Discover the story of the song > “sex money feelings die slowed” – Lykke Li

The protagonist is talking about a one-night stand with her partner, where they trade love for sex. There's no emotional connection and they don't speak after. The protagonist struggles to deal with the aftermath of their actions, resorting to drugs and alcohol to cope. The chorus represents the numbness and pain that comes with prioritizing sex and money over true feelings in a relationship.