Green Green Grass of Home
Homecoming Melody: Embracing Love, Nostalgia, and Golden Memories
Lyrics
The old home town looks the same
The speaker observes that the old hometown appears unchanged.
As I step down from the train
The speaker arrives, possibly after a journey, and disembarks from the train.
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
The speaker is greeted by their parents, emphasizing a return to familial roots.
Down the road I look and there comes Mary
The speaker notices Mary approaching, describing her with golden hair and cherry-like lips.
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
Description of Mary's physical attributes, contributing to the nostalgic atmosphere.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The speaker expresses the joy of being back and feeling the familiarity of home.
Yes, they'll all be there to meet me
Anticipation that everyone from the past will be there to welcome the speaker.
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
Depiction of a warm reception with open arms and sweet smiles.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Reiteration of the pleasure in touching the green grass of home.
The old house is still standing
Despite aging (cracked and dry paint), the old house still stands, representing continuity.
Though the paint is cracked and dry
Describes the aging condition of the house but reinforces its enduring presence.
And there's that old oak tree I used to play on
Reference to a significant oak tree from the speaker's childhood, evoking memories.
Down the lane I walk with my sweet Mary
The speaker walks with Mary down memory lane, portraying a shared history.
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
Reiteration of Mary's physical attributes, deepening the sentimental atmosphere.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The pleasure of touching the familiar green grass is reiterated.
Yes, they'll all come to meet me
Expectation that everyone will come to greet the speaker.
Arms reaching smiling sweetly
Depiction of a welcoming scene with open arms and sweet smiles.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Reiteration of the joy of touching the green grass of home.
The old home town looks the same
The repetition of the opening line suggests a cyclical nature, emphasizing familiarity.
As I step down from the train
Repetition of the arrival scene, reinforcing the sense of returning to a constant.
And there to meet me is my mama and papa
Reunion with parents upon arrival, underlining the theme of familial connection.
Down the road I look and there comes Mary
Reappearance of Mary on the road, maintaining the nostalgic imagery.
Hair of gold and lips like cherries
Reiteration of Mary's physical characteristics, enhancing the sentimental atmosphere.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
The joy of touching the green grass is reiterated once more.
Yes, they'll all come to meet me
Expectation that everyone will gather, reinforcing the sense of community.
In the shade of the old oak tree
Imagery of being under the old oak tree with others, symbolizing shared memories.
As they lay me ?neath the green, green grass of home
Reference to being laid beneath the green grass, suggesting a final resting place.
It's good to touch the green, green grass of home
Final expression of the joy of touching the green grass, possibly in a symbolic afterlife.
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