The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener
Petula Clark
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Life is never what it seems We're always searching in our dreams To find that little castle in the air When worry starts to cloud the mind It's hard to leave it all behind And just pretend you haven't got a care There's someone else in your imagination You wish that you were standing in their shoes You'd change your life without much hesitation But would you if you really had to choose? So, don't look around, get your feet on the ground It's much better by far to be just who your are [Chorus] The other man's grass is always greener The sun shines brighter on the other side The other man's grass is always greener Some are lucky, some are not Just be thankful for what you've got Many times it seems to me There's someone else I'd rather be Living in a world of make-believe To stay in bed till nearly three With nothing there to worry me Would seem to be the life I might achieve But deep inside I know I'm really lucky With happiness I've never known before And just as long as you are there beside me I know that I could ask for nothing more And living can start with the love in your heart So with you all the time All the treasures I've longed for are mine The other man's grass is always greener The sun shines brighter on the other side The other man's grass is always greener Some are lucky, some are not But, I'm so thankful for what I've got [Chorus]
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Written by: JACKIE TRENT, TONY HATCH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release DateReleased in December 1967, "The Other Man's Grass is Always Greener" was one of the defining songs of the late 1960s.
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Artist CollaborationIt was performed by British singer Petula Clark, with lyrics written by her longtime collaborator, songwriter Tony Hatch.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its popularity, the single peaked at No. 31 in the UK Singles Chart, indicating a slight commercial fall compared to the smash hits Clark had the years before.
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Musical InstrumentsThe track includes prominent orchestration, which was a typical style choice for Hatch and was in-tune with the musical trends of the time.
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Album AssociationThis song is the title track from Petula Clark's 8th UK studio album.
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Global RecognitionDespite its lower position in the UK charts, the song achieved higher charting positions in other countries. In Australia, it peaked at No. 20.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews upon its release due to its vivid lyrics and especially for Petula Clark's expressive performance.
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ThemeThe song's title is based on the proverb "The grass is always greener on the other side", hinting at human dissatisfaction and the constant yearning for what one does not have.
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Musical CompositionThe song is categorized as pop, with a distinctive mix of melodic balladry and orchestral pop.
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Subsequent Releases"The Other Man's Grass Is Always Greener" was included in several compilations of Petula Clark's greatest hits. The continued inclusion of the song emphasizes its enduring popularity and importance in her discography.
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