GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
Jenkins Katherine Lyrics
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As I step down from the train
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road I look and there comes Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they'll all be there to meet me
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The old house is still standing
Though the paint is cracked and dry
And there's that old oak tree I used to play on
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they'll all come to meet me
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The old home town looks the same
As I step down from the train
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road I look and there comes Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they'll all come to meet me
In the shade of the old oak tree
As they lay me ?neath the green, green grass of home
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
"Green Green Grass of Home" is a touching song by Tom Jones about a man who has been away from his hometown for a long time and has finally come back. The song conveys the idea that there is no place like home and the memories of home can stay with us forever. The first two stanzas describe the singer's homecoming and his joy and relief at seeing his parents again. He also sees Mary, who may be his sweetheart, and he is happy to be back where the grass is green.
The third stanza evokes nostalgia for the past, as the singer reminisces about his childhood memories of playing under an old oak tree. In the final stanza, it is revealed that the singer has actually returned home to die and be buried beneath the green, green grass of home. The song's poignant ending drives home the theme of how important the concept of home is to us all, and how it can sustain us throughout our lives, even to the end.
Line by Line Meaning
The old home town looks the same
Looking around, the singer sees nothing much has changed
As I step down from the train
Being back here after a long time, he remembers this familiar feeling
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
His parents are waiting for him, happy to see him again
Down the road I look and there comes Mary
The singer sees his old flame walking towards him
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
Mary has beautiful blonde hair and cherry-like lips
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The singer appreciates this feeling of being back and enjoying nature
Yes, they'll all be there to meet me
The singer expects to see all of his friends and family
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
Everyone is happy and welcoming to see him again
The old house is still standing
Despite time passing, his childhood home is still there
Though the paint is cracked and dry
The house looks weathered and aged
And there's that old oak tree I used to play on
The singer remembers fond childhood memories of playing on the oak tree
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary
He takes a walk with Mary, reminiscing about the past
Yes, they'll all come to meet me
Friends, family, and loved ones all want to see him again
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
Everyone is happy and excited to see him
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Once again, the singer enjoys the sensation of being back in his hometown
As they lay me ?neath the green, green grass of home
The singer reflects on the fact that when he passes away, he will be buried in the same green grass of home
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Curly Putman
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