They were frequently classified as industrial rock, but were often quite different from many bands so dubbed. Tod A.'s lyrics were clever, snide and evocative (Art Black and David Sprague suggest that "Black humor beats black metal any day") and their "weirdly catchy" music which drew "on hot jazz and swing as much as clanging rock, emphasizing the group's stand-apart attitude."
The group had little mainstream success (scoring a few hits on college radio), despite tours with Iggy Pop and music videos on MTV's Headbanger's Ball and 120 Minutes (notably $10 Bill, featuring a number of little people). They retain a cult following, however, and their out-of-print releases sometimes sell for large amounts among fans.
Money Drunk
Cop Shoot Cop Lyrics
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What makes you think down to my last finn
Can't beg myself a drink you got my 20
A kind of fool to lend cheap truck driver
Rice, beans liar
Hands in your pockets to avoid my ire
But I'm behind you sticking like a train on a curve
Ain't no disciple sewer diving fool
Hooked on scratch all your life
A borrowing fool now I want my greens back
It's done all for you it can kick
One hand by my side, the other around your head
Shake it once you'd best shed that skin or head for bed
Saw you on a subway bleeding still kick you twice
Take my jack and revenge can't look me in the face
You're a waste my son
I'll meet you anywhere curl your hair,
Toss you in the air 'cause there's a little something undiscussed --
You're no pet and you'll learn to regret
That entrenched grin of yours
You wise ass hawker, stocking gawker
6 toed stalker, money walker
'Cuz I'm a money drunk
And that means I get mine
Paybacks are a bitch
The lyrics of "Money-Drunk" by Cop Shoot Cop depict the frustration and anger of a person who has been ripped off by someone they thought was a friend. The opening lines are directed at the person who has borrowed money from the singer but has failed to return it. The singer is dismayed that he is now so broke he can't even afford a drink, and the borrower who has a reputation as a cheap, lying truck driver is now ignoring him and avoiding confrontation. The singer is angry, and despite the borrower's attempts to avoid him, he is resolved to get his money back.
The following verses suggest that the borrower is a drug addict or a gambler who is always short of money and constantly borrowing from others. The singer is angry about this habit and wants revenge. The images of "sewer diving" and "puddle of drool" suggest that the borrower is a desperate and pathetic individual, and the singer is determined to make him pay for taking advantage of him. The lyrics are full of anger, venom, and a desire for retaliation.
The final verse suggests that the singer is not going to let the borrower get away with stealing his money. He promises to "meet you anywhere," indicating that he is not afraid of confrontations. The lines "Paybacks are a bitch" leave no doubt that he will get revenge on the borrower. In summary, "Money-Drunk" is a song that expresses feelings of betrayal and the anger that comes with it. It tells a story of a person who has been ripped off and is now looking for revenge.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty headed teetotalling
You have no sense and you don't even drink alcohol
What makes you think down to my last finn
Why do you think I'm broke and in need of money?
Can't beg myself a drink you got my 20
I can't even afford a drink and you took my last $20
A kind of fool to lend cheap truck driver
I was foolish to lend you money and you're just a poor truck driver
Rice, beans liar
You're a liar who only eats cheap food
Hands in your pockets to avoid my ire
You're trying to hide from me because you owe me money
But I'm behind you sticking like a train on a curve
I'm following you and not letting you escape from me
Ain't no disciple sewer diving fool
I'm not a naive and desperate person who goes through sewers to find things
You got my 20 asleep in a puddle of drool
You spent my $20 on alcohol and passed out drunk
Hooked on scratch all your life
You've been addicted to gambling your whole life
A borrowing fool now I want my greens back
You borrowed money from me foolishly and now I want it back
It's done all for you it can kick
I helped you enough and now I'm not going to anymore
One hand by my side, the other around your head
I'm ready to fight you if you don't give me my money back
Shake it once you'd best shed that skin or head for bed
You better shake out all the money you have or you'll end up in trouble
Saw you on a subway bleeding still kick you twice
I saw you injured on a subway and I would still hurt you because I'm angry
Take my jack and revenge can't look me in the face
I'll take my weapon and get my revenge, and you won't even look at me
You're a waste my son
You're a worthless person to me
I'll meet you anywhere curl your hair,
I'll find you anywhere and confront you
Toss you in the air 'cause there's a little something undiscussed --
I'll treat you harshly because there's an unresolved issue between us
You're no pet and you'll learn to regret
I'm not your friend and you'll regret that you owe me money
That entrenched grin of yours
Your confident smile won't help you out of this
You wise ass hawker, stocking gawker
You're a smart-mouthed seller and a creepy stalker
6 toed stalker, money walker
You're a weirdo who's always following the money
'Cuz I'm a money drunk
Because I'm obsessed with money
And that means I get mine
And that means I always get what's rightfully mine
Paybacks are a bitch
Revenge can be ruthless
Contributed by Wyatt Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.