Money Hunny
Lana Del Rey · Other Songs - Lana Del Rey
Seen a dead man lying in the road?
Have you ever heard his best friend
Heard his best friend say you'd better go?
Before you get fined
Or else you'll do time
Oh, it's all about money, money
Money, honey
It's all about money, money
Well, all right
Have you ever seen an old man
Seen an old man living all alone?
Have you ever heard an old man
Heard an old man hear the way he moans?
Because he's so tired
Because he just got fired
Oh, it's all about money, money
Money, honey
It's all about money, money
Well, all right
Lately I've been
Feelin' like the world is weighing down on me again
Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahh
Ahh-ah-ah-ah-ahh-ah-ah-ah-ah-ahh, ohh
Have you ever seen a broke man
Seen a broke man begging for his life?
Have you ever heard a broke man
Heard a broke man heard the pain and strife?
In his one line plea, in his dull edged knife
He asking for money, money
Yeah, money, honey
He asking for money, money
Well, all right
Well, all right
Well, all right
Well, all right
Money Hunny
Lana Del Rey's "Money Hunny" stands as a hauntingly beautiful track from her early 2012 era, characterized by her signature blend of baroque pop and cinematic noir aesthetics. The recording features her distinctive falsetto and atmospheric production, capturing the melancholic yet glamorous tone that would define her subsequent discography. While often associated with themes of excess and nostalgia, the song reflects a specific moment in her artistic evolution, bridging the gap between her debut album and the more polished sound of "Born to Die." It remains a staple of her catalog, illustrating her ability to weave personal vulnerability with grand, sweeping musical arrangements that evoke a sense of timeless romance and decay.