Million Dollar Loan
Death Cab for Cutie
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Million Dollar Loan by Death Cab for Cutie
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Benjamin GibbardAbout
As the first track released from the 30 Days, 30 Songs campaign, “Million Dollar Loan” presents itself as a direct critique of 2016 Republican Presidential candidate, Donald Trump.
Lyrically, the song references Trump’s attempt to present himself as a self-made man during an appearance in New Hamps...
Million Dollar Loan Lyrics
[Verse 1]
From a great height
He's looking down on his city at night
From gilded room
Of gold, marble, and soft perfume
And he's proud to say
He built his fortune the old fashioned way
Because to succeed
There's only one thing you really need
[Chorus]
A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own
Without a million dollar loan
You'll reap what you've sown
From a million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone
And get that million dollar loan
[Verse 2]
His enemies
Can't contain the flames of jealousy
With brutish charm
The women flock to be on his arm
Because it's a sign
Of weakness to apologize
And he counter sues
From any corner he's backed into
[Chorus]
A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own
Without a million dollar loan
To cast the first stone
You'll need a million dollar loan
Every ascension to a throne
Starts with a million dollar loan
A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own
Without a million dollar loan
You'll reap what you've sown
From a million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone
And get that million dollar loan
[Bridge]
A siren screams
Through the city as he falls asleep
The campaign
Begins again at the break of day
[Chorus]
A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own
Without a million dollar loan
To cast the first stone
You'll need a million dollar loan
Every ascension to a throne
Starts with a million dollar loan
A million dollar loan
Nobody makes it on their own
Without a million dollar loan
You'll reap what you've sown
From a million dollar loan
Call your father on the phone
And get that million dollar loan
Million Dollar Loan Q&A
Who wrote Million Dollar Loan's ?
Million Dollar Loan was written by Benjamin Gibbard.
Who produced Million Dollar Loan's ?
Million Dollar Loan was produced by Death Cab for Cutie.
When did Death Cab for Cutie release Million Dollar Loan?
Death Cab for Cutie released Million Dollar Loan on Mon Oct 10 2016.
What did Death Cab for Cutie say about "Million Dollar Loan"?
The official video for the song is accompanied by a statement from frontman Ben Gibbard:
Lyrically, “Million Dollar Loan” deals with a particularly tone deaf moment in Donald Trump’s ascent to the Republican nomination. While campaigning in New Hampshire last year, he attempted to cast himself as a...
Did Trump borrow more than a million from his father?
Yes. In 1985 alone, Trump owed his father and his father’s companies about $14,000,000.
What is the 30 Days, 30 Songs campaign?
The 30 Days, 30 Songs campaign is dedicated to speaking out against Trump, and will release one song per day from October 10 until Election Day.
The artists are united in their desire to speak out against the ignorant, divisive, and hateful campaign of Donald Trump… We hope these songs provide both...
What was unique about the writing process?
“Million Dollar Loan” is the result of a collaboration/arrangement process we as DCFC have never attempted before. After writing the song I recorded only acoustic guitars and vocals. I then sent these tracks to Dave, Zac, Nick and Jason. I gave them instructions to write, record and send back parts...