grass
Sam Gopal Lyrics
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And you came rustling, silently by
I caught your long hand, fingers of satin
And on the long grass, together we lie
What are you thinking, kissing me softly
Where does your mind go, when you are here
Is loving really, your only answer
Or does your mind side, shed lonely tears
I can break walls down, if you will help me
If I can reach you, help me to see
All of the good things, that I can give you
If you will take things, take them from me
Please really trust me, maybe I will hurt you
But I can heal it, soon as its done
Give me your hand and allow me to lead you
Out of the long grass, into the sun
If you are going, go very swiftly
Don't lend or say, tender goodbye
Winds of uncertainty, carry you from me
To you the truth is, seeming a lie
If you are staying, try harder to see me
Tearing the blindfolds, down from your eyes
Seeing the sunshine, feeling the rainfall
Why not to live and why not to die
You are still learning, life is your teacher
If you don't listen, you're never here
My lips are moving, I'm only speaking
To try and make you, stay with me here
Make up your own mind, give me a reason
Why you are running, small and alone
No one is mumbling, if they are ready
To look for living, and living alone.
In the song "Grass" by Sam Gopal, he describes an encounter with someone in a field of long grass. The lyrics depict a moment of vulnerability and questioning about the other person's intentions and emotions. The singer of the song is curious about the deeper meaning behind the encounter and wants to break down walls to connect with the other person, offering a trusting hand to lead them out of the long grass and into the sun.
The lyrics hint at the fragility that life can be and how trust is required in order to move from moments of being alone out into the world, to people and experiences. The singer is challenging the other person to live a more authentic life by asking them for a reason to leave and to take the risk of taking his hand to go beyond the "long grass" that is holding them back. The lyrics are an invitation for the listener to question their current state of being and what they need to do to live a more fulfilling life.
Line by Line Meaning
Once on a green day, I was in long grass
I remember a time when I was in nature, surrounded by tall grass
And you came rustling, silently by
You appeared quietly, disturbing the grass as you moved
I caught your long hand, fingers of satin
I held onto your soft, smooth hand
And on the long grass, together we lie
We lay down on the grass next to each other
What are you thinking, kissing me softly
I wonder about your thoughts as you gently kiss me
Where does your mind go, when you are here
I'm curious about where your thoughts wander when you're with me like this
Is loving really, your only answer
Are you seeking love as your sole purpose?
Or does your mind side, shed lonely tears
Is there a hidden sadness behind your thoughts?
I can break walls down, if you will help me
I have the ability to tear down barriers, but I need your cooperation
If I can reach you, help me to see
If we can truly connect, show me the way
All of the good things, that I can give you
I have many positive qualities to share with you
If you will take things, take them from me
I want you to accept what I can offer you
Please really trust me, maybe I will hurt you
I am asking for your complete faith, even if it risks being hurt
But I can heal it, soon as its done
I believe I have the ability to heal any pain or hurt that occurs
Give me your hand and allow me to lead you
Let me guide you through this journey
Out of the long grass, into the sun
Away from the uncertainty of the grass, into a clearer path
If you are going, go very swiftly
If you decide to leave, do it quickly and decisively
Don't lend or say, tender goodbye
Avoid any emotional goodbyes or second thoughts
Winds of uncertainty, carry you from me
The unknown future may separate us
To you the truth is, seeming a lie
You may not believe me, even if I speak the truth
If you are staying, try harder to see me
If you choose to stay, make more of an effort to understand me
Tearing the blindfolds, down from your eyes
Removing any ignorance or confusion from your perspective
Seeing the sunshine, feeling the rainfall
Experiencing and appreciating all aspects of life
Why not to live and why not to die
Questioning the purpose of existence
You are still learning, life is your teacher
We are constantly growing and learning from life's experiences
If you don't listen, you're never here
If you don't pay attention, you'll never truly understand or be in the moment
My lips are moving, I'm only speaking
I'm communicating openly and honestly
To try and make you, stay with me here
My intention is to convince you to remain with me
Make up your own mind, give me a reason
Ultimately, the decision is yours to make, but provide me with your reasoning
Why you are running, small and alone
Why do you feel the need to escape and be by yourself?
No one is mumbling, if they are ready
When someone is prepared and decisive, they don't stutter or hesitate
To look for living, and living alone.
Seeking to live life to the fullest, even if that means being alone
Contributed by Madelyn E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.