Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is
Jet
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She's a loaded gun In my shakin' hands Am I in hell Or the promised land (What's your name) She said I'll tell you my name when I'm on your skin You can be the King and I'll be the Queen I was born to echo and I'll never repeat, not 4 anyone, anyone She said I'll show you what I got When you tell me what you need So put your money where your mouth is When the beat goes on She knows that nothing's wrong She goes down Like the midnight sun (What's your name) I said I'll tell you my name, you got to let me in You can be the sinner and I'll be the sin I'll take what I want and its easy to see I got everything Everything I'll show you what I got When you tell me what you need So put ya money where ya mouth is I'll show you what I got When you tell me what you need So put your money where your mouth is Come on, yeah Show me I'll show you what I got When you tell me what you need So put your money where your mouth is Watch out, watch out I said yeah
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Written by: CHRISTOPHER JAMES CESTER, NICHOLAS JOHN CESTER, CAMERON THANE MUNCEY
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" was released as the first single from "Jet's" second album "Shine On" in September 2006.
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Chart PerformanceOn its release, the song peaked at number 14 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart, making it one of the band's highest-charting singles in their home country.
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GenreThe song is known for its catchy, hard rock sound, which showcases Jet's garage rock and post-grunge influences.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" was directed by Robert Hales who has also worked with the likes of Nine Inch Nails and Justin Timberlake.
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Songwriting ProcessBand members Nic Cester and Cameron Muncey are credited with writing the song. It reflects the raw energy and strong guitar riffs that were characteristic of their style at the time.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received mixed reviews from critics. While some praised its energy and catchy melody, others criticized it for being too derivative of '70s rock music.
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International SuccessAlthough "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" had moderate success in Jet's home country of Australia, it also charted internationally, reaching number 23 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Advertising UseThe song was used in a commercial for the video game "Madden NFL 07," enhancing its visibility among American audiences.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently included "Put Your Money Where Your Mouth Is" in their setlists during live performances, suggesting it was one of their favorite tracks to play.
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LegacyDespite its mixed reception, the song has endured as one of Jet's more well-known songs and is often cited as a fan favorite.
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