Walk Off the Earth is an indie rock band which formed in Burlington, Ontari… Read Full Bio ↴Walk Off the Earth is an indie rock band which formed in Burlington, Ontario, Canada in 2006. The band consists of Gianni Luminati, Joel Cassady, Sarah Blackwood, (former) Mike Taylor and (former) Ryan Marshall. Blackwood was also a member of the psychobilly band The Creepshow.

The band has gained success around the world by making low-budget music videos of covers and originals and built their fan base independently with no help from record labels, booking agents or management. On February, 2012, the music industry publication Crazed Hits reported that the band had signed a recording contract with Columbia Records.The band is best known for their covers of popular music on YouTube, making use of uncommon instruments such as the Ukulele and the Theremin, as well as looping samples. The band's recorded music and videos are produced by member and multi instrumentalist Gianni Luminati.

The band's first album, Smooth Like Stone On a Beach was released in 2007. Their second, My Rock was released in 2010. The band third album, R.E.V.O. was released in March 2013, and the album Sing It All Away was released in 2015.

On December 30th 2018 the band announced on social media that Mike Taylor had passed away.

Despite the sudden passing of their friend and band member Mike Taylor, the band continued their worldwide tour in 2019.

May 24th they released Mike's Song, as a tribute to their late member.

I'll Be There was the first single released from their new album HERE WE GO!. The song was added to several popular Spotify playlist and quickly gained millions of streams.
In support of their new album the band did a small promo tour doing interviews and acoustic sets at several radio stations across America and Canada.
HERE WE GO! was released on october 25th.

Only months after their latest album got released the band announced that Ryan Marshall would part ways with the band.

Money Tree
Walk Off the Earth Lyrics

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That CD in your place
That poster on your wall
That label on your face
But it don't bother you at all

You sold out for that tree
And I'm playing here for free
I'm playing here for free

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

That movement in your feet,
That swagger in your hips,
I've seen this sh*t before,
It's when your music finally slips

You sold out for that tree
And I'm playing here for free
I'm playing here for free

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)
Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)
Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)
Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
I'm not loving you at all (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)
Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)

Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)
Just a picture on my wall (And I'm coming down)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Walk Off the Earth's "Money Tree" criticize the music industry's obsession with greed and fame. The "tree" referred to in the song symbolizes the pursuit of money and success, which has led some artists to compromise their values and artistic integrity. The singer contrasts this with their own dedication to the craft, as they are "playing here for free." The reference to a "picture on [their] wall" emphasizes the fleeting nature of fame and success and how it can easily crumble.

The second verse highlights the pattern of artists who become complacent and rely on familiar styles and techniques, instead of pushing boundaries and evolving their sounds. The "movement in your feet" and "swagger in your hips" describe a performer who is comfortable and predictable, which can lead to stagnation in their music. The repetition of "Just a picture on my wall" further emphasizes the lack of substance in the pursuit of fame and the fleeting nature of it all.

Overall, the song's message is a warning against sacrificing artistic integrity for the pursuit of money and fame, and a reminder that true passion and dedication to the craft will outlast temporary success.

Line by Line Meaning

That CD in your place
The compact disc present in your house

That poster on your wall
The printed material displayed on your wall

That label on your face
The brand identification on your face

But it don't bother you at all
But you seem unconcerned about it

You sold out for that tree
You gave up your values for material wealth

And I'm playing here for free
And I'm performing without expecting monetary compensation

Just a picture on my wall (And it's coming down)
The decoration on my wall is temporary and will be removed soon