About the song
Have you ever daydreamed about returning to a simpler time, a place where familiar faces and comforting sights awaited you? **Elvis Presley’s** heartfelt ballad, **”Green Green Grass of Home,”** takes us on a nostalgic journey that explores the power of home and the bittersweet nature of longing.
Released in the mid-1960s, this song quickly became one of Elvis’s signature tunes. Its poignant lyrics, coupled with Presley’s velvety vocals, create a deeply emotional experience. The song paints a vivid picture of a man returning to his hometown after a long absence. He’s greeted by loved ones, the familiar sights and sounds of his childhood, and the comforting touch of the “green, green grass of home.”
However, the true beauty of this song lies in its underlying melancholy. Beneath the surface of nostalgia, there’s a sense of longing and regret. The narrator, it turns out, is dreaming of returning home, but he’s actually incarcerated. The contrast between the idyllic dream and the harsh reality of his situation creates a powerful emotional impact.
**”Green Green Grass of Home”** is more than just a song about a man missing his hometown. It’s a universal theme that resonates with people of all ages and backgrounds. The longing for home, the bittersweet nature of memory, and the contrast between dreams and reality are emotions that we all experience at some point in our lives.
**Elvis Presley’s** interpretation of this song is particularly poignant. His voice conveys a deep sense of longing and regret, making the listener feel as if they are right there with him, experiencing the same emotions. The song’s simple yet effective melody, combined with Presley’s heartfelt performance, creates a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today.
Whether you’re a lifelong fan of **Elvis Presley** or simply appreciate a well-crafted ballad, **”Green Green Grass of Home”** is a song that deserves a place in your music collection. Its timeless message and beautiful melody make it a truly unforgettable listening experience.
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Lyrics
The old home town looks the same
As I step down from the train
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Down the road, I look and there runs Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all come to meet me
Arms a’reaching, smiling sweetly
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
The old house is still standing
Though the paint is cracked and dry
And there’s that old oak tree that I used to play on
Down the lane I walk and with my sweet Mary
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
It’s good to touch the green, green grass of home
Then I awake and look around me
At four gray walls that surround me
And I realize that I was only dreaming
For there’s a guard and there’s a sad old padre
Arm and arm, we’ll walk at daybreak
Again I’ll touch the green, green grass of home
Yes, they’ll all come to see me
In the shade of that old oak tree
As they lay me ‘neath the green, green grass of home
