All That Money Wants
The Psychedelic Furs
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city sky comes down like rain through all the alleys to the sea i hear footsteps getting louder drowning in my sleep painted lies on painted lips that promise heaven tastes like this i don't believe that i believed in you all that money wants all that money wants all that money wants sunday's child will fall through faith i feel i'm falling out of grace grey city sky comes down like rain to drown me in my sleep people fade and i forget you i hear footsteps see their faces but it all means nothing to me now all that money wants all that money wants all that money wants city sky comes down like rain through all the alleys to the sea i hear her footsteps getting louder i'm drowning in my sleep painted lies on broken lips that promise heaven tastes like this came home pushed and full of pins sunday's child will fall through faith i feel i'm falling out of grace i see the sky comes down like rain to drown me in my sleep people fade and i forget you i hear footsteps icy faces but it all means nothing to me all that money wants all that money wants all that money wants all that money wants
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Written by: JOHN ASHTON, RICHARD BUTLER, TIMOTHY BUTLER
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"All That Money Wants" is a song by the British rock band, The Psychedelic Furs. It was released as a single in 1988.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the Psychedelic Furs' greatest hits compilation "All of This and Nothing," which was also released in 1988.
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Chart ToppingThe song was successful, reaching No.1 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the USA.
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Band Reformation"All That Money Wants" was recorded after the Psychedelic Furs had reformed following a hiatus, marking a successful reappearance.
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Musical StyleThe song maintains the band’s signature blend of post-punk and new wave sound with Richard Butler's raspy, emotive vocals.
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Lyrics ThemeThe song lyrics deal with the theme of materialism and how it influences our perspectives and decisions.
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Music VideoThe music video for "All That Money Wants" features the band performing in what appears to be a dilapidated building with interspersed scenes of various forms of indulgence and vice, further emphasizing the song's theme.
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Bonus TrackAn exclusive version of the song called the "House Mix" was made available on the 12" and CD single formats.
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Award NominationThe song was nominated for Best Post-Modern Video at the 1989 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Not a Studio Album TrackInterestingly, despite its success, "All That Money Wants" did not initially appear on any of The Psychedelic Furs' full-length studio albums. However, it was later included on some reissues and compilation albums.
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Radio AirplayDue to its chart success, the song remains a staple on alternative rock radio stations even decades after its release.
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