“Swear to God” is a memorable new single from Bill Greenberg. The NYC-based artist has impressed with past tracks like “Ukraine” and “When I’m Stronger” — excelling with a penchant for heartfelt songwriting, continued here with the affecting “Swear to God.” The track voices the inner dialogue of someone caught in the throes of addiction — and a promise to themselves and their circle that they’ll pull through. There’s a raw sincerity in the lyrics, capturing both the hope of recovery and the stark reality that, for some, the mountain may be too steep to climb.
A solemn acoustic-led sound highlights the weary, introspective vocal tone and intimate lyrical prowess. “I’m gonna stop, I’m gonna change,” Greenberg’s vocals consume, artfully showcasing one struggling with addiction — though with a strong determination to overcome it. A warming harmonica infusion lingers hauntingly thereafter, set aptly within the track’s impactful music video, in showcasing the physical and emotional tolls of addiction — and also the reason for breaking through that self-inflicting cycle: the love for family. “Swear to God” represents another engaging piece of songwriting from Bill Greenberg.
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This and other tracks featured this month can be streamed on the updating Obscure Sound’s ‘Emerging Singles’ Spotify playlist.
