Don't Take The Money
Bleachers feat. Lorde Lyrics
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Love was a currency
A shimmering balance act
I think that I laughed at that
And I saw your face and hands
Coloured in sun and then
I think I understand
Will I understand?
Will we fight, stay up late?
In my dreams I'm to blame
Different sides of the bed
Roll your eyes, shave my head
Now we're stuck in the storm
We were born to ignore
And all I got is a chance to just sit
(I'm in love and you've got me, runaway)
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
Your hand forever's all I want
Don't take the money
Don't take the money
I slept on my own those nights
Was still in my parents house
And I cut off my T-shirt sleeves
And claim a new continent
'Til I saw your face and hands
Covered in sun and then
I think I understand
Will I understand?
Will we fight, stay up late?
In my dreams I'm to blame
Different sides of the bed
Roll your eyes, shake my head
Now we're stuck in the storm
We were born to ignore
And all I got is a chance to just sit
(I'm in love and you've got me, runaway)
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
Your hand forever's all I want
Don't take the money
Don't take the money
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
Your hand forever's all I want
Don't take the money
Don't take the money
When you're looking for your shadow
Standing on the edge of yourself
Praying on the darkness
Just don't take the money
Dreaming of an easy
Waking up without weight now
And you're looking at the heartless
Just don't take the money
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
Your hand forever's all I want
Don't take the money
Well, don't take the money (I'm in love and you've got me, runaway)
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
Your hand forever's all I want
Don't take the money
Don't take the money
Just don't take the money
Just don't take the money
Just don't take the money
Just don't take the money
Bleachers's song "Don't Take The Money" captures the intricacies and complexities of love and the fears of loss that come with it. The lyrics revolve around a story of a person who had their heart broken before, but recognizing the beauty and potential of love, they take a chance on it again. Amidst the chaos, love is a currency, a balancing act, and a chance for redemption. The opening lines, "Somebody broke me once/Love was a currency/A shimmering balance act/I think that I laughed at that," showcases the singer's cynicism towards love, but at the same time, reveals how they are struggling to move on from their past.
The song also touches on the idea of wanting to hold on to love, and not wanting to lose it again. The lines "You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it/I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets/Your hand forever's all I want/Don't take the money" express the singer's fear of losing their partner and wanting to hold on to love tightly. At the same time, they understand that love is not just materialistic or transactional ("Don't take the money"), but rooted in something deeper and more profound.
The song ends with "When you're looking for your shadow/Standing on the edge of yourself/Praying on the darkness/Just don't take the money," which speaks to the fear of losing oneself in love or sacrificing one's own identity. The lyrics capture the complexities of love, the fear of loss, and the struggle to maintain one's sense of self amidst it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Somebody broke me once
I was hurt in the past
Love was a currency
Love was valuable but also a risk
A shimmering balance act
Love required careful balancing
I think that I laughed at that
I didn't take the risk of love seriously before
And I saw your face and hands
I noticed you and was drawn to you
Coloured in sun and then
You looked radiant and happy
I think I understand
I believe I know what love can be now
Will I understand?
Will I be able to handle love?
Will we fight, stay up late?
Will we have disagreements and hard times?
In my dreams I'm to blame
I worry about messing up the relationship
Different sides of the bed
We are different but still together
Roll your eyes, shave my head
We still love and tease each other
Now we're stuck in the storm
We are going through a difficult time
We were born to ignore
Our love is different from societal norms
And all I got is a chance to just sit
I don't know what to do to fix things
You steal the air out of my lungs, you make me feel it
You make me feel alive and passionate
I pray for everything we lost, buy back the secrets
I hope to regain what we lost and restore our intimacy
Your hand forever's all I want
I just want to be with you always
Don't take the money
Don't let external things ruin our love
I slept on my own those nights
I was lonely without you
Was still in my parents house
I was still figuring things out
And I cut off my T-shirt sleeves
I was trying to change and be someone new
And claim a new continent
I wanted to start fresh and pursue new things
When you're looking for your shadow
When you feel lost and unsure of yourself
Standing on the edge of yourself
At the brink of self-discovery
Just don't take the money
Don't let greed and materialism distract you
Dreaming of an easy
Wanting things to be effortless and simple
Waking up without weight now
Feeling free and unencumbered
And you're looking at the heartless
Encountering those who lack empathy or compassion
Just don't take the money
Don't let those negative forces affect our love
Just don't take the money
Reminding ourselves to stay true to what matters most
Just don't take the money
Our love is more important than any material gain
Just don't take the money
Money cannot buy happiness or love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ella Marija La Yelich O'Connor, Jack Antonoff
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