Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You
ZZ Hill Jr. 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
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, ooh 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 my arms is where you belong, yeah
The song "Don't Let The Green Grass Fool You" by ZZ Hill Jr. is a cautionary tale about the dangers of being attracted to the things that seem better on the surface but may not be. In this case, the "green grass" represents the lure of another person or situation that seems exciting and enticing but could ultimately leave you with less than what you had before.
The lyrics paint a picture of two people who have been through difficult times together and have come out on the other side with a strong bond. However, the girl in the relationship is considering trading in her partner for someone who may seem more appealing because of his material possessions or social status. The singer is pleading with her not to be fooled by this "green grass" and to stay with him, where she belongs.
The message of the song is that true love and connection are worth more than any material goods or fleeting experiences. The grass may seem greener on the other side, but often the things that appear to be better are just an illusion.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl try to remember when we didn't have no shoes
Think back to when we were poor and had nothing
We stuck together just me and you
We were always there for each other
It took a long time to get what we got today
We worked hard to build the life we have now
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 the green grass fool you
Don't be fooled by the illusion of something better
Don't let it change your mind
Stay committed to what we have
It's gonna be hard for me baby
Losing you will be devastating for me
Feel my life all over 'cause baby you got the love that I really need
You complete me and losing you would be like starting over
You know what? I may not live to see a brand new day
The thought of losing you is so unbearable that it might kill me
Oh baby, don't let the green grass fool you
Again, don't be fooled by the illusion of something better
You know why, it may be greener on the other side, baby
The grass is always greener on the other side of the fence, but it's not always better
But right in my arms is where you belong, ooh baby
You belong with me, where we can continue building our life together
In my arms is where you belong, yeah
I want to hold you and keep you from being fooled by something that's not worth losing what we have
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JERRY AKINES, JOHNNIE BELLMON, REGINALD TURNER, VICTOR DRAYTON
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