Money or Love
Daryll-Ann Lyrics


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My hands are too cold
Just to keep me going
Outside is in and
Inside is out

I think of you now
And my tears are flowing
Today you've lost
All the rendeers you got

Can't make money or love can't make money or love
I am talking to the stars above

There's frost on my strings
And rain in the doorway
Let the wind be a blaze
Blowing steam from my cup

Do you think of me now?
Don't betray what is so right
Let the rendeers of love
Pick the stars from above

Can't make money or love can't make money or love
I am talking to the stars above




Can't make money or love can't make money or love
I am talking to the stars above

Overall Meaning

The song Money or Love by Daryll-Ann is a contemplative and melancholic expression of love and loss. The lyrics begin with the singer's hands being too cold, emphasizing a sense of disconnection and discomfort. The outside is in, and the inside is out, which could represent the confusion and blurred lines between what is within their control and what is not. The singer thinks of the person they love, and their tears flow, indicating a deep emotional pain.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the line "Can't make money or love can't make money or love," as the singer talks to the stars above. This line seems to imply that these are the two most significant things that one could strive for, but ultimately, they cannot be forced or bought. The singer is reaching out to the universe and the force that governs it, looking for answers or comfort.


The bridge sings of the weather being unfavorable, and the singer's focus on their love interest. The imagery of rendeers and stars evoke a sense of wonder and mysticism, as though the singer is trying to find meaning in the universe. The song ends on a similar note to how it began, with the singer talking to the stars above, perhaps with a glimmer of hope.


Line by Line Meaning

My hands are too cold
I am feeling numb and physically uncomfortable


Just to keep me going
I'm struggling to cope with the situation but must persevere


Outside is in and
The external environment is affecting my internal state of being


Inside is out
I'm feeling confused and disoriented


I think of you now
You are on my mind


And my tears are flowing
I am experiencing strong emotions and crying


Today you've lost
You have experienced a defeat or setback


All the rendeers you got
Your successes or accomplishments have been overshadowed


Can't make money or love can't make money or love
Neither wealth nor affection can solve all problems


I am talking to the stars above
I am seeking guidance or inspiration from a higher power


There's frost on my strings
My musical instrument is affected by the cold weather


And rain in the doorway
The entrance is exposed to the elements


Let the wind be a blaze
Let the gusts of wind be intense and energizing


Blowing steam from my cup
I am warming my hands and my drink with my breath


Do you think of me now?
Are you remembering me or missing me?


Don't betray what is so right
Don't act against your true feelings or desires


Let the rendeers of love
Let the acts of affection and care guide you


Pick the stars from above
Achieve the highest goals and aspirations




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