Away
Me & He Lyrics

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I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
On high grade marijuana and meth amphetamines
On comic books and chicken wings and dirty magazines

Buying drinks for women, buying more for me
Buying shots for strangers like they're my family
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
On an autographed picture of Clayton Moore from a Goodwill up the street
On sixteen year old cheddar cheese and fancy deli meats
On hats and shoes and bolo ties and banjo DVDs
If I had saved my money, I could have traveled overseas
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
On gummy bears and Gatorade when my head ain't feeling right
On cab fare to the bar where I left my car last night
On flowers for the woman who I've let down yet again
And all I gave my bail bondsman to get out of the pen
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away
I've been throwing my money away on shit
Throwing it away
Throwing it away

Throwing it away
Throwing it away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Away" by Me & Hé explore the consequences of impulse spending and being unable to control one's finances. The chorus "I've been throwing my money away on shit" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the regret and frustration of the singer. The specific examples of what the money was spent on, such as drugs, junk food, and memorabilia, highlight the lack of consideration for the future and long-term goals.

The line "buying shots for strangers like they're my family" suggests a desire for connection and belonging, possibly indicating feelings of loneliness or disconnection from one's actual family. However, this need for acceptance is ultimately misguided as it leads to squandering money and resources.

The final verse includes a list of items that the singer has spent their money on, with the regretful realization that if they had saved, they could have traveled overseas. This highlights the opportunity cost of impulsive spending and raises the question of whether the immediate gratification of buying "shit" is worth missing out on more meaningful experiences.

Overall, "Away" portrays the negative impact of impulse spending and the importance of being financially responsible and mindful of one's priorities.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been throwing my money away
I have been recklessly wasting my money without thinking of the consequences.

I've been throwing my money away on shit
I've been spending my money on worthless things that are of no real value or benefit.

On high grade marijuana and meth amphetamines
I've been spending my money on drugs - marijuana and meth amphetamines - which are not only harmful to my health but expensive too.

On comic books and chicken wings and dirty magazines
I've been buying things that are not necessities - comic books, chicken wings and dirty magazines - just for fun and entertainment purposes.

Buying drinks for women, buying more for me
I've been spending money on buying drinks for women, hoping to impress them, and then buying more drinks for myself without thinking of the consequences.

On an autographed picture of Clayton Moore from a Goodwill up the street
I've spent my money on an old picture of Clayton Moore, that I've bought from a Goodwill store, which has no real value to me.

On gummy bears and Gatorade when my head ain't feeling right
I've been spending money on gummy bears and Gatorade when I am feeling low, without thinking of better ways to improve my mood.

On cab fare to the bar where I left my car last night
I've been spending money on cab fare to go back to the bar to get my car, which I left behind the night before, showing my careless behavior.

On flowers for the woman who I've let down yet again
I've been spending money on flowers for a woman whom I have disappointed and let down several times, thinking that it will make things right.

And all I gave my bail bondsman to get out of the pen
I've given money to my bail bondsman to get out of jail instead of accepting the consequences of my actions.

Throwing it away
I'm losing money without thinking of saving, investing, or spending it wisely.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: James Lenz

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