Money City Maniacs
Sloan Lyrics


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All you've found is another back door
That no one sees a reason for
At the heart of the traveling band
You have to understand
There's a driving need to hit the yellow line

And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz
And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz

Hey you
You've been around for a while
If you'll admit that you were wrong then we'll admit that we're right
Hey you
Come on along for the ride
We'll hit the money city if it takes us all night

And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz
And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz

Hey you
You've been around for a while
If you'll admit that you were wrong then we'll admit that we're right
Take the heart of the traveling band
You'll never understand that
All they know is the yellow line, yeah

And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz
And the joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke, yeah yeah yeah
Joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke, yeah yeah yeah




Joke is when he awoke his
Body was covered in coke fizz

Overall Meaning

The song Money City Maniacs by Canadian rock band Sloan, released in 1998, is a high-energy rock anthem with catchy hooks and reflective lyrics. The opening lines "All you've found is another back door, That no one sees a reason for" suggest that the singer is searching for something that nobody else understands or appreciates. The heart of the traveling band, the yellow line that must be hit, suggests that there is a driving, restless need to keep moving forward and never look back. The lines "And the joke is when he awoke his body was covered in Coke fizz" suggest a possible connection to drugs and the price of chasing the rock star lifestyle. The repetition of these lines throughout the song reinforces the idea of the consequences of excess and recklessness.


The chorus "Hey you, you've been around for a while / If you'll admit that you were wrong then we'll admit that we're right / Hey you, come on along for the ride / We'll hit the money city if it takes us all night" is an invitation to join in the journey, regardless of who's right or wrong. The overall tone of the song is rebellious, celebratory, and somewhat self-destructive. The lyrics and the music together capture the chaotic and wild spirit of a rockstar lifestyle that so many young people are drawn to.


Line by Line Meaning

All you've found is another back door
You have stumbled upon a secret entrance that nobody else knows about.


That no one sees a reason for
Although the back door exists, nobody truly understands why.


At the heart of the traveling band
The most important part of the band is their constant movement to new places.


You have to understand
It is crucial for you to comprehend this fact in order to fully appreciate the band.


There's a driving need to hit the yellow line
The band's main motivation is to travel to as many destinations as possible, represented by the yellow line on the road.


And the joke is when he awoke his
The irony of the situation is highlighted by the fact that when he woke up,


Body was covered in coke fizz
He found himself covered in the remnants of his drug use from the previous night.


Hey you
The artist is addressing someone directly.


You've been around for a while
The addressee has been in the same place or doing the same thing for an extended period of time.


If you'll admit that you were wrong then we'll admit that we're right
If you can acknowledge your mistake, we will acknowledge that we were correct.


Come on along for the ride
Join us in our journey and experience it for yourself.


We'll hit the money city if it takes us all night
We'll work hard to reach the prosperous money city, even if it means staying up all night.


Take the heart of the traveling band
Embrace the essence of the band's constant movement and new experiences.


You'll never understand that
If you cannot grasp this concept, you will never fully understand the band's true essence.


All they know is the yellow line, yeah
The band's sole focus is following the yellow line and discovering new destinations.


And the joke is when he awoke his
Once again, the irony of the situation is highlighted by the fact that when he woke up,


Body was covered in coke fizz
He found himself covered in the remnants of his drug use from the previous night.


Joke is when he awoke his
The situation is once again characterized as ironic and humorous.


Body was covered in coke, yeah yeah yeah
He discovered a coating of cocaine residue all over his body.


Joke is when he awoke his
The situation is still humorous and ironic.


Body was covered in coke fizz
Once again, he found himself covered in remnants of his drug use.




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@dankster6096

Is no one talking about how sick this music video is? So creative.

@okjeffy6581

Gives me KB vibes.

@colinwilson4609

The video gives me White Stripes Seven Nation Army vibes. Not sure which one came out first.

@LG_7984

If these guys were from anywhere in the US they'd be one of the biggest bands of the last 30 years, guaranteed.

@curtissflamence

Then they'd be corrupted and turn into pop garbage. Glad they stayed here and true to their style

@keithkoenig5320

Who knows? I am just so glad that this band has blessed my life with so much incredible music...and they aren't done yet! 🙏

@tenaciousdarcy

If they were from the US they wouldn't be them.

@ascendant95

@@curtissflamence That's both an insult to this band....................and the nation that has been subsidizing your standard of living for over 60 years. Until recently that is. Nafta 2.0 was a real doozie lol.

@curtissflamence

@@ascendant95 that's an ignorant statement. Sounds like you actually believe Canada is a good country.

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