Lyric discussion by wildandfree 

Cover art for Shades Of Gray lyrics by Monkees, The

Agreed. Hadn't thought of the 60's angle. For me it's always been a more general message about growing older - the simple black and white views of youth become less clear with age. There never seems to be clear cut issues - the truth is always gray. I think maybe it's both. Whatever - it's a great song.

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