In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
You'll be leaving me to look for greener pastures
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
I guess I'll be the next to fall in line (fall in line)
With all the broken hearts you left behind (left behind)
I can tell the thrill is gone and you'll soon be moving on
You've got greener pastures on your mind
You'll be leaving me to look for greener pastures
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
I don't know why I thought that I could win (I could win)
I've seen you do it time and time again (time again)
You will trade a love that's true for a thrill from someone new
And those greener pastures win again
You'll be leaving me to look for greener pastures
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
And greener pastures on the other side
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
I guess I'll be the next to fall in line (fall in line)
With all the broken hearts you left behind (left behind)
I can tell the thrill is gone and you'll soon be moving on
You've got greener pastures on your mind
You'll be leaving me to look for greener pastures
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
I don't know why I thought that I could win (I could win)
I've seen you do it time and time again (time again)
You will trade a love that's true for a thrill from someone new
And those greener pastures win again
You'll be leaving me to look for greener pastures
It really isn't love that you are after
You would climb the highest hill if you thought you'd find a trill
And greener pastures on the other side
And greener pastures on the other side
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Greener Pastures Lyrics as written by Marijohn Wilkin
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