Sworn and Broken

Screaming Trees

About Sworn and Broken

"Sworn and Broken" is a song by the American alternative rock group Screaming Trees. It is the second single released in support of their seventh album Dust.


Year:
2012
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Winter's setting in again
And it feels
Like the end is near
Senseless sense and I'm alone
Watching' the seconds
Passing' by

Come January I swear this world
Won't be the one
That we once lived on
Took an oath
For a promise sworn and broken
All that's gone
Away

When Monday morning you can't wake up
Still dreaming' of
What could've been
Something good has gone and left you
It's another tear
One won't deny

Come January I swear this world
Won't be the one
That we once lived on
Took an oath
Another promise sworn and broken
All that's gone
All that's gone before you've changed

Well Monday morning you don't wake up
Still dreaming' of
What could've been
Something good has gone and left you
It's another tear
One more denial

Come January I swear this world
Won't be the one
That we once lived on
Took an oath
Another promise sworn and broken
All that's gone
All that's gone before
All that's gone before
Has changed

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Screaming Trees

Screaming Trees was an American rock band formed in Ellensburg, Washington in 1985 by vocalist Mark Lanegan, guitarist Gary Lee Conner, bass player Van Conner and drummer Mark Pickerel. Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period. Although widely associated with grunge, the band's sound incorporated hard rock and psychedelic elements. Since its formation, Screaming Trees released seven studio albums, five EPs and three compilations. more »

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Written by: CONNER, LANEGAN

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13 facts about this song

Band Origin
"Screaming Trees" were formed in Washington in 1985, long before the release of "Sworn and Broken."
Album Release
"Sworn and Broken" is a part of the band's seventh studio album, titled "Dust." The album was released in 1996.
Chart Position
Despite the band's cult following, "Sworn and Broken" didn't rank on any official music charts. However, the album "Dust" reached number 134 on the Billboard 200.
Genre
"Sworn and Broken" is classified under the grunge genre, a style of rock music that became popular in the mid-1980s in Washington.
Band Members
"Screaming Trees" had four members: Mark Lanegan (vocals), Gary Lee Conner (guitar), Van Conner (bass), and Barrett Martin (drums). All of them contributed towards the composition of "Sworn and Broken."
Song Duration
The song "Sworn and Broken" has a duration of 3 minutes and 06 seconds.
Disbandment
"Screaming Trees" disbanded in 2000, just four years after the release of "Sworn and Broken."
Inspirations
The band, including the song "Sworn and Broken," was heavily influenced by psychedelic rock and punk rock artists.
Lyrics
The lyrics of "Sworn and Broken" touch on themes of loneliness, struggle, and emotional turmoil, much like many other songs by the band.
Live Performances
"Sworn and Broken" was often included in the band's live set lists during their performances in the late 90s.
Record Label
The song, as part of the "Dust" album, was released under the Epic Records label.
Legacy
Although "Sworn and Broken" did not manage to achieve mainstream success, it still holds a special place for the fans of Screaming Trees and is viewed as an underrated classic of the grunge era.
Production
The song, along with the entire Dust album, was produced by George Drakoulias, a well-known producer in the rock and grunge industry.

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