Bitter Green
Gordon Lightfoot
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Upon the bitter green she walked the hills above the town Echoed to her footsteps as soft as eiderdown Waiting for her master to kiss away her tears Waiting through the years Bitter green they called her walking in the sun Loving everyone that she met Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun Waiting for someone to take her home Some say he was a sailor who died away at sea Some say he was a prisoner who never was set free Lost upon the ocean he died there in the mist Dreaming of a kiss Bitter green they called her walking in the sun Loving everyone that she met Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun Waiting for someone to take her home But now the bitter green is gone the hills have turned to rust There comes a weary stranger whose tears fall in the dust Kneeling by the churchyard in the autumn mist Dreaming of a kiss Bitter green they called her walking in the sun Loving everyone that she met Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun Waiting for someone to take her home Bitter green they called her walking in the sun Loving everyone that she met Bitter green they called her waiting in the sun Waiting for someone To take her home
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Written by: Gordon Lightfoot
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter"Bitter Green" was written entirely by Gordon Lightfoot, illustrating his skills as a songwriter and storyteller.
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AlbumThe song appears on Lightfoot's 1968 album "Back Here on Earth". The album was his fourth and was well-received by fans and critics alike.
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GenreMuch like Gordon Lightfoot's other works, "Bitter Green" falls within the folk genre, with elements of country and pop music woven in.
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ThemeThe song tells the tale of a man longing for a woman named Bitter Green, who lives on a faraway hill.
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Live Performances"Bitter Green" is often included in Gordon Lightfoot's live performances due to its popularity and the emotional response it garners from the audience.
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DurationThe song is relatively short, with a duration of only 2:44 minutes.
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CoversOther artists, such as Tony Rice and The Irish Rovers, have covered "Bitter Green", showing the far-reaching influence and popularity of the song.
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Audio VersionGordon Lightfoot re-recorded "Bitter Green" as an orchestral version for his 1975 compilation album, "Gord’s Gold".
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Metaphorical InterpretationsMany fans and critics interpret the lyrics of "Bitter Green" as a metaphor for missed opportunities, lost love, or the fleeting nature of life.
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Billboard ChartThough not one of Lightfoot's most commercially successful songs, "Bitter Green" continues to be popular among fans and is considered a standout track on the "Back Here on Earth" album.
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