Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
Hans Theessink Terry Evans Lyrics

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Girl try to remember when we didn't have no shoes
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

It's gonna be hard for me baby
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hans Theessink & Terry Evans's song Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You speak about the intensities of a relationship and one's desire for exploration or temptation. The song begins with reminiscing about the past when the couple did not have much and were sticking together. As the song goes on, it highlights the hard work and effort put into the current state of the relationship, and the consequences that come along the way if one decides to leave it for someone else. The chorus, "Don't let the green grass fool you, Don't let it change your mind" suggests the need to reflect upon and appreciate the things that currently exist rather than obsessing about gaining something new.

The lyricist evokes the idea that while everything may seem perfect from afar, it is essential to remember that the grass is always greener on the other side. The songwriter is emphasizing the notion that a relationship takes effort and work and that one doesn't always find something better when one has imperfections. The line "In my arms is where you belong, baby" makes one think that the singer doesn't want to let go of the relationship and is willing to give everything to keep his partner's attention.

Line by Line Meaning

Girl try to remember when we didn't have no shoes
Remember the hard times we went through when we had nothing, not even shoes.

We stuck together just me and you
We stayed loyal and supported each other through hard times.

It took a long time to get what we got today
We worked hard and over a long time to get to where we are today.

Now you wanna give it all up for another guy
You're considering leaving everything we've built for someone else.

Baby, I'm tellin' you don't let the green grass fool you
I'm warning you not to be fooled by what may appear to be more attractive options.

Don't let it change your mind
Don't let external factors change your decision to stay with me.

It's gonna be hard for me baby
It will be difficult for me if you leave.

Feel my life all over 'cause baby you got the love that I really need
You complete me and losing you would make me feel like I have to start all over again.

'Cause if you leave, leave me this way, baby
If you do leave me, I will be devastated.

You know what? I may not live to see a brand new day
Your departure may have such a profound effect on me that I might not be able to go on living.

It may be greener on the other side, baby
Other options may seem more attractive.

But right in my arms is where you belong, ooh baby
You belong with me, and I want you to stay.

In my arms is where you belong, yeah
You're meant to be with me, and nowhere else.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY AKINES, JOHNNIE BELLMON, REGINALD TURNER, VICTOR DRAYTON

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