Money

Album: Portamento (2011)
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Songfacts®:

  • The first single from American indie pop band The Drums second album, Portamento, is an autobiographic song. Frontman Jonathan Pierce told Q magazine: "'Money' was the second song we wrote for the album. The lyrics are about wanting to do something for the person you love and not being able to." It was released as a digital download in the United Kingdom on September 4, 2011.

Comments: 2

  • CharlotteThe song’s a vibe, has a really catchy melody and I always bop my head to it.
  • Arson from None Of Your BusinessI love this song and it makes me feel a certain type of way.
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