By his teens, Branan was playing hard rock and heavy metal, eventually fronting a Black Sabbath cover band. In his early 20s he began to explore the music of John Prine, a move which urged him to pick up a guitar and start writing songs. In 2000, the Memphis chapter of NARAS awarded Branan with the Phillips Award for "Newcomer of the Year." He didn't even have a recording contract yet, and the acclaim started rolling in. Two years later, Branan made his label debut with Memphis' Madjack Records with the release of The Hell You Say. In 2003 he appeared on both The Late Show with David Letterman and Last Call With Carson Daly.
In March 2006, after almost four years, Branan released his second album 12 Songs again on Madjack Records. Blender Magazine, commenting on the time it took for Branan to record his sophomore effort, said, "12 Songs justifies the sabatical."
Contacts:
Manager - Mike Galt / mike.galt@gmail.com / 760.443.8786
Agent - Chris Paules / Bridge City Industries / chris@bridgecityind.com / 503.888.7674
Tall Green Grass
Cory Branan Lyrics
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You're sister couldn't make it but I bet you will
Knockin' back a jelly jar of watermelon wine
I ain't never seen a place where the sun can't...
Wash off all your make up with a garden hose
Watch the freckles sparkle down the ridge of your nose
With you lemon yellow ribbons and your bleach blonde hair
Blendin' in the sun untill you're barely there
We'll be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
A man that says 'Dreams don't last'
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that says 'coo-coo-cachoo'
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Warm molasses midnight on a Mississippi star
Candy aplle moon on the hood of my car
Never could've told me you'dve gone this far
I can't even tell you where the fuck we are.
Must be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
A man that says 'Dreams don't last'
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that says 'coo-coo-cachoo'
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Leave your reservations in the cold red clay
We got the tall green grass
For the whole damn day.
We'll be off the radar off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
A man that says 'Dreams don't last'
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that says 'oooooooooh'
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
The song "Tall Green Grass" by Cory Branan starts with a description of trouble on Choctaw Hill and the singer's confidence that he will be able to handle it, even if the sister they mention couldn't make it. The scene is set with the image of the two of them drinking watermelon wine from a jelly jar. The next verse describes a moment of intimacy between the two of them, with the singer watching the girl washing off her makeup with a garden hose and admiring her freckles. The chorus repeats the phrase "off the radar, off the map" and portrays the two of them lying in the tall green grass, surrounded by blue sky, with the man reflecting on how dreams can last, despite what others may say. The third verse continues the descriptions of the moon and other natural elements, with the singer marveling at how far they've come geographically and emotionally. The final verse gives a sense of recklessness and abandon, encouraging the girl to leave her "reservations" behind and enjoy a day spent in the "tall green grass" together.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a whole mess of trouble up on Choctaw Hill
There are problems and issues that exist in Choctaw Hill.
You're sister couldn't make it but I bet you will
Your sister couldn't attend, but I believe you will be able to come.
Knockin' back a jelly jar of watermelon wine
Drinking homemade wine, likely made from watermelon, out of a jelly jar.
I ain't never seen a place where the sun can't...
I have never seen a place where the sun cannot reach.
Wash off all your make up with a garden hose
Rinsing off all of your makeup with a garden hose.
Watch the freckles sparkle down the ridge of your nose
Observing freckles glistening down the bridge of your nose in the sunlight.
With you lemon yellow ribbons and your bleach blonde hair
Your hair is a bright blonde color, and you are wearing yellow ribbons.
Blendin' in the sun untill you're barely there
You are blending into the sun's light until you almost disappear.
Blendin' in the sun untill you're barely there
You are blending into the sun's light until you almost disappear.
We'll be off the radar, off the map
We will be away from society, without anyone knowing where we are.
Stretched out in the tall green grass
Relaxing and lying down in the tall, green grass.
It's only green, against the blue
The green grass stands out against the blue sky.
It's only me, against you
There are only the two of us, and we are together.
A man that says 'Dreams don't last'
Some people do not believe that dreams can come true and persist.
Never slept in the tall green grass
Those who do not find themselves in nature, such as the tall green grass, have not seen the beauty of nature and its peacefulness.
A man that says 'coo-coo-cachoo'
This is an expression used to express confusion or awe.
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Spending time in nature with someone special.
Warm molasses midnight on a Mississippi star
The warm, sticky feeling of being outside late at night under the stars in Mississippi.
Candy apple moon on the hood of my car
The moonlight shining on the hood of the car resembled the color of candy apples.
Never could've told me you'dve gone this far
I never thought we would come this far in our relationship.
I can't even tell you where the fuck we are.
I am not even sure of our exact location at the moment.
Leave your reservations in the cold red clay
Let go of your doubts and fears and embrace the moment.
We got the tall green grass
We have found ourselves in tall green grass.
For the whole damn day.
We will be spending the entire day in the grass together.
We'll be off the radar off the map
We will be away from society, without anyone knowing where we are.
Stretched out in the tall green grass
Relaxing and lying down in the tall, green grass.
It's only green, against the blue
The green grass stands out against the blue sky.
It's only me, against you
There are only the two of us, and we are together.
A man that says 'Dreams don't last'
Some people do not believe that dreams can come true and persist.
Never slept in the tall green grass
Those who do not find themselves in nature, such as the tall green grass, have not seen the beauty of nature and its peacefulness.
A man that says 'oooooooooh'
This is a sound exclamation of appreciation, excitement or realization.
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Spending time in nature with someone special.
Contributed by Mia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@calebyates3008
There's a whole mess of trouble up on Choctaw Hill
Your sister couldn't make it, but I bet you will
Knockin' back a jelly jar of watermelon wine
I ain't never seen a place where the sun can't
We will wash off all your makeup with a garden hose
And watch the freckles sparkle down the ridge of your nose
With your lemon yellow ribbons and your bleach blonde hair
Blendin' in the sun until you're barely there
Blendin' in the sun until you're barely there
We'll be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
And a man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Coo-coo-cachoo"
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Warm molasses midnight on a Mississippi star
Got candy apple moon on the hood of my car
Never could've told me you'd've gone this far
I can't even tell you where the fuck we are
Must be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
A man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Coo-coo-cachoo"
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Now leave your reservations in the cold red clay
We got the tall green grass
For the whole damn day
We'll be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
Only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
And a man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Ooh"
Did time in the tall green grass
Did some time in the tall green grass
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
@MarkyShaw
great tune. great artist.
@michaelworch7737
Dude's a bad ass
@anthonyledington3143
I don't know if you remember Colorado springs 2009. But had a good night.
@doneenspence5563
Great artist and songwriter!
@doneenspence5563
love this! this guy is from southaven, ms. that's memphis, TN across the state line! i was raised in Whitehaven be fore and during 1969!
@Robby1311
<3
@AKNeal81
Guess this is the place to hear such a great song now that it's no longer available on Spotify...
@whitebluesky6932
"I can't even tell you where the fuck we are." Cool song.
@calebyates3008
There's a whole mess of trouble up on Choctaw Hill
Your sister couldn't make it, but I bet you will
Knockin' back a jelly jar of watermelon wine
I ain't never seen a place where the sun can't
We will wash off all your makeup with a garden hose
And watch the freckles sparkle down the ridge of your nose
With your lemon yellow ribbons and your bleach blonde hair
Blendin' in the sun until you're barely there
Blendin' in the sun until you're barely there
We'll be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
And a man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Coo-coo-cachoo"
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Warm molasses midnight on a Mississippi star
Got candy apple moon on the hood of my car
Never could've told me you'd've gone this far
I can't even tell you where the fuck we are
Must be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
It's only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
A man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Coo-coo-cachoo"
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
Now leave your reservations in the cold red clay
We got the tall green grass
For the whole damn day
We'll be off the radar, off the map
Stretched out in the tall green grass
Only green, against the blue
It's only me, against you
And a man that said "Dreams don't last"
Never slept in the tall green grass
A man that said "Ooh"
Did time in the tall green grass
Did some time in the tall green grass
Did some time in the tall green grass with you
@joeybushmen
Anyone have tabs/chords for this?? Cant find it anywhere.