Oh So Lovely
Eels; Mark Oliver Everett Lyrics
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The grass was dyin'
It felt like a story you don't care where it leads
A change of venue
Will it mend you?
If the grass is not greener, you know what it needs
I knew that I had to throw down some seeds
Lord above me
I feel my heart changin' in mysterious new ways
Everybody
(Yeah!)
Oh-so-lovely
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
Fair-weather friends
They make amends
But you look in their eyes and you know it's not real
A little carin'
And soul-barin'
The actor's contract pays him how to feel
I knew it was time to make a new deal
Oh-so-lovely
Lord above me
I feel my heart changin' in mysterious new ways
Everybody
(Yeah!)
Oh-so-lovely
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
Jacaranda bloomin'
No clouds are loomin'
The trees are swayin'
In the wind
Up in the mornin'
Without a warnin'
The sun is a-shinin' like a newborn's smile
It's time I faced it
Don't wanna waste it
I could run away, but that's just not my style
And I think that I just might stay here a while
Oh-so-lovely
Lord above me
I feel my heart changin' in mysterious new ways
Everybody
(Yeah!)
Oh-so-lovely
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
Oh-so-lovely
Lord above me
I feel my heart changin' in mysterious new ways
Everybody
(Yeah!)
Oh-so-lovely
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
Yeah!
The song "Oh So Lovely" by Eels, Mark Oliver Everett's band, seems to be a reflection on life changes, friendships, and the beauty of nature. The lyrics describe a friend lying and the grass dying, which made it feel like a story without direction. Everett questions if changing one's environment could mend their soul, but only if they know what they truly need. He then talks about fair-weather friends who try to make amends but are not genuine, and states that it's time to make a new deal.
The chorus is a repeated mantra of "Oh-so-lovely, Lord above me, I feel my heart changing in mysterious new ways." This could be interpreted as a declaration of newfound clarity and appreciation for life's beauty. The blooming jacaranda and gentle sway of trees in the wind are described, along with waking up to a sunny morning full of potential. The singer decides not to run away but to stay and soak up all the loveliness around them, ending with the question of how to express gratitude for it all.
Overall, "Oh So Lovely" seems to be a hopeful song about embracing positive changes, leaving behind toxic relationships, and finding beauty and appreciation in everyday life.
Line by Line Meaning
My friend was lyin'
Someone close to me was dishonest
The grass was dyin'
The environment around me was suffering
It felt like a story you don't care where it leads
The situation seemed like a meaningless narrative
A change of venue
A new location
Will it mend you?
Can it fix the problems?
If the grass is not greener, you know what it needs
If the new location is not better, then it requires attention to make it better
I knew that I had to throw down some seeds
I realized that I needed to take action to make a positive change
Oh-so-lovely
Beautiful
Lord above me
God is present
I feel my heart changin' in mysterious new ways
I feel a transformative change
Everybody
Everyone
(Yeah!)
Affirmative expression
Now how can I tell you how grateful I am?
I want to express my gratitude but I don't know how to
Fair-weather friends
People who are only friendly when the relationship is easy and beneficial for them
They make amends
They try to reconcile
But you look in their eyes and you know it's not real
But you can see that it's not genuine from their eyes and actions
A little carin'
Some compassion
And soul-barin'
And being honest and vulnerable
The actor's contract pays him how to feel
Actors are paid to portray emotions they may not actually feel
I knew it was time to make a new deal
I realized I needed to make a change in my relationships
Jacaranda bloomin'
The Jacaranda trees are flowering
No clouds are loomin'
There are no ominous signs
The trees are swayin'
The trees are moving gently in the wind
In the wind
As the wind blows
Up in the mornin'
Waking up in the morning
Without a warnin'
Without any prior indication
The sun is a-shinin' like a newborn's smile
The sun is shining brightly and happily
It's time I faced it
It's time for me to confront it
Don't wanna waste it
I don't want to miss out on the opportunity
I could run away, but that's just not my style
I could avoid the situation, but that's not my way of handling things
And I think that I just might stay here a while
I'm considering staying for a bit longer
Yeah!
Affirmative expression
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
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