The Grass Is Green

Nelly Furtado

About The 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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10 facts about this song

Song Composition
"The Grass is Green" is a song from Nelly Furtado's second studio album, "Folklore." The track was both co-written and co-produced by Furtado herself, showcasing her creative input and control over her music.
Album Information
The song is part of the album “Folklore” that was incredibly diverse with its use of different music styles, including pop, folk, and world music. It represents Furtado's exploration of her own roots and cultural heritage.
Release Date
"Folklore," and thus "The Grass is Green," was released on November 25, 2003, via the DreamWorks Records label, about two years after the release of Furtado's debut album, "Whoa, Nelly!"
Song Theme
The lyrics of "The Grass is Green" discuss the idea of being content and appreciative of what one has, versus always yearning for what others have. The metaphorical phrase "the grass is green" is often used to reference this kind of yearning or jealousy.
Music Video
The official music video for "The Grass is Green" was directed by renowned video director, Brad Furman. The video further accentuates the song's message by featuring rich and colorful visuals.
Unique Sound
Furtado has stated that "Folklore" incorporates sounds that were influenced by her Portuguese background, manifesting a blend of acoustic, folk, and world music. "The Grass is Green" is one such song that exhibits folk-pop elements.
Chart Performance
While "The Grass Is Green" was not released as a single, the album itself did well commercially, reaching the top 40 in several countries. "Folklore" peaked at number 38 on the Billboard 200 in the US and skyrockets to number one in Canada, Furtado's native country.
Critical Reception
The song received positive reviews from critics. They praised Furtado's songwriting skills and the song's lyrical message promoting happiness with one's current situation rather than envying what others have.
Live Performances
"The Grass is Green" has been performed at several live shows during the "Folklore" album promotion. It is lauded for its upbeat tempo and the energy that Furtado brings while performing.
Song Duration
The official track length of "The Grass is Green" is 3:50 minutes, making it a standard-length song in terms of radio play and commercial appeal.

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