Another Kind of Green
John Mayer Trio Lyrics

Sarah's friend she lost her mind
Sarah's friend left her significant other, seemingly without any reason or warning.

Left him and made it look sexy and all
Her friend's departure was presented in a way that was appealing and desirable to others.

You fear I won't be far behind
The singer's partner is worried that they will also leave unexpectedly, like Sarah's friend.

Thinking I'll be the next to leave
The artist's partner believes that the artist will also leave without warning or reason.

I know I might be anxious
The artist acknowledges that they have some anxiety and fear about their relationship.

But I'm still not crazy
The singer believes that their anxiety is not irrational or unfounded.

And I don't need another kind of green to know
The singer does not require any external validation or motivation to feel confident in their relationship.

I'm on the right side
The artist is confident that they are making the right choices in their relationship.

I used to be the one you saw
The artist used to be more emotionally vulnerable and open.

Crying alone to sad songs
The artist used to cope with sadness and loneliness by listening to melancholy music.

But then we go and hit the wall
The singer and their partner encountered a significant obstacle or challenge in their relationship.

When nothings changed and nothing's wrong
Despite the challenge, the artist and their partner still have a strong and healthy relationship.

It's not the perfect hand
Their current situation is not ideal or flawless.

But I don't hit on nineteen
Despite the imperfections, the singer is still making smart choices and taking calculated risks in their relationship.

Someday you'll drift away from me
The singer acknowledges that their partner may eventually distance themselves or move on.

Adopt some new philosophy
Their partner may learn new beliefs or ideas that conflict with their current relationship.

That doesn't keep the two of us in mind
Their partner's new beliefs or ideas may not prioritize or include the artist.

Move into someone else's place
Their partner may start a relationship with someone else.

And stare into some other's eyes
Their partner may have a deep emotional connection with someone else.

And slowly only come to realize
Their partner may eventually understand the value and importance of their previous relationship.

That you didn't need another kind of green to know
The artist did not require anything external to feel confident in their relationship.

I'm on the right
The artist is confident that they made the right choices in their relationship.

Mine was the right side
The singer believes that they were on the right side in their relationship.

I'm on the right side with you
The artist is confident in their relationship with their partner and believes they are both making the right choices.