I Love You Golden Blue
Sonic Youth Lyrics

Dead boy stares
A once living boy stares blankly ahead, possibly from beyond the grave

Strange to meet you
It is peculiar to be in this situation that has brought these two entities together

Dead boy cares
Even the deceased boy has empathy and concern for the living

So great to see you
Despite their differing states of existence, it is a pleasure to come across each other

Is it time to go
Is it time to depart from the current location or situation

It's a place I know
The singer is familiar with the destination they have in mind

I can't read your mind
The singer is unable to discern the thoughts or intentions of the other person

I can't find the time
The artist is unable to locate a suitable time to engage in something

I can't feel the thrill
The artist is numb and unable to experience excitement or joy

I don't have the will
The artist lacks the motivation or drive to do something

Dead boy dares
The deceased boy takes a risk, despite no longer having a physical body

Believe in you
The deceased boy has faith and confidence in the other person

Afraid that you will see him
Despite his daring nature, the deceased boy is scared of being noticed by the living

I love you
The singer has intense feelings of affection towards the other person

A metallic blue
The love the singer feels is colored in a shimmering blue hue, possibly symbolic of longing or melancholy

Golden blue
The love the artist feels is also tinged with a sense of hopefulness or optimism, creating a golden blue color

I miss you
The artist is yearning for the other person and their presence

Shine all alone
Despite being apart or separated, the singer believes the other person is radiant and shining

Don't know what to do
The singer is uncertain and confused about what actions to take

I don't glitter like the stars above
The artist lacks the same brilliance, dazzle, or attention as celestial bodies

I don't glow like neon alone
The artist doesn't radiate with the same vivid intensity or light as a neon sign

Don't blush it's just the wind outside
The artist is trying to soothe or comfort the other person by downplaying any awkwardness or embarrassment they may feel

Don't rush to be by my side
The singer is urging the other person not to feel obligated to hurry and come to them