The Jerry Garcia Band's song "Money Honey" was actually a cover of a popular blues song originally written by Jesse Stone. The lyrics revolve around a conversation between the protagonist and their landlord. The song begins with the landlord ringing the protagonist's doorbell, and the protagonist letting it ring for a while. Eventually, they go to the window and ask their landlord what's on his mind. The landlord responds by saying, "Money honey if you want to get along with me." This implies that the landlord is demanding money for rent or bills. The protagonist then says they're hard pressed for money and calls their loved one for assistance. The protagonist asks their loved one why they want to help the landlord, and questions the possibility of another man taking their place. However, the landlord's response remains consistent - money is the key to getting along. As the song progresses, the protagonist faces the reality that the sun keeps shining and women come and go, but nobody loves them like their loved one. The song concludes with the landlord repeating the same refrain of "Money honey, if you want to get along with me." Overall, the song is a bluesy take on financial struggles and the importance of money in maintaining relationships and getting by in life. The lyrics highlight the difficulties faced by the protagonist and their emotional connection to their loved one amidst these challenges.
