The Grass
Richard Stirton Lyrics
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Never giving up, you talk a good game
Yeah, you talk a good game
Before we learned how to crawl
Slipping by the years like wasted spare change
Did any value remain?
It would have made sense why the trees looked that way
Watered roots, she exclaimed
See, if you over-water the roots they lose touch over time
But if you had another would you have seen eye to eye?
If we were to go
Back to the start
Would you still want me
Knowing who you are?
If we lit a fire
In the broken and dark
And brought into vision
Everything we pulled apart
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
The shadow of a broken frame
Move toward the light, but it stood in the way
Never willing to change
See flying is a way to fight
Playing for a change to break the old ways
The old years feel like days
Skin upon the smallest light
Could it be the way that he wrote in his mind?
What is wrong became right
See, if you over-water the roots they lose touch over time
But if you had another would you have seen eye to eye?
If we were to go
Back to the start
Would you still want me
Knowing who you are?
If we lit a fire
In the broken and dark
And brought into vision
Everything we pulled apart
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
Oh, my, my, my, my
Oh, my, my
Don't you want more?
Don't you want more?
The Grass by Richard Stirton is an introspective song that reflects on relationships and the ways in which we change as individuals. The first verse describes someone walking slowly through the grass, never giving up and talking a good game. The image of walking through the grass can be interpreted as a metaphor for life's journey. The line "before we learned how to crawl" suggests that the singer is reflecting on childhood and the passage of time. The line "slipping by the years like wasted spare change" is a powerful metaphor that suggests the loss of something valuable over time. The question that follows, "did any value remain?" is a reflection on the transience of life and the futility of chasing after things that ultimately prove to be unimportant.
The second verse continues the reflective mood of the song. The line "if winter came before the fall" is a provocative paradox that suggests a deeper meaning. The image of trees looking a certain way because of watered roots speaks to the idea that our actions have consequences that are not always immediately apparent. The repeated lines "if you over-water the roots they lose touch over time, but if you had another would you have seen eye to eye?" suggest that the song is about a relationship that has gone through changes over time.
The chorus is a plea for something more. The lines "if we were to go back to the start, would you still want me knowing who you are?" are a probing question that speaks to the fear of losing oneself in a relationship. The visual imagery of "if we lit a fire in the broken and dark, and brought into vision everything we pulled apart" is a powerful metaphor for the effort required to rebuild a relationship that has been damaged.
Overall, The Grass is a song that invites reflection and contemplation. It speaks to the difficulty of maintaining relationships over time and the ways in which we change as individuals.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly through the grass you walked
You persisted even when it was difficult and took your time which paid off.
Never giving up, you talk a good game
You presented yourself confidently and didn't let setbacks get you down.
Yeah, you talk a good game
You could convince people to believe in your ideas and follow your lead.
Before we learned how to crawl
In the past, when we were inexperienced and didn't know how to handle things.
Slipping by the years like wasted spare change
Time passed without us realizing it, and we underestimated its value.
Did any value remain?
We wonder if anything important was lost or overlooked along the way.
If winter came before the fall
If things were out of order and didn't make sense.
It would have made sense why the trees looked that way
It would have explained why things appeared or happened the way they did.
Watered roots, she exclaimed
She pointed out that too much attention or support sometimes has the opposite effect on growth.
See, if you over-water the roots they lose touch over time
Repeating the lesson that too much nurturing can cause negative effects.
But if you had another would you have seen eye to eye?
Would another person have understood the situation the same way you did?
The shadow of a broken frame
The remnants of what was once whole and functional.
Move toward the light, but it stood in the way
Attempting to improve or grow, but encountering obstacles and barriers.
Never willing to change
Refusing to modify or adapt to new situations.
See flying is a way to fight
Using creativity and new approaches to overcome obstacles.
Playing for a change to break the old ways
Attempting to make improvements and challenge the status quo.
The old years feel like days
Reflecting on how quickly time has passed and how much has changed.
Skin upon the smallest light
Light and delicate, highlighting small and simple moments.
Could it be the way that he wrote in his mind?
Wondering if he captured and processed his thoughts and experiences through writing.
What is wrong became right
Realizing that mistakes and setbacks can lead to positive outcomes and growth.
If we were to go
Considering a hypothetical scenario where things were different.
Back to the start
Returning to an earlier point in time to potentially make different choices and reroute your path.
Would you still want me
Questioning if you would still be accepted and loved in a different version of reality.
Knowing who you are?
Acknowledging that experiences and circumstances shape who we are and how we interact with others.
If we lit a fire
Proposing a situation where you destroy what was and start anew.
In the broken and dark
In the midst of turmoil and uncertainty.
And brought into vision
Reflecting on how one's mindset impacts their perception of things.
Everything we pulled apart
Examining things that didn't work out and dismantling them to understand why.
Don't you want more?
Urging the listener to strive for improvement and not settle for less.
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I absolutely love this song and i wanna play it on guitar but I'm not that good and i can't find the chords.
Harsha Ravichandran
Found this masterpiece yesterday on Mr. Foxx Frequency channel. Glad that I did it. I wish there was a repeat button that I could break for this. Keep making such amazing music! Ohh my my my my...!
Aaryan singh
So soulful....lived it❣️🤠
Richard Stirton
Thank you so much!!
Yuvraj RaNa
Nyc music has vocals nd great lyrics 👌
Richard Stirton
Ah man, thanks so much! So glad you're connecting with the track!
Anton Kieck
Great song and brilliant vocals!
Richard Stirton
Thanks so much Anton! You're a legend!
Eduardo Trujillo
Amazing song
Archer Candy
Jeeze... this is probably my most favorite song. I am obsessed, you're incredible!