My Yard
Cullum Jamie Lyrics
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And I will meet you right outside.
I got some DVD's and a couple of beers,
If you want to,
We can stay up all night.
It's nothing fancy, just a little couch and me
And conversation for your mind.
Of the things that we both talked about last time.
[Chorus]
Take a trip to my yard
Don't you know the grass is greener on the other side?
Take a trip to my yard
Don't you know the love that you've been dreaming of is mine?
I'll be your neighbor at the other end of town
And the benefits you soon will find.
So let's enjoy the fact that we're on our own
And we will answer to nobody else this time.
Tonight might be nothing but the moon and me
Any time that we take the script and flip it baby
Take a trip to my yard
[Chorus]
In "My Yard," Jamie Cullum invites someone over to his place for a low-key hangout session. He suggests watching DVDs and having beers on his couch, but also hints at the potential for something more. The setting is nothing fancy - just his yard - but he promises an evening exploring the possibilities of their past conversations. The chorus repeats the invitation to "take a trip to my yard" and hints that the love the other person dreams of could be found there.
The lyrics capture a sense of longing and possibility, without tipping too far into either. There's a certain vulnerability in inviting someone over to your not-so-fancy yard, but Cullum leans into it confidently. He acknowledges that the evening might be nothing but the moon and him, but also hints at a potential connection with the other person. Overall, "My Yard" is a sweet and charming invitation to spend time with someone and see where the night takes you.
Line by Line Meaning
So hail a taxi cab and come around here
Call a taxi and come over to my place.
And I will meet you right outside.
I'll be waiting outside for you.
I got some DVD's and a couple of beers,
I have some movies and some beers.
If you want to,
If you're interested,
We can stay up all night.
We can stay awake all night.
It's nothing fancy, just a little couch and me
My place is simple, just a couch and me.
And conversation for your mind.
But we can have deep conversations.
So let's explore all the possibilities
Let's consider all the different things we could do.
Of the things that we both talked about last time.
We can do the things we discussed last time we met.
[Chorus]
Take a trip to my place, where things are better.
Take a trip to my yard
Come to my place.
Don't you know the grass is greener on the other side?
Things are better here than where you are.
Don't you know the love that you've been dreaming of is mine?
You can find the love you're looking for with me.
I'll be your neighbor at the other end of town
I'll be close to you but not too close.
And the benefits you soon will find.
You'll find many benefits with me.
So let's enjoy the fact that we're on our own
Let's enjoy our independence.
And we will answer to nobody else this time.
We won't have to answer to anyone else tonight.
Tonight might be nothing but the moon and me
We might not do much besides talking.
Any time that we take the script and flip it baby
But we can switch things up at any moment.
Take a trip to my yard
Come to my place.
[Chorus]
Take a trip to my place, where things are better.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: TERON BEAL, BEN CULLUM, JAMIE CULLUM
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