Dollar Bill

Screaming Trees

About Dollar Bill

"Dollar Bill" is a song by the American alternative rock group Screaming Trees. It is the second single released in support of their sixth album Sweet Oblivion.


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2012
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Torn like an old dollar bill
Girl let them say what they will
That no one should hurt you
And that's all I seem to do
That no one should desert you
And that's all I seem to do

I got to tell you, goodbye mama
We've taken this too far
Been trying to tell you what's going on
Trying to make it easy on you
Trying to make it better
Make it easier on you
It's all I came to do
It's all I came to do 

Now I'm down in the light
And I must be dreaming it
'Cause I see clearly, I see angels here
Bringing something to me, Mother Mercy

I told a lie, I didn't mean it 
Goodbye mama, I've taken this too far
Been gone a while
Been gone a long way, oh yeah

I don't want to hurt you
It's all I seem to do
Don't want to desert you
It's all I seem to do

I got to tell you, goodbye mama
I've taken this too far
Been down a while
Been down a long way

Trying to make it easy on you
Trying to make it better
Make it easier on you
It's all I came to do
It's all I came to do
It's all I came to do
That's all, been down a long
Been down a long, long way
Torn like an old dollar bill

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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 Pickerel had been replaced by Barrett Martin by the time the band reached its most successful period.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: ROBERT S. KELLY, INGA D. MARCHAND, SHUGGIE OTIS, SAMUEL J. BARNES, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, ALVIN GERMAINE WEST

Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Band Formation
"Dollar Bill" is sung by Screaming Trees, a rock band that originated in Ellensburg, Washington, in 1985. It was formed by brothers Van Conner and Gary Lee Conner, alongside their friend Mark Lanegan.
Album Association
The track "Dollar Bill" is from the band's seventh and final studio album named "Sweet Oblivion." The album was released on September 8, 1992, making the song over 30 years old.
Chart Performance
Despite not being a commercial success initially, "Dollar Bill" reached #9 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1993, gaining recognition over time.
Music Video
The song's music video, directed by Josh Taft, helped make it a success on MTV. It displays the band's performance in a rusty, grunge environment corresponding to the grunge movement of the 90s.
Genre
Both the song and the album have been classified under alternative rock or "grunge" genre.
Mark Lanegan's Vocals
As the lead vocalist of Screaming Trees, Mark Lanegan stands out in "Dollar Bill" with his distinctive husky voice. His profound, emotional approach to the song has been widely applauded.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, as the band never explicitly discussed them. However, many fans believe they reflect feelings of disillusionment and longing, symbolic of the grunge movement.
Impact of the Grunge movement
"Dollar Bill" holds historical importance as its release coincided with the peak of the grunge movement in the 90s. Bands like Nirvana, Pearl Jam, and Alice in Chains were also gaining popularity at that time.
Lack of Mainstream Success
Despite its powerful lyrics and notable melody, "Dollar Bill" did not achieve mainstream success compared to other songs of the same era. This lack of success is believed to have contributed to tensions within the band, causing their eventual split in 2000.
Cultural Influence
"Dollar Bill" along with the entire "Sweet Oblivion" album, is seen as a significant contributor to the grunge music culture of the 90s, influencing several future artists and bands.

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