No Money Down
Lou Reed
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I know you're disappointed In the way I handled things You're thinking I misread the times And acted cowardly And since what I do affects us both And you feel that I let you down [Chorus] You're paying a price when there is no price to pay Lovers trust, no money down You're paying a price when there is no price to pay Lovers trust, no money down (Hey, lover!) (Hey, lover!) (Lover) They say there's someone for everyone And for everyone a someone And some tattoo roses across their chests With a heart that says: "Rollo" And some work without a public relations man And do their best work, baby, out of sight [Chorus] (Hey, lover!) (Hey, lover!) (Lover) Now I have known a hero or two And they all learn to swim through mud And they all got boots caked with dirty soles That they get from squashing bugs So when push comes to shove, get the Harley revved up The moon can eclipse even the sun [Chorus] Lovers trust, no money down (Hey, lover!) Yes, lovers trust, no money down (Hey, lover!) Lovers trust, no money down (Hey, hey, lover!) Lovers trust, no money down (Hey, hey, lover!) (Hey, hey, lover!) (Hey, hey, lover!)
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10 facts about this song
Song Background"No Money Down" is a song by American singer-songwriter Lou Reed. The song was released in 1986, from Lou Reed's fourteenth solo studio album, "Mistrial."
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for "No Money Down" is notable for its use of a disturbing mechanical puppet that resembles Reed, which sings the song's lyrics and later tears its own face apart to reveal an electronic skull beneath.
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Lyrics Content"No Money Down" talks about Reed’s frustration about pop music and its hollowness. He criticizes the artificial and phony nature of most popular music during the time it was released.
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Live Performances"No Money Down" was often performed live by Reed during his tours. His performances of the song were unique and changed in each venue.
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Album SuccessThe "Mistrial" album, on which "No Money Down" was a single, did reasonably well in its sales. It made it to the top 50 in Sweden and the top 100 in the United States.
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CollaborationFernando Saunders, who was a frequent collaborator with Lou Reed, played an important role in the production of the "Mistrial" album and contributed to "No Money Down".
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Controversial VisualsThe music video is considered a standout among '80s music videos, and its shocking imagery means it is still talked about decades later.
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Song ReceptionAlthough "No Money Down" didn't chart individually as a single, it played a key role in the overall positive reception of the "Mistrial" album.
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Music GenreThis song falls under the Alternative Rock genre, exhibiting Lou Reed's ability to blend innovative and traditional elements.
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LegacyLou Reed, the artist behind "No Money Down", has been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame both as a solo artist and as a member of the Velvet Underground, a testament to the impact of songs like "No Money Down" on the music industry as a whole.
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