I love how this song tries to get us to look away from the flashy and simplicity of life. I like it even more because it's mellow and quiet; lot of other songs about this subject often come off as snobby and pretentious. This, however, lets me drift to the "simple" imagery without forcing it down my throat.
I just meT her and IM IN LOVE!! All her songs are amazing. Theres so much truth you just have to know your history to know what shes talking about. Like her cover says....Malvina Reynolds sings the truth.
Actually, this song was written right after Kennedy's assassination, so it's neither a song about marijuana, nor an ecological one. It's just about the tendency of lies to come to the surface, or at least it's what I think.
The truth is so much more than reality can handle. It tAkes over society's suggestings in how we should all live in boxes and walk on the cement. the he'll with that ! I'm walking barefoot in the grass suckas!!!
Could be the theme song of the egyptian revolution... stunning how some very simple songs never loose their relevance. I have just started listening to malvina's music and I have to say that she wrote some of the most moving lyrics I have ever heard in my life, I think I even like "god bless the grass" better than "the times they are a changin" by Dylan. And I thought that song was as good as it gets.
When I was a child my Mother once told me a story of how the truth is like the grass cracking through the pavement. I learned a lot about truth from her. Hearing this song reminds me of her strong beliefs about truth and justice. Thank you Malvina, and thank you whoever posted her music on Youtube. Please post more!
WHEN U R READING THIS DONT STOP OR SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN! MY NAME IS SUMMER I AM 15 YEARS OLD i have BLONDE HAIR ,MANY SCARS no NOSE OR EARS.. I AM DEAD. IF U DONT COPY THIS JUST LIKE FROM THE RING, COPY N POST THIS ON 5 MORE SITES.. OR.. SUMMER WILL APPEAR ONE DARK QUIET NIGHT WHEN UR NOT ExPECTING IT BY YOUR BED WITH A KNIFE AND KILL U. THIS IS NO JOKE SOMETHING GOOD WILL HAPPEN TO U IF YOU POST THIS ON 5 MORE PAGES
i was lucky enough to have pete seeger as a music teacher at downtown community school and camp woodland back in 1951-56, and through him, to meet malvina reynolds...we folk singers all owe her a lot! the more you find out about her, the more you'll get it!
Since no one wants to show Malvina love i'll pop this vids comment cherry. Everyone needs to give thanks for Malvina, her voice and her songs.. and everyone who's feelin them needs to share 'em with friends til we're all singing Malvina songs together. Hell yeah!
@dizzyBslummin I'll show the good and great Malvina Reynolds all the love I can muster. I love her songs from this gentle ditty to Morningtown Ride, which I used to sing (in slightly altered) form to my child to her more aggressive (but never crude or vulgar) stuff. I also love this picture of her looking so very much the conservative Grandma!
Where can I download her discography?
Julishkazz 1 week ago
日本人の私は、英語が分からないので歌の意味は
理解出来ません。ただ、マルビナおばさんの顔、写真の
顔、どこかで見た覚えがあるような気がして、。
「市川房枝さん」という日本の女性がいたんです。よく似て
います。
nasidoori 2 weeks ago
does anyone know the chords?
KOLBENPFIEL 1 month ago
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KOLBENPFIEL 1 month ago
I love how this song tries to get us to look away from the flashy and simplicity of life. I like it even more because it's mellow and quiet; lot of other songs about this subject often come off as snobby and pretentious. This, however, lets me drift to the "simple" imagery without forcing it down my throat.
SairCowbell 1 month ago
NICE!!!
Dickdiamond007 1 month ago
Truly a genius.
olijoa1 1 month ago
that woman's a genius
it keeps me thinking about stuff
nielsio10 3 months ago
I think it's a song about the little people. our will to survive even in the face of the big shots. God bless all of us.
qbone20 3 months ago in playlist More videos from Masky82
My heart aches..
qbone20 3 months ago in playlist More videos from Masky82
I will cover this song. You mark my words.. Love it.
OpeachblossomsO 3 months ago in playlist YouTube Mix for Malvina Reynolds
The theme song for any situation where the truth is supressed and lies propogated, be it by a dictator, an elected leader or a news organization.
sirstrongbad 6 months ago 6
I love her songs... this is just beatiful
JinMaker89 7 months ago 2
this is truly a beautiful song. everything she did was fantastic, but this is exceptionally moving I think.
truthslap 10 months ago
I just meT her and IM IN LOVE!! All her songs are amazing. Theres so much truth you just have to know your history to know what shes talking about. Like her cover says....Malvina Reynolds sings the truth.
BryanWtby 10 months ago
is she singing about marihuana?
Bombenlegger 10 months ago
@Bombenlegger
Actually, this song was written right after Kennedy's assassination, so it's neither a song about marijuana, nor an ecological one. It's just about the tendency of lies to come to the surface, or at least it's what I think.
TheDevilIsntEvil 10 months ago 2
The truth is so much more than reality can handle. It tAkes over society's suggestings in how we should all live in boxes and walk on the cement. the he'll with that ! I'm walking barefoot in the grass suckas!!!
shelbyisnerd 11 months ago
Could be the theme song of the egyptian revolution... stunning how some very simple songs never loose their relevance. I have just started listening to malvina's music and I have to say that she wrote some of the most moving lyrics I have ever heard in my life, I think I even like "god bless the grass" better than "the times they are a changin" by Dylan. And I thought that song was as good as it gets.
Kunibert1000 1 year ago
I..I rock on miss malvina
lockypocky 1 year ago
When I was a child my Mother once told me a story of how the truth is like the grass cracking through the pavement. I learned a lot about truth from her. Hearing this song reminds me of her strong beliefs about truth and justice. Thank you Malvina, and thank you whoever posted her music on Youtube. Please post more!
68dharmabum 1 year ago 2
I love this song!
thrillscience 1 year ago
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WHEN U R READING THIS DONT STOP OR SOMETHING BAD WILL HAPPEN! MY NAME IS SUMMER I AM 15 YEARS OLD i have BLONDE HAIR ,MANY SCARS no NOSE OR EARS.. I AM DEAD. IF U DONT COPY THIS JUST LIKE FROM THE RING, COPY N POST THIS ON 5 MORE SITES.. OR.. SUMMER WILL APPEAR ONE DARK QUIET NIGHT WHEN UR NOT ExPECTING IT BY YOUR BED WITH A KNIFE AND KILL U. THIS IS NO JOKE SOMETHING GOOD WILL HAPPEN TO U IF YOU POST THIS ON 5 MORE PAGES
pinkcupcakes99 1 year ago
cant understand why i havent heard her before.
OhSleeperAwake 1 year ago
@OhSleeperAwake If you've ever seen/heard the intro to Weeds, you have heard Malvina
lakid87 1 year ago
i'm sure there is a little grandma out there somewhere playing these songs to her grandkids.
c64c64c64 1 year ago
@c64c64c64 i sure plan to play them for my grandkids.
kindguy420 1 year ago
i was lucky enough to have pete seeger as a music teacher at downtown community school and camp woodland back in 1951-56, and through him, to meet malvina reynolds...we folk singers all owe her a lot! the more you find out about her, the more you'll get it!
gorebagg 1 year ago 2
thanks for putting these videos up :)
c64c64c64 1 year ago
HOW DOES NO ONE ONE KNOW ABOUT THIS?
kachelhofer1991 1 year ago
Thank you for sharing this, I'm just recently discovering Malvina Reynold's music, and it is a revelation.
rosc2112 1 year ago
i love her. God Bless Malvina Reynolds. Her truth lives 50 years later.
SuperSweetpea23 1 year ago
Aaaamen
Caleb4201986 1 year ago
Jah bless
jortblok 2 years ago
Since no one wants to show Malvina love i'll pop this vids comment cherry. Everyone needs to give thanks for Malvina, her voice and her songs.. and everyone who's feelin them needs to share 'em with friends til we're all singing Malvina songs together. Hell yeah!
dizzyBslummin 2 years ago 43
@dizzyBslummin I'll show the good and great Malvina Reynolds all the love I can muster. I love her songs from this gentle ditty to Morningtown Ride, which I used to sing (in slightly altered) form to my child to her more aggressive (but never crude or vulgar) stuff. I also love this picture of her looking so very much the conservative Grandma!
simayana 1 year ago 10