The band has released six albums since their formation: "Real Estate" (2009), "Days" (2011), "Atlas" (2014), "In Mind" (2017), "The Main Thing" (2020), and "Daniel" (2024).
Green River
Real Estate Lyrics
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If it's alright, I'll walk next to you
Sit in the shade of your beechwood trees
Don't you know these days I ain't hard to please
Summer...
A shower in your lawn
The runoff meets the flow of your muddy waters
Before your concrete banks
'Cause you know that we are all your sons and daughters
Hey, green river, what can I do?
If it's alright, I'll walk next to you
Sit in the shade of your beechwood trees
Don't you know these days I ain't so hard to please
The lyrics of Real Estate's song "Green River" speaks of a love for nature and a desire to be close to it. The song mentions the green river and the beechwood trees that line its banks. The singer expresses a desire to be in the shade of these trees and to take a walk along the river. The lyrics suggest a sense of comfort and ease that comes with being in nature.
The song also acknowledges the changes that have been made to the natural environment, such as the concrete banks that line the river's edge. Despite these changes, the lyrics suggest that the river still belongs to everyone who is connected to it. The singer claims that "we are all your sons and daughters," implying that the river is a part of a collective identity and heritage that we all share.
Overall, the lyrics speak to the beauty and importance of nature, and the sense of belonging that can come from being in it. The song's simple and repetitive melody matches the tranquil spirit of the lyrics, allowing listeners to imagine themselves alongside the green river, enjoying the beauty and serenity of the natural world.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, green river, what can I do?
Greetings, beautiful river, what actions can I take to please you?
If it's alright, I'll walk next to you
May I accompany you on your journey without disrupting your natural flow?
Sit in the shade of your beechwood trees
I'd like to relax and appreciate the beauty of your surrounding environment
Don't you know these days I ain't hard to please
I find joy in the simplicity of nature and don't require much to be content
Summer...
During the season of warmth and growth
A shower in your lawn
Rainfall irrigating your ground
The runoff meets the flow of your muddy waters
The excess water from precipitation joins in your natural stream
Many thousand friends
Countless living organisms thrive in your ecosystem
Before your concrete banks
Despite attempts to control and manipulate your course with human-made structures
'Cause you know that we are all your sons and daughters
We are all connected to and dependent on your existence for survival and well-being
Contributed by Amelia A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Michael Collier
can somebody PLEASE get the chords and or tab 4 this plzzz
William Cross
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vxshade
hahahahaahahhaha the random cut always fucking gets me.
Athenia
If you like this you should check out there other songs such as fake blues, beach comber, and it's real <3
favvors inc.
This sounds a lot like the ruby suns, like if u agree
CranialZings
shouldn't stop
Tezi
The only thing I dislike more than fadeouts is fuckingendingradomlys.
joshrose
lol