In a review on Gigwise, the track was described as sounding “like Prince in space.” Musically, the song draws from the band’s signature pop-rock sound, with “glitchy R&B” influences.
Some have speculated that the song is a semi-autobiographical description of lead singer Matty, who had problems with cocaine in his youth. In an interview with The Guardian, he stated that in his lyrics, “I’m always talking about me, really."
Travi$ Scott sampled this track in his 2014 song “Don’t Play.”
M.O.N.E.Y.
The 1975 Lyrics
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You know he likes to get blown
Has he got enough money to spend?
Leave? No, he's to and fro
He doesn't like it when the girls go
Has he got enough money to spend?
It's going off 'cause they're not
The boy is rushing out his skin
He's got his charm with the
Girls that are smoking he takes her arm
Jumps the bar and now he's in
Drink slow to feed the nose
You know he likes to get blown
Has he got enough money to spend?
Leave? No, he's to and fro
He doesn't like it when the girls go
Has he got enough money to spend?
A broken half a glass has opened up his chin
He thinks he's hard
A powdered mouth that tastes of gin
He's just been barred for that
Blues he was smoking and then he barks
"It's my car I'm sleeping in"
Tabs with unlimited O's
New clothes, bloody nose
Powders and walking back home
Has he got enough weed? No
Broken phone, retching on the floor alone
And I can't believe that
We're talking 'bout him
"I'm searching you, mate
Your jaw's all over the place"
Can't talk, quick slap in the face
Yes, I threw a nut, but your friend's a case
Why you singling him out
Is it because of his race?
"Look, the dog won't bark if
You don't lark about"
M-O-N-E-Y's me m-O-N-E-Y
M-O-N-E-Y's me m-O-N-E-Y
M-O-N-E – m-O-N-E –
M-O-N-E-Y m-O-N-E-Y's me
M-O-N-E-Y
The song M.O.N.E.Y by The 1975 is a cheeky reference to the lifestyle of an affluent young man who is obsessed with money, drugs and women. The song opens with the line "drink slow to feed the nose," which is a reference to someone who snorts cocaine. The man in question is spending copious amounts of money on drugs, drinks and girls, and is reckless in his behavior. The lyrics suggest that he is desperate for attention and validation, often resorting to aggression to get it.
The second verse details a scene in a club where the man is attempting to gain entry, but the doorman is hesitant to let him in. The man eventually convinces one of the girls smoking outside to come in with him, taking advantage of her vulnerability. The chorus repeats "M.O.N.E.Y's me m-O-N-E-Y," emphasizing the man's fixation on material wealth.
The final verse takes a darker turn, describing the man's descent into addiction and self-destruction. He has a broken phone, is retching on the floor alone and is desperately trying to find more drugs. The lyrics "Why you singling him out, is it because of his race?" hint at the idea that the man may be facing discrimination for his behavior or appearance. All in all, the song is a critique of consumerism, excess and toxic masculinity.
Line by Line Meaning
Drink slow to feed the nose
Slow down your drinking to save more cocaine
You know he likes to get blown
You know he likes to snort cocaine
Has he got enough money to spend?
Is he able to afford more cocaine?
Leave? No, he's to and fro
He is unable to leave because he is addicted to cocaine and keeps coming back for more
He doesn't like it when the girls go
He is only interested in girls who are willing to do cocaine with him
It's going off 'cause they're not
There is trouble because they won't let him into the club
Gonna let him in two and a half
They are not going to let him in because he is not cool enough
The boy is rushing out his skin
He is desperate to get into the club and do more cocaine
He's got his charm with the
He is good at persuading the girls to do cocaine with him
Girls that are smoking he takes her arm
He convinces a girl who is smoking to go inside the club with him
Jumps the bar and now he's in
He manages to get into the club by jumping the bar
A broken half a glass has opened up his chin
He got into a fight and was injured
He thinks he's hard
He is acting tough and macho
A powdered mouth that tastes of gin
His mouth is dry from doing cocaine and it tastes like gin
He's just been barred for that
He was kicked out of the club for his behavior
Blues he was smoking and then he barks
He was smoking marijuana and got aggressive
"It's my car I'm sleeping in"
He has nowhere to go after getting kicked out of the club except for his car
Tabs with unlimited O's
He is taking ecstasy tablets
New clothes, bloody nose
He just bought new clothes and his nose is bleeding from doing too much cocaine
Powders and walking back home
He is walking home after doing more cocaine
Has he got enough weed? No
He is running out of marijuana
Broken phone, retching on the floor alone
He broke his phone and is throwing up from doing too many drugs
And I can't believe that
The singer is shocked at the extent of his drug use
We're talking 'bout him
The artist and others are discussing his behavior
"I'm searching you, mate
The bouncer is searching him
Your jaw's all over the place"
His jaw is twitching from doing too much cocaine
Can't talk, quick slap in the face
He is unable to speak properly and gets slapped by the bouncer
Yes, I threw a nut, but your friend's a case
He admits to getting aggressive, but blames his friend's behavior for causing it
Why you singling him out
He is questioning why the bouncer is only targeting him when his friend is also causing trouble
Is it because of his race?
He thinks he is being targeted because of his race
"Look, the dog won't bark if
The bouncer is telling him to calm down
You don't lark about"
He needs to stop causing trouble and acting recklessly
M-O-N-E-Y's me m-O-N-E-Y
The repetition of "money" represents his addiction to drugs and how it is controlling his life
M-O-N-E-Y's me m-O-N-E-Y
The repetition of "money" represents his addiction to drugs and how it is controlling his life
M-O-N-E – m-O-N-E –
The repetition of the last two letters of "money" emphasizes its significance in his life
M-O-N-E-Y m-O-N-E-Y's me
The repetition of "money" represents his addiction to drugs and how it is controlling his life
M-O-N-E-Y
The word "money" is a symbol for his addiction to drugs and how it is controlling his life
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ROSS STEWART MACDONALD, ADAM BRIAN THOMAS HANN, GEORGE BEDFORD DANIEL, MATTHEW TIMOTHY HEALY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheSoccerKitten
There's no such thing as a "true fan" goddammit. You like one of their songs? Great! You like a ton of their songs? Awesome! You don't know their names? Ok! You know their life story? Cool. Known them since the beginning? That's great. A FAN IS A FAN. Enjoy the amazing music and quit putting yourself on a pedestal.
@lyynda6772
best comment i've seen on youtube in months
@KJIgnacio
I second Amening this. lol
@ailenp.7725
YEAH! I've been gettin' hate 'cause I discovered them thanks to Harry from One Direction I mean I guess they don't care if you became a fan thanks to Harry Styles thanks to the radio or by yourself IT'S GOOD MUSIC WE SHOULD ENJOY IT!
@sharronwilliams2729
bless you xo lol
@raelynnbailey7554
calm down
@ttt8527
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@sunshineyrainbows13
I see what you did there.
@iusethisplatform
actttn UGH! 😒
@maggieplaisted2428
when it gets to "tabs with unlimited 0's" I get so hype ahh