of ringtone rap, pop punk, trance pop, abstract sound structures, power ballads, rap, EDM, dubstep, death metal, and ska. The lyrics of the songs reflect the intricacies and anxieties of the digital age, with autotune-drenched vocals adding emotion and a sense of delirium.
In August 2019, Dylan Brady released the stems for "1000 gecs," inspiring fans and friends of 100 gecs to create numerous remixes. Reviewing the remixes, Brady and Les embarked on compiling a remix album.
In September 2019, it was announced that 100 gecs, alongside Slowthai, would support Brockhampton on their Heaven Belongs to You Tour later that year. Additionally, 100 gecs headlined six of their shows in various cities during the tour.
Rolling Stone recognized 100 gecs as an "Artist You Need to Know" in 2019. Music critic Jon Caramanica of The New York Times hailed "1000 gecs" as the best album of 2019, with various other publications, including Crack Magazine, Noisey, Paper, Pitchfork, and Stereogum, also ranking it among the best albums of the year.
On July 10, 2020, the duo released the remix compilation album "1000 gecs and The Tree of Clues." (initially titled "1000 gecs & th3 phant0m m3nace"). It features guest appearances by artists such as Injury Reserve, A. G. Cook, and Black Dresses.
In 2020, 100 gecs signed with Atlantic Records. Brady told NME they are trying to be as big as Ed Sheeran, while Les said Atlantic was a good fit for what they wanted to accomplish.
The duo headlined the Minecraft festival Square Garden in April 2020, sharing the virtual stage with notable artists such as Charli XCX, Kero Kero Bonito, Dorian Electra, and Cashmere Cat.
On November 15, 2020, they released the standalone single "Lonely Machines" with the American band 3OH!3. They followed this up with the Christmas song "Sympathy 4 the Grinch."
In early 2021, 100 gecs released a remix of Linkin Park's "One Step Closer" to commemorate the 20th anniversary of Linkin Park's debut studio album, "Hybrid Theory." Following this release, the duo embarked on individual projects.
In July 2021, they announced the 10000 gecs Tour, scheduled to take place from October to December in North America. On November 19, 2021, 100 gecs released the first single from their album, "MeMeMe," during the tour, accompanied by a music video.
On April 12, 2022, they released "Doritos & Fritos" as the second single from "10,000 gecs." Diverging from their established sound, the track exhibits more characteristics of alt-rock than hyperpop. A music video for the song premiered on May 16, 2022.
On December 2, 2022, 100 gecs released their second EP, "Snake Eyes," featuring a visualizer for the track "Torture Me" featuring Skrillex. On February 16, 2023, they released "Hollywood Baby" alongside a music video, serving as the third single from the album.
Following multiple delays, "10,000 gecs" was finally released on March 17, 2023, accompanied by the music video for the album's final single, "Dumbest Girl Alive," which garnered positive reviews.
money machine
100 gecs Lyrics
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Huh?
You think you're so fucking tough?
You talk a lotta big game for someone with such a small truck
Aw, look at those arms
Your arms look so fucking cute
They look like lil' cigarettes
I bet I could smoke you
And then you'd love it and you'd text me "I love you" and then I'd fucking ghost you
With the big boys coming with the big stuff
I feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the big trucks
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the big trucks
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the picture
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Tell me what's the deal, I've been trying to go to bed
I've been up for days, I've been tryna get ahead
Said it all before, and I'll say it once again
I'm better off alone
Tell me what's the deal, I've been trying to go to bed
I've been up for days, I've been tryna get ahead
Said it all before, and I'll say it once again
I'm better off alone
With the big boys coming with the big stuff
I feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the big trucks
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the big trucks
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Big boys coming with the picture
Feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah (oh yeah)
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Feel so clean, like a money machine
The opening lines of "Money Machine" by 100 gecs is a direct call-out to an individual who thinks they are cool and tough, but in reality, they have a small truck and weak arms. The lyrics are mocking this person, saying that they would look like a cigarette that could easily be smoked or roasted. The singer then goes further, saying that if they did roast the individual, the person would still be all over them, but the singer would just ghost them.
The chorus of the song seems to convey a sense of power and confidence with the use of the phrase 'big boys coming with big stuff' and 'big trucks.' The singer then states that they feel clean like a money machine, reiterating their confidence and power. This possibly reflects the materialistic nature of society, where having wealth and big possessions equates to being powerful and important. The repetition of the phrase "feel so clean like a money machine" is also a reflection of the general repetition in modern pop culture, where catchy phrases and hooks are repeated for emphasis.
The second verse of the song seems to suggest that the singer is tired and has been working hard, but they don't want to be bothered by others. They know they are better off alone and that they have said it all before. This could suggest that the singer is someone in the music industry who is used to criticism from others and has learned to develop a thick skin.
Overall, "Money Machine" by 100 gecs is a commentary on the superficiality and materialism in modern society, and how people use these things to gain power and influence.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you lil' piss baby, you think you're so fucking cool?
Addressing someone who has overconfidence and arrogance.
Huh?
Expressing confusion or disbelief.
You think you're so fucking tough?
Questioning the bluster and bravado of the person being addressed.
You talk a lotta big game for someone with such a small truck
Noticing the discrepancy between what someone boasts about and what they actually have.
Aw, look at those arms
Sarcastically commenting on the physical appearance of the person being addressed.
Your arms look so fucking cute
Mocking the person's physical inadequacy as a sign of weakness.
They look like lil' cigarettes
Comparing the thinness of someone's arms to that of a cigarette.
I bet I could smoke you
Asserting dominance over someone who is seen as weak.
I could roast you
Threatening to humiliate or embarrass someone publicly.
And then you'd love it and you'd text me 'I love you' and then I'd fucking ghost you
Stating a hypothetical situation in which the person being addressed would become infatuated with the artist, only to be abruptly abandoned.
With the big boys coming with the big stuff
Anticipating the arrival of more powerful or successful individuals.
I feel so clean like a money machine, oh yeah
Feeling good about oneself and projecting an image of wealth and success.
Big boys coming with the big trucks
Referring to the success and power of others in a competitive manner.
Tell me what's the deal, I've been trying to go to bed
Expressing frustration or confusion over a situation that is preventing one from resting.
I've been up for days, I've been tryna get ahead
Revealing the struggle and effort required to achieve success.
Said it all before, and I'll say it once again
Acknowledging the repetition and predictability of one's situation.
I'm better off alone
Asserting independence and self-sufficiency in the face of adversity.
Big boys coming with the picture
Implying that image and status are important in a competitive environment.
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Expressing satisfaction and pride in one's material success and image.
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Describing the feeling of being powerful and successful.
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Stating the feeling of being in control and achieving one's goals.
Feel so clean, like a money machine
Reinforcing the idea that material success is important and satisfying.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Dylan Brady, Laura Les
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@chesuriel1138
Never in my life would I ever think I'd like the words "Hey little piss baby" whispered in a hypnotic tone in my ear
@justarandomperson2786
LMAOOOOOOO DNNDND
@ria9914
IKR 😭😭
@checkeredbandana5013
Mood
@Lofi_Man1
U like it?
@awxkrxiiz3645
Bro it’s like one of my favorite parts of the song-
@thefunkyduckie
This song is what standing up too quickly feels like
@senorretard
ye and you see those little floaty colors in your eyes
@snooopert1048
At 0:20 yeah
@whatwillmakebethebestforev8556
some people don't like it cause of texaxctlyhat lol