The Grass Is Green
Nelly Furtado
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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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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.
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Album InformationThe 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.
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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!"
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Song ThemeThe 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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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Unique SoundFurtado 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.
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Chart PerformanceWhile "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.
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Critical ReceptionThe 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.
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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.
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Song DurationThe 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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