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Million Dollar Bill
Middle Brother Lyrics
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I think I'll run for President
And get my face put on the million dollar bill
So when these rich men that she wants
Show her ways that they can take care of her
I'll have found a way to be there with her still
When it hits me that shes gone
Make the moon my home and leave this world behind
So when she steps out to the night and find the light that makes her pretty
She'll be facing me everytime she shines
When it hits me that shes left me alone
When I finally move on with my life
Her goodbye written into stone
And her shadow moving through the night
When it hits me that shes gone
I'll think I'll be a movie star
Be the finest man the world has ever seen
The lovers that she has found
Tell her ways they have learned to talk to her
Behind each perfect word is a little bit of me
"Million Dollar Bill" by Middle Brother is a bittersweet song about a man who is heartbroken after his lover leaves him. The song speaks about his desperate attempts to hold on to her, even though there seems to be no hope. The lyrics use powerful imagery to express his feelings of regret and loss. The first verse describes the man's plan to have his face put on the million-dollar bill so that he can still be with his lover, even when she is with other, richer men. He believes that this will keep him close to her in some way, even after she is gone. He also expresses his desire to become an astronaut and make the moon his home, so that whenever his lover looks at the night sky, she will be facing him.
In the second verse, the man talks about his inevitable future after his lover has left him. He knows that even if he moves on with his life, he will always be haunted by her goodbye. He dreams of being a movie star and becoming the finest man in the world, hoping that his lover will take notice and realize what she has lost. He believes that the men she meets in the future will never be able to love her like he did, and that behind each perfect word they say to her, there is a little bit of him.
Overall, "Million Dollar Bill" is a touching and heartfelt song that captures the pain of lost love. The lyrics speak to anyone who has ever felt the sting of rejection, and offer a message of hope for those who are still searching for love.
Line by Line Meaning
When it hits me that she's gone
When the realization that she has left me settles in
I think I'll run for President
I'll try to become someone important to win her back.
And get my face put on the million dollar bill
I'll do anything to remain in her thoughts even if it means being on a currency note.
So when these rich men that she wants
In case she's impressed by wealthy men
Show her ways that they can take care of her
They prove capable of providing for her
I'll have found a way to be there with her still
I'll have something to offer her and stay relevant in her life.
When it hits me that she's gone
When it dawns on me that she's no longer with me
I'll think I'll be an astronaut
I'll try to escape and find solace in space.
Make the moon my home and leave this world behind
I'll try to forget the hurtful memories and make the moon a safe haven.
So when she steps out to the night and find the light that makes her pretty
In case she seeks happiness elsewhere
She'll be facing me every time she shines
I'll try to be her source of light and positivity even if from a distance.
When it hits me that she's left me alone
When the fact that I'm alone without her hits me
When I finally move on with my life
When I eventually come to terms with the situation and begin afresh
Her goodbye written into stone
Her goodbye is permanent and unchanging
And her shadow moving through the night
Her memories still haunt me even in darkness
When it hits me that she's gone
When it finally sinks in that she has left me behind
I'll think I'll be a movie star
I'll try to be famous to get her attention
Be the finest man the world has ever seen
I'll work hard to become the best version of myself hoping to catch her eye
The lovers that she has found
In case she finds new love and move on
Tell her ways they have learned to talk to her
The new lovers might learn her ways of communication and keep her happy.
Behind each perfect word is a little bit of me
I'll try to keep her happy even if I do it from a distance and indirectly.
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When it hits me that she's gone
I think I'll run for President
And get my face put on the million dollar bill
So when these rich men that she wants
Show her ways that they can take care of her
I'll have found a way to be there with her still
oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh,
When it hits me that shes gone
I'll think I'll be an astronaut
Make the moon my home and leave this world behind
So when she steps out to the night and find the light that makes her pretty
She'll be facing me everytime she shines
oooh, ooooh, ooooh, ooooh, oooh
When it hits me that shes left me alone
When I finally move on with my life
Her goodbye written into stone
And her shadow moving through the night
When it hits me that shes gone
I'll think I'll be a movie star
Be the finest man the world has ever seen
The lovers that she has found
Tell her ways they have learned to talk to her
Behind each perfect word is a little bit of me
Big River
At 60 years old, I don't care if the lyrics are written from a young man's mind, this song is a gem in all respects. We need more like this. If this isn't a classic, I don't know what is.
Christopher Hoak
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Zac Pritcher
There are some injuries you can't rub dirt in or walk off. Some injuries require optimism, whiskey, and Middle Brother's album to heal. Great song.
Todd Adler
Sometimes dirt in the wound--and a little salt--is just what we need to make sense of the situation and move on with our lives.
This song is that dirt. Add a little whiskey and you're already on the journey to a better place.
gqnelly
This is such a great album....one of those brilliant things you stumble upon...and now its as indispensable as my old flannel shirt and my guitar. Bravo, boys....
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When it hits me that she's gone
I think I'll run for President
And get my face put on the million dollar bill
So when these rich men that she wants
Show her ways that they can take care of her
I'll have found a way to be there with her still
oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh, oooh,
When it hits me that shes gone
I'll think I'll be an astronaut
Make the moon my home and leave this world behind
So when she steps out to the night and find the light that makes her pretty
She'll be facing me everytime she shines
oooh, ooooh, ooooh, ooooh, oooh
When it hits me that shes left me alone
When I finally move on with my life
Her goodbye written into stone
And her shadow moving through the night
When it hits me that shes gone
I'll think I'll be a movie star
Be the finest man the world has ever seen
The lovers that she has found
Tell her ways they have learned to talk to her
Behind each perfect word is a little bit of me
Jay Beckwith
When John comes in on his verse, I always chuckle. Years of Marlboro reds are evident.
Osiris
And yet the way he says "prettiest" is so... pretty.
Das_Cheese
My only complaint is that I wish it were longer :c
Such a damn good song... (both this and dawes' version)
Marsha Gupton King
Agreed. It’s like “I wish In
was” from the Avett Brothers and there could have been so many more metaphors and a longer bridge with an instrumental solo.