Watch the official music video for 'Money' to see the band's signature absurdist style and New York City backdrop: The Drums - Money (Official Audio) YouTube• Jul 22, 2011
: It features the band wandering through New York City, intercut with surreal scenes like tea parties being crashed and encounters with "pistol-wielding weirdos".
: Filmed across Brooklyn and Queens, the video captures the DIY, lo-fi spirit of the early 2010s indie scene. Cultural Impact & Resurgence
Are you interested in a deeper look at the for a specific interpretation, or The Drums: Money
Frontman Jonathan Pierce describes the song as being about "".
: Critics at Popped Music and The Needle Drop praised its ability to pair an upbeat, surf-rock melody with a melancholy message, a hallmark of The Drums' enduring appeal.
: Lyrics like "we ran from the country when we rushed to the city" touch on the often-disappointing reality of moving to the city to chase dreams, only to find "nothin' to be done". Visuals & Aesthetics