The Moneymaker

Rilo Kiley

About The Moneymaker

"The Moneymaker" is a song by American indie rock band Rilo Kiley. It was released on July 3, 2007, as the first single from the group's fourth album Under the Blacklight (2007). The lyrics are almost certainly about sex, if not prostitution or the adult industry, in keeping with the album's theme of showing the "sketchy side" of Los Angeles.


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You've got the money maker 
You've got the money maker 
You've got the money maker 
This is your chance to make it 
Out out out oh yeah 
You'll get out out out oh yeah 

You've got the money maker 
They showed the money to you 
You showed them what you can do 
Showed them your money 
Make you get out out out oh yeah 
You'll get out out out oh yeah 

You are the money maker 

She is yours for the taking 
You know you wanna make her 
Show her your money maker 
She says out out out oh yeah 
She says out out out oh yeah 
You get out out out oh yeah 
You get out out out oh yeah 

And it's in my hands 
I will if you want me to 

She says out out out oh yeah 
She says out out out oh yeah 
You get out out out oh yeah 
You get out out out oh yeah

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Rilo Kiley

Rilo Kiley (/ˈraɪloʊ ˈkaɪliː/ RY-loh KY-lee) was an American indie rock band based in Los Angeles. Formed in 1998, the band consisted of Jenny Lewis, Blake Sennett, Pierre de Reeder, and Jason Boesel. more »

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Written by: Blake Sennett, Jenny Diane Lewis

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11 facts about this song

Album Release
"The Moneymaker" is the first single from Rilo Kiley's fourth studio album "Under the Blacklight," released in 2007.
Genre
Belonging to the indie rock genre, it exhibits Rilo Kiley's unique style of pop-twinged, folk-infused rock.
Lyrics Intent
The song carries an underlying commentary on the pornography industry, reflecting on people's value in society based on their physical attributes.
Critical Reception
Gaining a mixed reception, some critics praised the song's funk-like direction and lyrics, while others felt it deviated from Rilo Kiley's usual style.
Music Video
Rilo Kiley's music video for "The Moneymaker" features actual former porn stars playing themselves, reinforcing the commentary delivered by the song's lyrics.
Chart Performance
The song gained popularity and impacted the charts in the UK, peaking at number 96 on the UK Singles Chart.
Spin-Offs and Remixes
"The Moneymaker" was remixed by several artists including Disco Tech and Junior Sanchez, which were later included in the offshoot dance EP "RKives".
TV Show Features
The band's popular song has been featured in several TV show soundtracks, notably "Gossip Girl", reinforcing its cultural relevance.
Influence
"The Moneymaker" represented a shift in the band's sound, influencing the stylistic direction for their future works.
Song Composition
The song is recognized for its distinctive use of the Moog synthesizer, deviating from the band's usual instrumentation.
Band Disbandment
"The Moneymaker" was one of the last hits for Rilo Kiley before they disbanded in 2011.

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