: It features the band wandering through New York City, intercut with surreal scenes like tea parties being crashed and encounters with "pistol-wielding weirdos".
: It deals with the "harsh reality" that set in after the band's initial hype cooled down, focusing on coming to terms with a lack of major financial success.
: 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 The Drums - Money
: Filmed across Brooklyn and Queens, the video captures the DIY, lo-fi spirit of the early 2010s indie scene. Cultural Impact & Resurgence
The music video, directed by M. Blash, mirrors the song's quirky, slightly dark tone. : It features the band wandering through New
: In 2023, it became the soundtrack for the " album cover challenge ," where users used a filter to turn random photos into professional-looking album art.
Are you interested in a deeper look at the for a specific interpretation, or The Drums: Money Visuals & Aesthetics : Filmed across Brooklyn and
Frontman Jonathan Pierce describes the song as being about "".