Unabashedly sexy in their approach to making electronica, the duo made up o… Read Full Bio ↴Unabashedly sexy in their approach to making electronica, the duo made up of longtime friends Lauren Pardini (vocals/keys) and Danny Sternbaum (producer/guitars) like to say they “write songs about sex addiction, hypnotherapy and love.” And while that is true, they also make music that’s dancefloor-ready, as evidenced by their latest single “Get It Up,” which comes adorned with a perfect R&B/Pop hook. Their collaboration dates back to 2008 and was intermittent for the next five years while Lauren cut her teeth writing and playing keyboards in DJ Khalil’s camp working with such artists as Corin from Purity Ring and A$AP Rocky. At the same time Danny honed his sound by touring with his band Baby Monster (supporting Klaxons, Miike Snow and Metric, to name a few), and remixing tracks for the likes of Ellie Goulding and Gorillaz. In the summer of 2013, Lauren and Danny reunited in the studio and what came out was “Call Yourself a Lover,” a break-up anthem that starts slow and builds to a splendid dreamscape of ‘80s-era synths. It was the perfect launching pad for Pr0files, which now releases music via its own label, Straight A Records.

Money
pr0files Lyrics

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Heart′s tied, tongue's tied
Everybody′s sayin'
Are you sure that you're alright?
I′m too scared to look ahead, but I′m too proud to look behind.
And eveything smells like money now

I took a xanax and a milkshake just to get me through that day
You grew insensitive then you threw it all away

And everything smells like money now

'Cause if everything′s so bad,
Why do I feel so good?
Yeah, if everything's so bad,
Why do I feel so good?

Should I call and apologize when I know that I don′t owe you anything?
'Cause when I count all the tears I cried, looks like you′re the one who owes me
But eveything smells like money now,
And that's why I'm not comin′ around

′Cause if everything's so bad,
Why do I feel so good?
Yeah, if everything′s so bad,
Why do I feel so good?
Why do I feel so good?

You thought you had it all on me
But you never took the time to see
It doesn't matter when I fall
′Cause I always end up better off

You told me that I wasn't good enough
I made a promise written into blood
180 turn into oblivison
To give it up instead of givin′ in
And now I know that love is everything,
But you'd rather be a fucking celebrity
And for that you'll always be just getting by
Good luck, I′ll see you on the other side

Good luck, I′ll see you on the other side
Hope I don't see you in another life

Overall Meaning

The song "Money" by pr0files is a reflective song about a relationship that has ended due to the greed and desire for wealth of one of the parties involved. The lyrics describe the confusion, hurt and anger that the singer feels as they try to make sense of the relationship and the breakup. The chorus asks the question of why they feel good even when everything seems bad in their life, suggesting perhaps that focusing on the things that matter, such as love and emotional connection, is worth more than material wealth.

The first verse illustrates the internal conflict that the singer experiences. Their heart is tied, and they are unable to express how they feel, while everyone keeps asking them if they are alright. They feel scared of the future but also proud of the progress they've made. However, they still cannot ignore the overwhelming presence of money in their life, a reminder of the relationship that has ended.

The second verse is more accusatory, directed towards the person who ended the relationship, highlighting how they became insensitive towards the singer and only cared about money. The chorus repeats the central question of the song; despite everything falling apart, why does the singer feel good?

Overall, "Money" is a song that explores themes of love, greed, and materialism, raising questions about what is truly valuable in life.

Line by Line Meaning

Heart′s tied, tongue's tied
I am feeling overwhelmed and unable to express myself effectively.

Everybody′s sayin'
People around me are expressing concern for my well-being.

Are you sure that you're alright?
People doubt that I am really okay.

I′m too scared to look ahead, but I′m too proud to look behind.
I am afraid of the future but I am not willing to dwell on the past either.

And eveything smells like money now
Money has become a prominent factor in my life and influences everything I do.

I took a xanax and a milkshake just to get me through that day
I am struggling with anxiety and using medication to cope.

You grew insensitive then you threw it all away
You stopped caring about our relationship and ended it abruptly.

′Cause if everything′s so bad, Why do I feel so good? Yeah, if everything's so bad, Why do I feel so good?
Despite everything, I still feel good and am trying to hold onto that feeling.

Should I call and apologize when I know that I don′t owe you anything?
I am considering apologizing but I don't feel like I did anything wrong.

'Cause when I count all the tears I cried, looks like you′re the one who owes me
I have been hurt more in this relationship and feel like you should be apologizing to me.

But eveything smells like money now, And that's why I'm not comin′ around
The influence of money is pushing me away from you and making our relationship harder.

You thought you had it all on me But you never took the time to see It doesn't matter when I fall ′Cause I always end up better off
You thought you had power over me but I know that I am capable of rising above any challenges I face.

You told me that I wasn't good enough I made a promise written into blood 180 turn into oblivison To give it up instead of givin′ in
You criticized me but I made a promise to better myself and am trying to turn my life around.

And now I know that love is everything, But you'd rather be a fucking celebrity And for that you'll always be just getting by
I realize the importance of love but you are more focused on fame and material success.

Good luck, I′ll see you on the other side Hope I don't see you in another life
I am saying goodbye and hoping to move on from this relationship.

Writer(s): PARDINI LAUREN, STERNBAUM DANIEL J

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