There are 4 bands called the Mess:

1) The Mess is a French girl band… Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 bands called the Mess:

1) The Mess is a French girl band who took part in season 5 of French reality television series Popstars in 2013 on French channel D8 winning the final on 2 July 2013 against eventual runner-up, the electro pop-rock duo Oslo made up of Eugénie and Vincent. The 3-member jury made up of La Fouine, Alexia Laroche-Joubert and Philippe Gandhilon opted for The Mess made up of Megan, Léa, Chéraze and Kendy.
The group was awarded a record deal that includes at least a debut single and a studio album. The debut single of the winning formation was “Au top” written by Maître Gims and Renaud Rebillaud. It entered the French SNEP official singles chart at number 34 the week following the finale.

2) From the ashes of Novice and Conway rose a unique blend of electronica and hard rock known as The Mess. Honest, open and always sentimental, The Mess have a knack for connecting with the listener in a way few have done before. The band's debut full length, "Songs for Healing," is expected in April of 2009.

3) Side project for Dramarama in 1992
http://powerpopcriminals.blogspot.com/2008/08/mess-mess-1992-recorded-summerfall-1991.html

4) A hardcore punk band from the 1980's.

The Grass Is Never Greener
The Mess Lyrics

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As your crown burns in flames
Your raven sent yesterday "I love you"
Now our kingdom drifts away
With a jester you betrayed
From queen to wench
A penance left to be paid
Now archers fire away

I'll wave goodbye and watch you slowly die
Never thought that this could happen
Never thought that this would happen
I'll wave goodbye and watch you slowly die
Never thought that this could happen
Never thought that you would throw it all way

As your servants flee in shame
A letter worn for the rest of your days
And you'll take it to your grave
I'll fix you up with chains
It's sink or swim, asphyxiated in pain
As your Blue Moon fades away

You took pennies for riches
I threw my pearls to swine
Such a reckless abandon
Traitor!
Hold your head up high
You would think that my world ends
You're the peasant I'll be fine
Such a reckless abandon

Traitor!
Hold your head up high

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Mess’s song, The Grass Is Never Greener, depict the downfall of a royal couple as they betray each other. The first verse implies that the queen is being punished for her treacherous acts as her crown is burning and she watches her kingdom drift away. The line ‘with a jester you betrayed’ refers to her betrayal of the king, her husband, with a court jester. The queen is now stripped of her royal status and is now referred to as a wench. The king has ordered archers to fire upon her, indicating that he no longer wishes to have any association with her.

The second verse is directed towards the queen, and the singer tells her that she’ll watch her slowly die as a result of her actions. The singer is surprised that the situation has occurred and is indicating that the queen has thrown everything away as a result of her actions. The chorus is repeated after each verse, reinforcing the inevitability of the queen’s downfall. The final verse is focused on the king, and he is seen as forgiving but still punishing the queen by wearing a letter for the rest of her days. The king has put the queen in chains, and it’s implied that she is now in a state of pain. The singer positions herself as the winner in the situation, and she implores the king to hold his head up high as the queen is the traitor.

Line by Line Meaning

As your crown burns in flames
Your power and authority are fading away and crumbling before you.

Your raven sent yesterday 'I love you'
Someone who loves and cares for you is reaching out, but it may be too late to save the relationship.

Now our kingdom drifts away
Our once strong and united relationship is now unraveling and drifting apart.

With a jester you betrayed
You were betrayed by someone you trusted, who acted foolishly or played tricks on you.

From queen to wench
You went from being a respected and powerful figure to being seen as worthless or unimportant.

A penance left to be paid
You have a debt to pay for your wrongdoings or mistakes.

Now archers fire away
Your enemies are attacking or trying to harm you and you are in a battle for survival.

I'll wave goodbye and watch you slowly die Never thought that this could happen Never thought that this would happen
You are parting ways and watching the downfall of someone you cared for deeply, and you never imagined things would turn out this way.

Never thought that you would throw it all way
You never expected the other person to ruin everything you both had built together.

As your servants flee in shame
Those who were loyal and faithful to you are now abandoning you and feeling guilty about it.

A letter worn for the rest of your days And you'll take it to your grave
You have received a letter or message that will haunt and torment you for the rest of your life and even beyond death.

I'll fix you up with chains It's sink or swim, asphyxiated in pain
You will be punished severely and painfully for your actions, and there may be no escape from the consequences.

As your Blue Moon fades away
A rare and special moment or opportunity is slipping away from you and will never come back.

You took pennies for riches I threw my pearls to swine
You made foolish and unfair choices that led to your downfall, while I shared my wealth and happiness generously with you.

Such a reckless abandon Traitor!
Your careless and disloyal behavior has betrayed and hurt me deeply, and I am angry and disappointed in you.

Hold your head up high You would think that my world ends You're the peasant I'll be fine Such a reckless abandon Traitor!
Despite the pain and betrayal, I will remain strong and rise above the situation, and you will not bring me down with your recklessness and disloyalty.

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