Green Green Grass of Home
Tom Jones (Karaoke) Lyrics
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As I step down from the train,
And there to meet me is my Mama and Papa.
Down the road I look and there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home.
Yes, they'll all come to meet me, arms reaching, smiling sweetly.
The old house is still standing tho' the paint is cracked and dry,
And there's that old oak tree that I used to play on.
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary,
Hair of gold and lips like cherries.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home.
Then I awake and look around me,
At four grey walls that surround me
And I realize, yes, I was only dreaming.
For there's a guard and there's a sad old padre,
Arm in arm, we'll walk at daybreak.
Again I touch the green, green grass of home.
Yes, they'll all come to see me
In the shade of that old oak tree
As they lay me 'neath the green, green grass of home.
The song "Green Green Grass of Home" by Tom Jones tells a story of a man returning to his hometown after a long time away. As he steps down from the train, he is greeted by his parents and sees his old flame Mary. He expresses joy in being able to touch and feel the green grass of home. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the man taking a walk down memory lane to the old house that still stands with its paint cracked and dry. He then wakes up to the reality of being in prison, surrounded by grey walls and guards. The song takes a darker turn, as the man realizes he was only dreaming of home and will be laid to rest beneath the green grass of home.
The song is symbolic and metaphorical, reflecting on the common human experience of feeling trapped and longing for freedom. The green grass of home represents freedom, peace, and the comfort of being in a familiar place with loved ones. The lyrics also highlight the importance of family and the memories and experiences that tie us to our past.
Line by Line Meaning
The old home town looks the same
Returning to my hometown seems like not much has changed.
As I step down from the train,
As I leave the train, it becomes real to me that I am back home.
And there to meet me is my Mama and Papa.
My parents are there to greet me and express their joy at having me back home.
Down the road I look and there runs Mary Hair of gold and lips like cherries.
As I gaze down the street I see Mary, with her beautiful golden hair and sweet lips.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home.
Being back home and feeling the grass beneath my feet is a comforting experience.
Yes, they'll all come to meet me, arms reaching, smiling sweetly.
Everyone in my hometown will come to say hello, welcoming me with open arms and smiles.
The old house is still standing tho' the paint is cracked and dry,
Although the house looks worn and aged, it still stands and holds many memories.
And there's that old oak tree that I used to play on.
The oak tree that I used to play on is still standing and brings back childhood memories.
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary, Hair of gold and lips like cherries.
As I stroll down the street with Mary, I am mesmerized by her beauty.
Then I awake and look around me, At four grey walls that surround me
I wake up from a dream and realize that I am in prison, confined by the gray walls around me.
And I realize, yes, I was only dreaming.
I acknowledge that my memories of home were just a dream and that I am still in prison.
For there's a guard and there's a sad old padre, Arm in arm, we'll walk at daybreak.
I am accompanied by a guard and a mournful pastor as we walk together at dawn.
Again I touch the green, green grass of home.
I remember the comfort of my hometown and the green grass beneath my feet.
Yes, they'll all come to see me In the shade of that old oak tree As they lay me 'neath the green, green grass of home.
As I pass away, they will lay me to rest under the green grass of home, where everyone will gather to remember me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CURLY PUTMAN
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