Watson left the band in 1997 and was replaced by Ashton Geoghagan. Anderson left the band in 1998, and in 1999 Dan Stacey (fiddle, highland step dancing) and Scott Long (highland bagpipes) joined Seven Nations's lineup. Geoghagan was later replaced by Christian "Crisco" Miceli, who rounds out the band's current membership.
The band regularly tours across the US, has appeared on ESPN, CNN, and CBS, and has sold over 125,000 albums without signing to a major label. The band's most successful release to date was And Now It's Come to This, released on Razor & Tie Records.
GREEN
Seven Nations Lyrics
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We've got our tickets bought
We've got to make tracks, lady
[Chorus]
Isn't that just me?
I'm always lost in the future
Making plans for some new scene
Looking for a deeper shade of Green
But Jamie doesn't mind at all
She likes it that way
Well, I've been thinkin', and I've been drinkin'
And I still cannot find a better place to come home to
It drives me crazy, all these maybes
But still you're on the way I always come running back to
[Chorus]
Lost in the future and I'm looking for
I'm looking for that scene
Lost in the future and I'm looking for
I'm looking for that Green
She likes it that way
She likes it that way, when she likes it
She likes it that way.
The song "Green" by Seven Nations is about the perpetual desire to find something better, whether it's a physical place or a feeling. The singer is always "lost in the future," making plans for something new and searching for a "deeper shade of Green" - a metaphor for something better or more fulfilling. However, Jamie, the singer's companion, doesn't mind this constant search, she likes it that way. She is not bogged down by the pressure of settling down and is content with the journey.
The verses of the song highlight the singer's dilemma. He's been searching for something better but can't find a better place to come home to. He's consumed by all the possibilities of what could be and the uncertainty that brings. However, despite these doubts, he always comes back to Jamie, who is a constant reminder of what is good and comforting in his life.
The chorus of the song brings all of these themes together. The singer is always searching, always lost, and always looking for something better. However, no matter how much he searches, he can't shake this desire to find something deeper and more meaningful. Yet, Jamie is a constant comfort, she likes him the way he is, wild and searching.
Overall, "Green" is a song about the tension between the desire to find something better and the comfort of having someone who accepts you as you are. It's about the struggle to balance these two desires and the promise of contentment if one can find a way to embrace both.
Line by Line Meaning
see'mon Jamie we've got, we've got to hurry baby
Come on Jamie, we need to hurry because we have already bought tickets and we should get moving.
We've got our tickets bought
We have already purchased our tickets, so we should hurry to get to our destination.
We've got to make tracks, lady
We need to get moving and make progress, Jamie.
Isn't that just me?
Am I the only one who is always focused on the future and making new plans?
I'm always lost in the future
I tend to constantly think and plan for the future, which makes me feel lost in the present.
Making plans for some new scene
I keep making plans for new experiences and new opportunities.
I'm always lost in some far off land
My mind is always wandering, and I am always seeking adventure and new experiences in far-off places.
Looking for a deeper shade of Green
I crave a more meaningful experience or a deeper connection with nature.
But Jamie doesn't mind at all
Jamie is comfortable with our lifestyle and has no issues with my tendency to plan for the future and seek new experiences.
She likes it that way
Jamie enjoys our current lifestyle and is content with the way things are.
Well, I've been thinkin', and I've been drinkin'
I have been deep in thought and drinking a bit.
And I still cannot find a better place to come home to
Despite my wandering, I still feel like our home is the best place to return to.
It drives me crazy, all these maybes
The uncertainty of life and the unknown future sometimes overwhelms me and makes me anxious.
But still you're on the way I always come running back to
Even though I feel lost sometimes, I know that I will always return to Jamie because she is my anchor in life.
Lost in the future and I'm looking for
I feel like I am always thinking and planning for the future.
I'm looking for that scene
I am searching for new experiences and opportunities to fulfill me.
Lost in the future and I'm looking for
My mind is always thinking and planning for the future.
I'm looking for that Green
I am seeking new experiences and a deeper connection with nature.
She likes it that way
Jamie is content with our current lifestyle and has no desire to change it.
She likes it that way, when she likes it
Jamie enjoys our lifestyle as long as it makes me happy too.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRANDON BOYD, BRANDON CHARLES BOYD, MICHAEL EINZIGER, MICHAEL AARON EINZIGER, BEN KENNEY, CHRISTOPHER KILMORE, CHRISTOPHER E KILMORE, JOSE ANTHONY II PASILLAS, JOSE PASILLAS II
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