Lewis and Sennett are former child actors and were introduced to each other by Tara Subkoff, a mutual friend, in 1993. In 2001, original drummer Dave Rock left the band and was replaced by Boesel.
They began their career on Barsuk Records, releasing Take Offs And Landings in 2001. They moved to Omaha-based indie label Saddle Creek for their second album, 2002's The Execution of All Things. But come time for their third release, More Adventurous in 2004, the band left Saddle Creek for Brute/Beaute, a Warner Bros. imprint.
2004 saw a great increase in recognition for the band, as Sennett and Boesel released an album with their band The Elected and Lewis sang backup on Ben Gibbard's (Death Cab For Cutie) indie electronic side project The Postal Service. Lewis toured with The Postal Service before heading out on two tours in support of Rilo Kiley's More Adventurous in the summer and fall of 2004. The album spent late 2004 high on Billboard Magazine's Heatseekers Chart, success only furthered by appearances on the Late Night with Conan O'Brien and Jimmy Kimmel Live. The band opened for Bright Eyes on the international leg of Conor Oberst's tour for 2005's i'm wide awake, it's morning. In Fall 2005, Rilo Kiley were the opening act for the North American dates of Coldplay's Twisted Logic Tour.
Lewis released her first solo album in January of 2006, with Leigh and Chandra Watson as Jenny Lewis with the Watson Twins. The album, entitled Rabbit Fur Coat, was co-produced by Clifford M Ward and Mike Mogis. Furthermore, The Elected released their second album, sun, sun, sun on the same day as Lewis' album.
The 4th Rilo Kiley LP, Under the Blacklight, was released in August 2007. This has a more pop-influenced sound and received mixed reviews.
The band broke up in 2011 after vague statements made by Blake Sennett comparing the band to a "corpse" and referring to disagreements among members.
The Moneymaker
Rilo Kiley Lyrics
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You've got the money maker
You've got the money maker
This is your chance to make it
Out out out oh yeah
You'll get out out out oh yeah
You've got the money maker
You showed them what you can do
Showed them your money
Make you get out out out oh yeah
You'll get out out out oh yeah
You are the money maker
She is yours for the taking
You know you wanna make her
Show her your money maker
She says out out out oh yeah
She says out out out oh yeah
You get out out out oh yeah
You get out out out oh yeah
And it's in my hands
I will if you want me to
She says out out out oh yeah
She says out out out oh yeah
You get out out out oh yeah
You get out out out oh yeah
The song “The Moneymaker” by Rilo Kiley is a vibrant and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to embrace their potential success and make something of themselves. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the phrase “you’ve got the money maker,” which is a reference to the individual’s talents and abilities that could lead to wealth and success. The repetitive chorus serves as a motivational call to action for listeners to seize their chance to make something of themselves and realize their potential.
The verse that follows is a continuation of the theme of showing off one’s talents and making a name for oneself. The lyrics suggest that the individual has been given a chance to prove themselves and make a mark, and they should take this opportunity to showcase their skills and abilities. The chorus is repeated once again, with a slight variation, to remind listeners that they are the ones in control of their future success.
Overall, the message of the song is one of empowerment and self-belief. The lyrics encourage listeners to embrace their talents and abilities, take chances, and work hard towards their goals. The song is a reminder that we all have the power to be successful and make something of ourselves if we are willing to put in the effort.
Line by Line Meaning
You've got the money maker
They have presented you with an opportunity to make money
You've got the money maker
They have presented you with an opportunity to make money
You've got the money maker
They have presented you with an opportunity to make money
This is your chance to make it
You have been given a rare opportunity to make money
Out out out oh yeah
You need to leave your current situation and take advantage of this opportunity
You'll get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
You've got the money maker
They have presented you with an opportunity to make money
They showed the money to you
They have demonstrated the amount of money you can make
You showed them what you can do
You demonstrated your ability to make money
Showed them your money
You demonstrated how much money you can make
Make you get out out out oh yeah
This opportunity will force you to leave your current situation
You'll get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
You are the money maker
You have the ability to make money
She is yours for the taking
There is an opportunity to make money with this person
You know you wanna make her
You are interested in making money with this person
Show her your money maker
Demonstrate how much money can be made with this opportunity
She says out out out oh yeah
This opportunity will force her to leave her current situation
She says out out out oh yeah
This opportunity will force her to leave her current situation
You get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
You get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
And it's in my hands
You have control over this opportunity
I will if you want me to
You will take advantage of this opportunity if they want you to
She says out out out oh yeah
This opportunity will force her to leave her current situation
She says out out out oh yeah
This opportunity will force her to leave her current situation
You get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
You get out out out oh yeah
You will benefit greatly from taking advantage of this opportunity
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Blake Sennett, Jenny Diane Lewis
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Natalie Davidson
Rilo Kiley is the best indie rock band of all time. What a creative video for a pop single
citizenanna
i'm lukewarm about this since they can do really beautiful, melodic stuff. theirs was one of the best shows i've ever been to. you should see them live!
ManchesterBlackSheep
That sequence at 2:40 with the multiple guitar lines and the syncopated drums is some seriously special shit.
SubsterX
The guitar lick in this song is SICK.
Brent Shearer
This song is great, has alot more edge then their other stuff.
Thomas Collignon
Beautifully put together voice instruments love it
Terri Thrush
My first time listening to Rilo Kiley and I loved it! I guess I am not knowlegable, but I think I have pretty good taste! I want to know more about Rilo Kiley now! Thanks for the tune! Groovy!
Matt Smith
Gotta agree with you. I never really got into this band but this song and Dreamworld are killer.
Tom C
Wow this has provoked a lot of reaction. I've not heard all of Rilo Kiley's output but I quite like it, a good pop song.
miap
I love the drum solo 👌👌 Best part.