Story Behind The Song
Country, waltz-style blues This song is for all of our beloved Wings, who are no longer Wings. I will not mention names.
Song Description
This is about a guy who was offered a contract with a NHL team, but was discouraged by his agent. Now, he's left without a team to play on.
| Song Length |
5:07 |
Genre |
Country - General, Country - Traditional |
| Tempo |
Slow (71 - 90) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Depressing |
Subject |
Regret, Athlete, Sports |
| Similar Artists |
Garth Brooks, Clint Black |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
FREE AGENT BLUES
Cleaned out my locker
A scowl on my face
No longer a hero,
But not quite disgraced
I listened to reason
Instead of my heart
My agents gone home
Now, where can I start?
CHORUS:
GRASS ISN'T GREENER
THIS SIDE OF THE HILL
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT
NO ONE EVER WILL
BEFORE YOU GIVE UP
ON A DEAL THAT IS TRUE
GRASS ISN'T GREENER
WITH THE FREE AGENT BLUES
Dreamed of my name
Engraved on the wall
Lights 'round my image
In hockey's best hall
I counted my goals,
'fore my skates cut the ice
Thought I'd do better
Now I'm paying the price
GRASS ISN'T GREENER
THIS SIDE OF THE HILL
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT
NO ONE EVER WILL
BEFORE YOU GIVE UP
ON A DEAL THAT IS TRUE
GRASS ISN'T GREENER
WITH FREE AGENT BLUES
Prides' broken promise
Teams hard to find
Their ice isn't faster
And age isn't kind
Once I had a contract
Thought I'd be fine
Now I wish I could go back
And sign on the line
What I am missing
Is what I just had
My agent, he told me
To leave, things were bad
I'm here to say
From this side of the hill
I know I regret it, I always will
GRASS ISN'T GREENER
THIS SIDE OF THE HILL
HAVE YOUR CAKE AND EAT IT
NO ONE EVER WILL
BEFORE YOU GIVE UP
ON A DEAL THAT IS TRUE
THE GRASS ISN'T GREENER
WITH FREE AGENT BLUES
Tag: No, the grass isn?t greener
With Free agent blues