Lawrence's opinions earned him many enemies and he endured official persecution, censorship, and misrepresentation of his creative work throughout the second half of his life, much of which he spent in a voluntary exile which he called his "savage pilgrimage." At the time of his death, his public reputation was that of a pornographer who had wasted his considerable talents. E. M. Forster, in an obituary notice, challenged this widely held view, describing him as, "The greatest imaginative novelist of our generation." Later, the influential Cambridge critic F. R. Leavis championed both his artistic integrity and his moral seriousness, placing much of Lawrence's fiction within the canonical "great tradition" of the English novel. Lawrence is now valued by many as a visionary thinker and significant representative of modernism in English literature.
GREEN
D. H. Lawrence Lyrics
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With my hair down in my eyes and she says "Hi"
And I stumble to the breakfast table
While the kids are goin' off to school goodbye
And she reaches out 'n' takes my hand
And squeezes it 'n' says "How ya feelin', hon?"
And I look across at smilin' lips
That warm my heart and see my mornin' sun
And if that's not lovin' me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
And there's no such thing as Doctor Seuss
Or Disneyland, and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
And when my self is feelin' low
I think about her face aglow and ease my mind
Sometimes I call her up at home knowin' she's busy
And ask her if she could get away and meet me
And maybe we could grab a bite to eat
And she drops what she's doin' and she hurries down to meet me
And I'm always late
But she sits waitin' patiently and smiles when she first sees me
'cause she's made that way
And if that ain't lovin' me
Then all I've got to say
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't snow in Minneapolis when the winter comes
And there's no such thing as make-believe
Puppy dogs, autumn leaves 'n' BB guns
God didn't make little green apples
And it don't rain in Indianapolis
The song Green by D. H. Lawrence speaks about the depth of love and the importance of a partner who constantly loves and supports you. The opening lines illustrate the morning routines of a couple where the singer wakes up with his hair in his eyes and his wife greets him with a "Hi." They have children who go off to school and she takes his hand, asks him how he's feeling and smiles at him, which makes his heart glow. These simple gestures signify the deep and unconditional love between the couple.
The chorus "If that's not loving me, then all I've got to say, God didn't make little green apples, and it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime, and there's no such thing as Dr. Seuss or Disneyland and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme" implies that if the small acts of love by his partner do not define what love is, then perhaps the world as he knows it does not exist. The reference to 'little green apples' is an old metaphor that signifies something that is rare or impossible.
The second verse of the song talks about how they meet for dinner, even when both are busy. The singer is always late, but the partner waits patiently, which signifies a deep level of love, care, and respect for each other. The chorus repeats itself, indicating that the love between the couple is the only truth the singer knows.
Overall, Green by D. H. Lawrence speaks volumes about the beauty of love, respect, and care in a relationship. It is about cherishing and nurturing each other despite busy schedules, and accepting each other for who they are, ultimately building a strong bond.
Line by Line Meaning
And I wake up in the mornin'
I start my day early in the morning
With my hair down in my eyes and she says 'Hi'
I have messy hair and my partner greets me with a cheerful 'hello'
And I stumble to the breakfast table
I walk clumsily to the table to have my breakfast
While the kids are goin' off to school goodbye
The children are leaving for school and say goodbye to me
And she reaches out 'n' takes my hand
My partner holds my hand
And squeezes it 'n' says 'How ya feelin', hon?'
My partner cares about my well-being and asks how I'm feeling
And I look across at smilin' lips
I see my partner's smiling face
That warm my heart and see my mornin' sun
My partner's presence fills me with warmth and happiness
And if that's not lovin' me
If this isn't love,
Then all I've got to say
I only have to say
God didn't make little green apples
True love is rare and doesn't come in ordinary things
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
Certain things don't happen, like it not raining in the summer
And there's no such thing as Doctor Seuss
Some things are too good to be true or imaginary
Or Disneyland, and Mother Goose, no nursery rhyme
Famous and popular things may not exist in reality
And when my self is feelin' low
When I'm feeling down and low,
I think about her face aglow and ease my mind
I think of my partner's radiant face and feel better
Sometimes I call her up at home knowin' she's busy
Occasionally I call my busy partner at home
And ask her if she could get away and meet me
I request her to come and meet me when she's free
And maybe we could grab a bite to eat
We can go and have a quick meal together
And she drops what she's doin' and she hurries down to meet me
My partner makes time for me and rushes to meet me
And I'm always late
I'm usually late
But she sits waitin' patiently and smiles when she first sees me
My partner waits patiently for me and greets me with a smile
'cause she's made that way
That's how my partner is
And if that ain't lovin' me
If this isn't love,
Then all I've got to say
I only have to say
God didn't make little green apples
Genuine affection is not ordinary or commonplace
And it don't snow in Minneapolis when the winter comes
Some things don't happen, such as no snow in winter
And there's no such thing as make-believe
Imaginary things or concepts are nonexistent
Puppy dogs, autumn leaves 'n' BB guns
Popular and typical things may not be reality
God didn't make little green apples
True love is rare and doesn't come in ordinary things
And it don't rain in Indianapolis in the summertime
Certain things don't happen, such as no rain in summer
And when I'm feeling lost and alone
When I'm feeling confused and alone,
I think of how she brightens up my life and I'm no longer on my own
I think of how my partner brings happiness and comfort to my life and I feel better
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Written by: DENNIS EMANUEL BROWN
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