Grass Is Green

Nelly Furtado

About Grass Is Green

"The Grass Is Green" is a song recorded by Canadian singer Nelly Furtado for her second studio album, Folklore (2003). It was written by Furtado with the song's producer Mike Elizondo. Despite not being released as a single anywhere else than Germany, where it peaked at number sixty-five, the song has been separately praised as noteworthy.


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2003
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Oh, I once had something
Something that was so good
Better than the last thing I touched
Then turned right around on that something
And figured I didn't like that much

Oh yeah, the grass is green
But can you tell me, can you feel it, I want to feel it
Oh yeah, the grass is green
But I think I stained my jeans and now everybody knows thah I been in it 

I am a believer
But as I was standing
In line, somebody took my place
Yes, I'm a believer, never mind what they say
I got so tired along the way

Oh yeah, the grass is green
But can you tell me, can you feel it, I just want to feel it
Oh yeah, the grass is green
But I think I stained my jeans and now everybody knows thah I been in it 

I've got a skeleton that's deeper than any closet
And a bomb that I will drop on it
But you opened up to me
'Til I could only see the beauty in your dishonesty

Oh yeah, the grass is green
But can you tell me, can you feel it, you just want to feel it
Oh yeah the grass is green
But it think I stained my jeans and now, baby, you can tell that I been in it

Oh yeah, the grass is green but it's not what it seems cause when you think
You want it you just need it
Forget just what you need
The clock is ticking and this life is a train, man, I think you're on it
But it's what you wanted, and what you needed
It's what you wanted, and what you needed
Or is it what I needed and what you wanted

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Nelly Furtado

Nelly Kim Furtado (born December 2, 1978) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actress. Furtado first gained fame with her debut album, Whoa, Nelly!, which spawned two successful singles, "I'm Like a Bird" and "Turn Off the Light". "I'm Like A Bird" won a 2001 Juno Award for Single of the Year and a 2002 Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance. In 2003, Furtado released Folklore, which produced three international singles— "Powerless (Say What You Want)", "Try" and "Força". Three years later she released Loose, a worldwide commercial success. The album spawned four number-one hits: "Promiscuous", "Maneater", "Say It Right" and "All Good Things (Come to an End)". After a three-year break, she released her first full-length Spanish a… more »

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Written by: MICHAEL A. ELIZONDO, NELLY KIM FURTADO

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC

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11 facts about this song

Release
"Grass Is Green" is a song from Nelly Furtado's second studio album, "Folklore," which was released on November 23, 2003.
Genre
This song, just like most on the album, is categorized as a mixture of pop, folk, and world music, showcasing Furtado's diverse musical influences.
Lyricist and Composer
Nelly Furtado herself wrote the lyrics of "Grass Is Green", and it was also composed by Nelly Furtado along with Mike Elizondo.
Album Impact
Nelly Furtado's album "Folklore", where "Grass Is Green" is included, reached the top of the Billboard Heatseekers Albums chart, indicating its popularity among music enthusiasts.
Song Length
The duration of the song "Grass Is Green" is around three minutes and fifty-five seconds.
Production
The song was produced by Track & Field, a production team from Nelly's hometown of Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. Mike 'Angus' Elizondo also co-produced the song.
Theme
The lyrics of "Grass Is Green" addresses the common human tendency to compare oneself to others and desire what they have, reminding listeners that everyone has different paths and struggles.
Sound
The song is known for its catchy melody and her harmonizing vocals. It has a unique blend of folk-style guitar strumming and hip-hop influenced beats.
Inspiration
Nelly Furtado noted in interviews that much of "Folklore" was inspired by her Portuguese heritage and her upbringing in a working-class immigrant community in Canada, offering a personal context for "Grass Is Green".
Music Video
No official music video was made for "Grass Is Green". However, Nelly performed this song on various music platforms, providing live interpretations of the song.
Critical Reception
While "Folklore" did not achieve the same level of commercial success as her debut album "Whoa, Nelly!", it was noted for its mature and introspective themes. Critics praised "Grass Is Green" for its engaging mix of pop and folk elements, heartfelt lyrics, and Nelly's vocal performance.

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