Bein' Green
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Rory
It's not that easy being green
Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
When I think it could be nicer being red or yellow or gold
Or something much more colorful like that

It's not that easy being green
It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
And people tend to pass you over
'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles on the water
Or stars in the sky

But green's the color of spring
And green can be cool and friendly-like
And green can be big like an ocean
Or important like a mountain
Or tall like a tree

When green is all there is to be
It could make you wonder
But why wonder, why wonder?
I'm green, and it'll do fine




And it's beautiful
And I think it's what I want to be

Overall Meaning

The Glee Cast's rendition of "Bein' Green" is a touching and poignant ode to the challenges of individuality and the beauty of embracing difference. Rory begins by lamenting, "It's not that easy being green," describing the difficulties of blending in with ordinary things, and the way that society values flashy or exceptional qualities in individuals. However, the song turns on its head when Rory highlights the unique and extraordinary qualities of green - specifically, its connection to the rebirth and renewal associated with spring, and its ability to represent the majesty and grandeur of natural features like oceans, mountains, and trees.


Rather than simply wishing he was more colorful or noticeable, Rory chooses to embrace his greenness, recognizing it as beautiful and worthy of celebration. He embraces the challenges of being different and acknowledges that, while it may not always be easy, it is ultimately what makes him special.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not that easy being green
Existing as the color green is not always the simplest


Having to spend each day the color of the leaves
Being green every single day, just like the color of leaves, can be a challenge.


When I think it could be nicer being red or yellow or gold
Sometimes it's tempting to wish you were a more attention-grabbing color such as red, yellow, or gold.


Or something much more colorful like that
Or something more vibrant and dynamic, like a hue full of shades.


It seems you blend in with so many other ordinary things
Green is so common it seems to merge with regular, commonplace objects.


And people tend to pass you over
Individuals may not pay much attention to the color green as it is so commonplace.


'Cause you're not standing out like flashy sparkles on the water
Green doesn't shine as brilliant and eye-catching as sparkling light reflecting from water.


Or stars in the sky
Green lacks the brightness and grandeur of the stars in the sky.


But green's the color of spring
While green may be common, it is the symbol of spring, life, and blossoming.


And green can be cool and friendly-like
Green can have a refreshing and inviting look.


And green can be big like an ocean
Green can encompass broad, vast areas like an ocean.


Or important like a mountain
The color green can also represent something consequential and essential, like a colossal mountain range.


Or tall like a tree
Green is also the color of trees that stand tall, and behemoth.


When green is all there is to be
When green is the only color you represent or feel comfortable being


It could make you wonder
It may cause curiosity and contemplation.


But why wonder, why wonder?
Why bother pondering on it so much?


I'm green, and it'll do fine
Being green is okay, and it serves a purpose.


And it's beautiful
Green has beauty and grace.


And I think it's what I want to be
The individual has decided that being green is what they want to be, and they're content with it.




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@nyxcantspell2466

Rory is the best 'side' character

@anthonymiller2032

Kermit would be proud

@xxalreadygonexx9867

fr tho his eyes are so pretty and his smile is adorable 🥺

@YoAngelitooPR

Saw this for the first time today, green has always been my favorite color and also have green eyes, I have never felt more identified with a character like him, I’ve been bullied my entire life and even though the Glee club is composed of different and unique members sometimes excluded from the society for being different he has been abused and judged in school since the day he arrived, I thought Glee members would understand but they hurted him too!

@Fitzwilliamdarcy1000

Kurt didn't- Kurt made it clear that that kind of behaviour was awful- and Sam didn't bully him either, he was a good friend to him

@bigbubba29

Rory was awesome!

@hughiebrophyHind

🎉 Nice performance

@isaacmendes4547

Não é faciiil ser verde 🥺

@kiya4169

So underrated

@b7979

BEAUTIFUL

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