$7.99 An Hour (formerly known as She Says) is a formerly unidentified indie rock song by Iowa based band, "Full Fathom Five", released in 1989 on the album 4 A.M..
Search History[]
The song was posted to YouTube by user JohnPeel3904 on May 16th, 2023. The song came from a John Peel mixtape from the Spring of 1989.
On December 9th, 2023, only a day after user Q reposted it, the song was identified by user JohnPeel3904 as $7.99 An Hour by Full Fathom Five.
Lyrics[]
[Verse 1]
Jeannie says "it's a way to make a buck"
But I don't know if I can give it up
She says "it's easy, you just close your eyes and hum
When it's over, you collect and hit the road"
[Chorus]
She says
"You're gonna like it
If you want it
Take the dough and you'll love it in a minute"
Go!
[Verse 2]
I can tell it's a game like any job
Collect the money for your soul you're giving up
I can do it if I close my eyes and try
Making money is a dream I'll realize
[Chorus]
She says
"You're gonna like it
If you want it
Take the dough and you'll love it in a minute"
Go!
[Bridge]
And it goes likе...
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 3]
Making records really ain't so bad, you know?
Close your еyes and let others run the show
I'm a star and I'm making lots of bucks
Seems some people have all the luck, you know
[Chorus]
She says
"You're gonna like it
If you want it
Take the dough and you'll love it in a minute
Take the dough and you'll find it's a long way home"
Full Fathom Five[]
NOTE: Not to be confused with the Australian band with the same name.[]
Full Fathom Five was an indie rock band from Iowa, USA. They were active from the mid 80's to the early 90's.
The band consisted of: Eric Melcher (lead vocals and guitar), Dave Stephenson (bass) and Brent Foster (drums).
In 1986, the band released their first EP titled Four Song EP.
In 1987, the band released their full-lengh album The Cry of a Falling Nation. Here is a song from the album.
In 1988, the band released the second album 4 A.M., where this song was included.
In 1989, the band released their last album titled Multinational Pop Conglomerate, along with the single Smoke Screen. Here is a song from the album.
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