Dollar Bill
Screaming Trees
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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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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.
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Album AssociationThe 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.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being a commercial success initially, "Dollar Bill" reached #9 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1993, gaining recognition over time.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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GenreBoth the song and the album have been classified under alternative rock or "grunge" genre.
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Mark Lanegan's VocalsAs 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.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe 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.
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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.
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Lack of Mainstream SuccessDespite 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.
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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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