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Walk the Moon Lyrics


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(Can you imagine?)

The TV says Mother is hurting
That the clock reads quarter to twelve
So I shop my face off at Urban
Just trying to look a little more like myself

What do you spend your money on?
I hope it's something of value
What do you spend your money on?

The first time to your apartment
I was peeking in between my fingers
Oh the things I hoped we had in common
Wishful thinker

Tell me
Did you ever think about

What do you spend your money on?
I hope it's something of value
Are you the driver or is someone driving you?
What do you spend your, spend your
What do you spend your money on?

Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on

You take me up to the party
And we cross right over the barrier
I'm not sure what's more disarming
Than fake breasts and miniature terriers

What do you spend your money on?
I hope it's something of value
Are you the driver or is someone driving you?
What do you spend your, spend your
What do you spend your money on?





I hope it's something of value

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Spend Your $$$" by Walk the Moon suggest the idea of indulging in consumerism as a means of finding one's true identity. The singer hears about their mother's suffering on TV and uses shopping at Urban Outfitters as a way to cope with their own feelings of insecurity and uncertainty. The line "Just trying to look a little more like myself" embodies the underlying theme of the song - the idea that we might find ourselves by purchasing things that reflect our inner selves.


The lyrics also question what people spend their money on, urging listeners to consider whether their purchases are truly of value. The hook "What do you spend your, spend your money on?" is repeated throughout the song, highlighting the importance of this question. The singer also asks whether the listener is in control of their spending or if someone else is driving them, perhaps alluding to the influence of marketing and societal pressure to consume.


In the second verse, the singer expresses disappointment with a party they attend, listing "fake breasts and miniature terriers" as examples of things they find disarming. This could be seen as a commentary on societal expectations around beauty and status, and how they can be ultimately unfulfilling.


Overall, "Spend Your $$$" encourages listeners to consider the deeper significance of their consumption habits and to be mindful of what they are truly seeking when they make purchases.


Line by Line Meaning

The TV says Mother is hurting
The news is reporting that the world is in a troubled state


That the clock reads quarter to twelve
Time is running out for us to enjoy life to the fullest


So I shop my face off at Urban
I spend all of my money at a trendy store, hoping to improve my appearance


Just trying to look a little more like myself
I am attempting to create an image of myself that is more presentable to others


What do you spend your money on?
Do you use your financial resources to enhance your existence?


I hope it's something of value
I believe that your purchases should have a positive impact on your life


The first time to your apartment
The initial attempt to connect with you


I was peeking in between my fingers
I was afraid of what I might see


Oh the things I hoped we had in common
I had many desires for a shared connection with you


Wishful thinker
I may have been unrealistic in my expectations


Are you the driver or is someone driving you?
Do you have control over your own life or are you being controlled by external factors?


Come on, come on, come on, come on, come on, come on
Encouragement to engage more fully in life


You take me up to the party
You invite me to social events


And we cross right over the barrier
We ignore limitations and enjoy ourselves with abandon


I'm not sure what's more disarming
I am uncertain what is more surprising or unsettling


Than fake breasts and miniature terriers
Than people who have had cosmetic surgery, and their tiny dogs


What do you spend your, spend your
What is the focus of your financial resources?


What do you spend your money on?
What do you prioritize in your life, and invest in accordingly?


I hope it's something of value
I hope that your investments in yourself make you happy and fulfilled




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELI MAIMAN, KEVIN RAY, NICHOLAS PETRICCA, SEAN WAUGAMAN

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