Story Behind The Song
How To Make A Dime was originally inspired by the sound of The Tragically Hip. I wanted to write a simple but powerful, dark and catchy song with theme being that of a Confidence man talking about the things he does and the reasons behind his actions. I used the word "dime" instead of "dollar" to make a point that in today's world of multi-billionaires, money is no longer worth what it once was, especially in the eyes of a simple con-man.
Song Description
Driven by a simple powerful rhythm section, bluesy guitar riff and smokey male vocals, How To Make A Dime is a swaggering blues rock song about a confidence man telling his tale. The song has a confident but tense vibe and is both dark and sexy, dangerous and soulful.
| Song Length |
3:50 |
Genre |
Rock - Hard Rock, Rock - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Cool, Tense |
Subject |
Crime, Theft, Money |
| Similar Artists |
The Tragically Hip, Matthew Good Band |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Verse 1
I got the strength and the will, the skill and the time
To pull another dollar bill from where the sun don't shine
I'm gonna make another killin' off the meek and the kind
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
I'm drawin' blood from a stone like it was fruit on the vine
I only take what I'm owed and leave the rest behind
And I don't try to atone for all the things that I've done
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
Verse 2
I'll look you straight in the eye and then I'll feed you a line
But you'll believe what I say because I'm dressed to the nines
I'm gonna earn your trust, but then I'll rob you blind
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
I got a hell of a deal if you get in on time
You're gonna make a million dollars man without even tryin'
Just sign you name right here upon the dotted line
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
Verse 3
I got no time to waste upon the boring corporate grind
I'm gonna make it to the top without an uphill climb
I gotta better way to go about and get what's mine
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
I beg, borrow or steal, wheel deal and divine
'Cuz there's another willing soul at every exit sign
And if you don't get caught you can't call it a crime
'Cuz it's the only way I know how to make a dime
Yeah it's the only way I know how to make a dime
Yeah it's the only way I know how to make a dime
Yeah it's the only way I know how to make a dime