Email: In the brown shag carpet of a cheap motel In the dark and dusty corner by the TV shelf Is a small reminder of a simpler time When a crumpled up pair of trousers cost a brand new dime Well you ask me how I made it through and how my mint condition could belong to you When I’m on the ground I roll through town I’m a president you don’t remember getting kicked around I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine I’m freshly minted I am determined not to be dented By a car or a plane or anything not yet invented I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine In the hiss and rumble of the freeway sounds As the afternoon commuters drive their cars around There’s a ringle jingle near the underpass There’s a sparkle near the fast food garbage and roadside trash I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine I’m freshly minted I’m silver-plated I’m underrated You won’t even pick me up because I’m not enough for a local phone call I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine I’m a dime I’m fine And I shine G (to fade)

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À propos de la chanson

La chanson évoque un sentiment de nostalgie et de simplicité, se remémorant des moments passés où des objets ordinaires avaient une valeur spéciale. Le narrateur se décrit comme une pièce de monnaie, rappelant sa brillance et sa fraîcheur, malgré les aléas de la vie qui pourraient l'abîmer. Il se trouve dans un cadre peu reluisant, comme un motel bon marché, et observe le monde qui l'entoure, chaque détail rappelant une certaine beauté dans la banalité. L'idée principale tourne autour de l'importance de rester authentique et de ne pas se laisser affecter par les circonstances extérieures.