Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
Wilson Pickett (on Atlantic) Lyrics
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We stuck together just me and you
It took a long time to get what we got today
Now you wanna give it all up for another guy
Baby, I'm tellin' you don't let
The green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
It's gonna be hard for me baby
Feel my life all over
'Cause baby you got the love that I really need
'Cause if you leave, leave me this way, baby
You know what, I may not live to see a brand new day
Oh baby, don't let, the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
You know why, it may be greener on the other side, baby
But right in my arms is where you belong
Oh baby
Don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind, oh baby
It may be greener on the other side, baby
But right in my arms is where you belong, baby
Don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let it change your mind
It may be greener on the other side, baby
In "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You," Wilson Pickett sings about a warning for his significant other, not to be lured away from him by the green grass on the other side, which commands her attention. He reminds her of the journey they have been on together to attain what they have and that it is not worth giving up for something else. He tells her not to change her mind, and he emphasizes his need for her before warning about the possible consequences of her leaving him, including the possibility of his own mortality. Pickett uses the green grass as a metaphor for the temptations of life and the idea that the grass isn't always greener on the other side. He warns her not to let the temptations of life mislead her, as he feels that they have something authentic and valuable together, and that he needs her in his life.
The message of this song is a timeless one, and it is not surprising that many people have used it to serve as a guide for resolving their relationship problems. The green grass represents anything that could potentially come between a couple, such as temptation, confusion, or betrayal. However, as the song goes, one should not be fooled by the external trappings of another's life, but should be grateful for what they have, as it has been hard-won. The song is a beautiful plea for someone to stay true to themselves and their relationships, and Pickett delivers it in a heartfelt and soulful way.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl try to remember when we didn't have no shoes
Think back to the time when we didn't have much and we were in this together, just me and you.
We stuck together just me and you
We stayed loyal to each other through thick and thin.
It took a long time to get what we got today
We went through a lot of struggles to build what we have today.
Now you wanna give it all up for another guy
You're considering leaving me for someone else.
Baby, I'm tellin' you don't let
I'm warning you not to let
The green grass fool you
The allure of something new or better deceive you.
Don't let it change your mind
Don't let it make you change your decision.
It's gonna be hard for me baby
It will be difficult for me, my love.
Feel my life all over
I would have to start my life all over again.
'Cause baby you got the love that I really need
Because, my dear, you have the kind of love I can't do without.
Cause if you leave, leave me this way, baby
Because, if you leave me like this, my darling,
You know what, I may not live to see a brand new day
I might not survive to see tomorrow without you.
Oh baby, don't let, the green grass fool you
My love, please don't be swayed by the allure of something new.
Don't let it change your mind
Don't let it make you second-guess your decision.
You know why, it may be greener on the other side, baby
I understand the temptation of the unknown or unexperienced.
But right in my arms is where you belong
But deep down, you know you belong with me.
Don't let the green grass fool you
Don't let the allure of the unknown mislead you.
Don't let it change your mind, oh baby
Let it not make you reconsider our relationship, my love.
It may be greener on the other side, baby
It's possible that the unknown is more appealing.
But right in my arms is where you belong, baby
But remember, my love, you are meant to be with me.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY AKINES, JOHNNIE BELLMON, REGINALD TURNER, VICTOR DRAYTON
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