Filmography
The Jesuit (rumored) (in production) 2012
Steel Town (filming) 2012
Michael Raymond
Cristiada (post-production) 2011
Victoriano 'El Catorce' Ramirez
Ten Year (completed) 2011
W.E (completed) 2011
Evgeni
Drive 2011
Standard Gabriel
Sucker Punch 2011
Blue Jones
Robin Hood 2010
Prince John
Balibo 2009
José Ramos-Horta
Ágora 2009
Orestes
Red de mentiras 2008
Bassam
Che, el argentino 2008
Interpreter (as Óscar Isaac)
La vida ante sus ojos 2007
Marcus
Natividad 2006
Joseph
The Half Life of Timofey Berezin 2006
Shiv
Ley y orden: Acción criminal (TV series) 2006
Robbie Paulson
– The Healer (2006) … Robbie Paulson
Lenny the Wonder Dog 2005
Fartman (as Oscar Isaac Hernandez)
Doble impacto mortal 2002
Francesco
Illtown 1996
Pool Boy
Green Green Rocky Road
Oscar Isaac Lyrics
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Got no carpet on my floor
Come along and follow me
We'll go down in history
Green green rocky road
Promenade in green
Tell me who d'you love
Tell me who d'you love
He don't crow nor can he fly
He can't walk no can he run
He's black paint splattered on the sun
Green green rocky road
Promenade in green
Tell me who d'you love
Tell me who d'you love
Little miss jane runnin' to the ball
Don't you stumble don't you fall
Don't you sing and don't you shout
When I sing come runnin' out
Green green rocky road
Promenade in green
Tell me who d'you love
Tell me who d'you love
a tooka soda cracker
Does your mama chew tobacco
If your mama chew tobacco
a tooka soda cracker
Green green rocky road
Promenade in green
Tell me who d'you love
Tell me who d'you love
When I go to baltimore
Got no carpet on my floor
Please get up and follow me
'We'll go down in history
Green green rocky road
Promenade in green
Tell me who d'you love
Tell me who d'you love
The song "Green Green Rocky Road" by Oscar Isaac is a playful and whimsical tune that invites the listener to join the singer on a journey to Baltimore. The lyrics paint a picture of a carefree adventure, where the singer has no carpet on his floor and asks the listener to follow him, promising that they will go down in history. The repeat of the chorus, "Green green rocky road, promenade in green, tell me who d'you love," serves to create a sense of camaraderie and togetherness as the singer invites the listener to join in on this journey.
The second verse of the song speaks of a crow in the sky who cannot fly nor walk but is splattered in black paint on the sun. The imagery created here is whimsical and evocative, conjuring up a picture of a colorful, magical world that exists only in the imagination. The third verse is a playful rhyme about Little Miss Jane, who is running to the ball, and the invitation to come running out when the singer starts to sing.
The final verse is a nonsensical bit of fun, where the singer asks about "a tooka soda cracker" and whether the listener's mother chews tobacco, promising to take them to Baltimore and make history together. Overall, this song is a lighthearted and joyful tune that invites the listener to let loose and join in on the fun.
Line by Line Meaning
When I go to baltimore
The singer is talking about traveling to Baltimore.
Got no carpet on my floor
The singer is expressing that he doesn't have any carpet in his house.
Come along and follow me
The singer is inviting someone to follow him on his journey.
We'll go down in history
The singer believes that the journey will be significant and memorable.
Green green rocky road
The singer is describing the path he's taking with the color green and the texture rocky.
Promenade in green
The singer is directing the listener to enjoy the journey through the natural greenery.
Tell me who d'you love
The singer is asking the listener who they love and care about.
See that crow up in the sky
The singer is pointing out a flying crow in the sky to the listener.
He don't crow nor can he fly
The singer is noting the irony that the crow can't fly even though it's a bird that usually flies and crows.
He can't walk no can he run
The singer is stating that the crow cannot walk or run either.
He's black paint splattered on the sun
The singer is using figurative language to describe the contrasting appearance of the crow on the bright sun.
Little miss jane runnin' to the ball
The singer is describing a young girl named Jane running to play a game of ball.
Don't you stumble don't you fall
The singer is advising Jane to be careful and not fall while running.
Don't you sing and don't you shout
The singer is telling Jane to not make any noise while playing the game.
When I sing come runnin' out
The singer is inviting Jane to join him when he starts to sing.
a tooka soda cracker
The singer is saying a nonsense phrase to add to the playful and lighthearted tone of the song.
Does your mama chew tobacco
The singer is asking a silly question about the listener's mother.
If your mama chew tobacco
The singer is continuing the silly question about the listener's mother.
a tooka soda cracker
The singer is repeating the nonsense phrase to maintain the playful tone of the song.
Please get up and follow me
The singer is urging the listener to stand up and follow him.
'We'll go down in history
The singer is repeating his earlier line about going down in history, reinforcing his belief about the significance of the journey.
Tell me who d'you love
The singer is asking the listener again who they love and care about.
Contributed by Jeremiah H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alexanderg1297
For every Bob Dylan there is a Llewelyn Davis. Somebody who is willing to work just as hard but life keeps hitting them in the face.
@faiqajavaid8046
As true as it can get
@matthewkidd5291
For every Dylan there are at least 50 of Llewyn Davis. The huge majority of the coffee shop folk singers weren't able to get a break. Dylan, Baez, Sebastian and a handful of others managed recording success, hundreds never did despite being just as committed to the scene
@lowellcalavera6045
And others, like Van Ronk, just let it slide.
@imjusts0medude
Yes, just yes.
Sometimes the best music comes from the worst places as long as you can find your way out to tell the tale.
Beauty from tragedy.
@TheRealDarrylStrawberry
Llewyn is loosely based on Dave Van Ronk. Those were all his songs in the movie.
@tommccabe6300
Wonderful film. Wonderful music. Oscar Isaac extraordinary talent. Bravo Coen Brothers!
@Finnickzfilms
This calms me on an unexpected level,,, imma listen to this before any exam to not be stressed, imma listen to this when I can't sleep or when I have anxiety. His voice is just so... Idk calming I guess ? Its satisfying
@Nostalgia_Addict
Who is Imma?
@daniellamaria5887
This song is so soothing, I listen to it to calm my anxiety and it really helps. Oscar Isaac is an incredible talent.