The Moneymaker
Rilo Kiley
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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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Written by: Blake Sennett, Jenny Diane Lewis
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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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.
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GenreBelonging to the indie rock genre, it exhibits Rilo Kiley's unique style of pop-twinged, folk-infused rock.
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Lyrics IntentThe song carries an underlying commentary on the pornography industry, reflecting on people's value in society based on their physical attributes.
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Critical ReceptionGaining 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.
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Music VideoRilo Kiley's music video for "The Moneymaker" features actual former porn stars playing themselves, reinforcing the commentary delivered by the song's lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceThe song gained popularity and impacted the charts in the UK, peaking at number 96 on the UK Singles Chart.
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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".
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TV Show FeaturesThe band's popular song has been featured in several TV show soundtracks, notably "Gossip Girl", reinforcing its cultural relevance.
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Influence"The Moneymaker" represented a shift in the band's sound, influencing the stylistic direction for their future works.
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Song CompositionThe song is recognized for its distinctive use of the Moog synthesizer, deviating from the band's usual instrumentation.
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Band Disbandment"The Moneymaker" was one of the last hits for Rilo Kiley before they disbanded in 2011.
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