About the song
It seems you might be interested in learning about The Soft Parade by The Doors, not Money. The Soft Parade was released in 1969 and marked a shift in the band’s sound. Here’s some background and themes to consider:
Background:
- The Soft Parade was a critical and commercial departure for The Doors. It incorporated psychedelic rock, blues rock, art rock, jazz rock, and even pop rock, with orchestral and brass arrangements not typical of their earlier work.
- Some credit (or blame) producer Paul Rothchild for pushing the band in this new direction.
- There’s debate about whether this reflected a creative crisis or a desire to experiment.
Themes:
- The album embraced a wider range of themes than previous Doors albums. While still touching on Morrison’s familiar darkness and rebellion, it also explored love, loss, and social commentary.
- The title track, “The Soft Parade,” is a sprawling suite criticizing American consumerism and militarism.
- Songs like “Touch Me” dealt with sensuality, while “Wild Child” returned to Morrison’s darker persona.
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Lyrics
You know the best things in live are freeYou can give it to the bears and beesI want some moneyYeah yeahI want some moneyYeah yeah
You all give me such a thrillBut your loving can’t pay no bill’sI want some moneyYeahI want some moneyYeah yeahOne time
You all give me such a thrillBut your loving can’t pay my bill’sI want some moneyYeahI want some moneyYeah alright
I want some moneyGive me some moneyMore money babeI want some moneyYeah yeahOne more time
I want some moneyMore money babeMoneyI like some moneyI want some moneyAlright