Musician: Bill Greenberg: Guitar and harmonica

Single: ‘Swear to God;’ Single and Music Video Released: April 18, 2025

Capturing the sensation of being lost in a situation that thrives on an obsession is a powerful driving force for any emotionally gripping song. New York City singer-songwriter-guitarist-harmonica player Bill Greenberg has an uncanny ability for telling incredibly deep, universally relatable stories with subtlety, grace and an openness in his music. His newly released single, ‘Swear to God,’ is one such folk rock track that shares the narrator’s important journey to overcome his struggles with addiction.

Similar to tunes by such fellow folk singer-songwriters Kris Kristofferson and Bob Dylan, Greenberg opens up about a personal matter for many throughout ‘Swear to God.’ He crafted raw, introspective lyrics about addiction and the struggle for recovery. The deeply personal single showcases his ability to emphasize such a universal theme through intimate lyrics that humanize the experience of addiction.

The musician’s soulful vocals featured in the track, which are driven by resolve, are set against simple instrumentation. ‘Swear to God’ opens on a low-slung, at-times pained acoustic guitar with a three-note bass line. The guitar is interwoven with an isolated harmonica, which are both patiently slow and quick-wittedly deft.

The music video for ‘Swear to God’ dramatically visualizes the tune’s themes. Shot in dramatic black and white, the video depicts a man imprisoned in the grip of alcohol, a vice that he can’t break, despite having the support of his wife. But the narrative offers some hope that he’ll succeed when he bittersweetly reminisces about his wife during the better periods of their relationship.

‘Swear to God,’ which voices the inner monologue of someone caught in the struggles of addiction, represents another engaging piece of songwriting from Greenberg. His vocal range carries a unique subtlety and cadence that arise from his experiences.

Through his soulful vocals set against an acoustic guitar and harmonica, Greenberg delivery an understated but deeply effective contemplation about the struggles to overcome addiction. Along with the song’s personal, honest and intimate portrait of the often-fragile road to recovery, ‘Swear to God’ humanizes addiction as it reflects on the daily battle with haunting sincerity.

For more information on Greenberg, visit his Facebook, Instagram and Spotify pages.