Money
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Before I die I'd like to do something nice
Take my hand and I'll take it for a ride
You hit me yesterday because I made you cry
So before we die let me do something nice

I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money
I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

And if I had a car I would trade in my car
If I had a gun I would trade in my gun
Honey we ran from the country rolling dust to the city
And now there's something to be done, there's something to be done
There's something to be done, there's something to be done

I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

And I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money





And I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
No I don't have any money

Overall Meaning

The song "Money" by The Drums captures the frustration of not having enough money to buy something for a loved one. The lyrics express the desire to do something nice before it's too late, but the lack of financial means prevents this from happening. The first verse suggests that there was an argument between the singer and the listener, and that he wants to make amends by doing something nice. However, it becomes clear in the chorus that he cannot afford to buy a gift.


The second verse describes a longing to escape from their current situation, with the reference to trading in the car and the gun indicating a desire to leave everything behind. The repeated line "there's something to be done" hints at an underlying feeling of restlessness and the need to make a change. With this in mind, the chorus takes on a more poignant meaning, as it becomes clear that the inability to buy a gift is just one example of a larger problem.


Overall, the song "Money" is a moving reflection on the limitations of financial means and the unfulfilled desire to do something nice for someone you love. The Drums manage to capture these emotions with a simple yet powerful melody, with the repetitive nature of the chorus driving home the frustration of not having enough money.


Line by Line Meaning

Before I die I'd like to do something nice
I have a desire to do something special before I pass away


Take my hand and I'll take it for a ride
Come with me, I'll take you on a journey


You hit me yesterday because I made you cry
You got angry and hit me when I made you upset


So before we die let me do something nice
Let me do something kind before we leave this world


I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
I would like to purchase a gift for you, but unfortunately, I do not have any money


And if I had a car I would trade in my car
If I had a car, I would exchange it for something else


If I had a gun I would trade in my gun
If I owned a gun, I would swap it for something else


Honey we ran from the country rolling dust to the city
Darling, we left the rural areas and traveled to the urban landscape


And now there's something to be done, there's something to be done
There is a task that requires our attention


I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
I desire to purchase a gift for you, but I have no funds


And I want to buy you something, but I don't have any money
I have a wish to acquire a present for you, but my finances are limited


No I don't have any money
I do not possess any currency




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Jonathan Pierce, Connor Hanwick, Jacob Graham

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@jjxr

Lyrics: Before I die
I'd like to do something nice
Take my hand and I'll take you for a ride
You hit me yesterday
Because I made you cry
So before we die, I'd like to do something nice
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
And if I had a car
I would trade in my car
If I had a gun, I would trade in my gun
Honey we ran from the country
When we rushed to the city
And now there's nothing to be done, there's nothing to be done
There's nothing to be done, there's nothing to be done
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
And I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
And I want to buy you something (But I don't have any money)
(No, I don't have any money)
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@nayleen4041

My mom: “You’re an adult now, I’m expecting some Christmas gifts this year”
Me:

@1resscue

Lol i gave gifts for my whole family as a child too

@saltyfrijoles4324

@@1resscue same, I would save up and buy them something best feeling ever 😢

@1resscue

@@saltyfrijoles4324 nah, making them something is way better.

@saltyfrijoles4324

@@1resscue ahh omg yes, although all I could do was make them cards my parents kept them all 🤧😭

@dani.corazoncito

BRUH LMAOO hah

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@juliovictormanuelschaeffer8370

Nostalgic but modern. Depressing but at the same time happy. My favorite kind of music.

@boejiden9576

Then u should listen to little dark age

@perfectgaming1111

@@boejiden9576 or Mgmt in general

@jumiantomanquioii1578

@@boejiden9576 tem mais sugestões?

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