Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
Don Rich Lyrics
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We stuck together just me and you
It took a long time to get what we got today
Now you wanna give it all up for another guy
Baby, I'm tellin' you don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
Feel my life all over 'cause baby you got the love that I really need
'Cause if you leave, leave me this way, baby
You know what? I may not live to see a brand new day
Oh baby, don't let, the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
You know why, it may be greener on the other side, baby
But right in my arms is where you belong, ooh baby
Don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind, oh baby
It may be greener on the other side, baby
But right in my arms is where you belong, baby
Don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
It may be greener on the other side, baby
In my arms is where you belong, yeah
In "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You," author Don Rich is pleading with his partner, reminding her of the hardships they endured to get to where they are now. The first verse serves as a reminder of where they started and the unity they shared in the beginning. The second verse describes the love Rich has for his partner and how difficult it would be to move on. He warns her not to be fooled by what may seem to be greener pastures on the other side, as the footing may not be as stable. He wants his partner to remember that they are stronger together than apart and that he is the one she belongs to.
The lyrics are a classic example of a classic country song, in which the singer pleads with his partner not to leave. The song reminds us of the value of perseverance and loyalty, even when the grass does appear to be greener on the other side. Sometimes, the comfort of the familiar is stronger than the potential of what may be waiting for us beyond the horizon.
Overall, "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You" is a cautionary tale about straying from what is familiar and comfortable. It is a classic country song about the value of loyalty and the emotions that come with trying to hold onto what is important.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl try to remember when we didn't have no shoes
Think back to when we were not as fortunate as we are now
We stuck together just me and you
We were a strong team and overcame challenges as one
It took a long time to get what we got today
We worked hard over the years to achieve what we have now
Now you wanna give it all up for another guy
But now you want to abandon what we have for someone else
Baby, I'm tellin' you don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let appearances deceive you or influence your decision
Don't let it change your mind
Don't let what seems like a better opportunity make you forget what we have
It's gonna be hard for me baby
If you leave, it will be difficult for me
Feel my life all over 'cause baby you got the love that I really need
Without you, my life would feel empty and lacking
'Cause if you leave, leave me this way, baby
If you leave me, it will be a devastating loss
You know what? I may not live to see a brand new day
The thought of losing you is so unbearable, it feels like dying
Oh baby, don't let, the green grass fool you
I implore you not to be fooled by what seems like better prospects
You know why, it may be greener on the other side, baby
It may seem like a better opportunity elsewhere, but it is not guaranteed
But right in my arms is where you belong, ooh baby
You belong with me and what we have built together
In my arms is where you belong, yeah
I am the one who can provide you with real comfort and happiness
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY AKINES, JOHNNIE BELLMON, REGINALD TURNER, VICTOR DRAYTON
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