GREEN GREEN GRASS OF HOME
Jenkins Katherine Lyrics


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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 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

Overall Meaning

"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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