Golden
Allred Lyrics

I was uncertain about everything
I was confused and unsure about all aspects of my life.

and there in the sky was an opening
I saw an opportunity or potential escape in the sky.

that could take me away from this place
This opening appeared to be a way to leave my current situation or location.

and all of this
Referring to the current situation or circumstances that the artist wants to leave.

would they even notice, would there be a change
The artist is questioning if anyone would even realize or care if they were gone.

if I was gone hundreds of days?
The singer is wondering if they could disappear for a significant amount of time without anyone noticing or caring.

and this is the reason why
The singer is explaining why they are questioning their own significance and worth.

there's some people I won't miss
There are certain people in the artist's life who they do not value or want to be around.

because I'm so tired of feeling alone
The artist is expressing their weariness and sadness of being by themselves.

we could have been golden
The artist reflects on the potential of their relationship and what it could have been.

we could have been something
The singer acknowledges that their relationship had the potential to be special and meaningful.

we could have been everything that we wanted
The artist believes that they and their partner had the capacity to achieve their dreams and goals together.

but we were too fragile
The singer suggests that their relationship was not strong enough to withstand challenges or difficulties.

we could be broken
The singer admits that their relationship was susceptible to failure and emotional pain.

and we could be bought
The singer recognizes that their relationship was vulnerable to being corrupted or influenced by external factors such as money.

and the sun's still going down on me
The artist feels as though they are stuck or stagnant, and time is still moving forward without them.

I'm waiting for you
The artist is hoping for their partner to come back to them and fix their relationship.

I'm up to my knees
The singer is immersed in their emotional pain and struggles.

i can't make a move
The singer feels paralyzed or unable to take any actions towards moving forward.

without there being something I could lose
The artist is afraid of taking risks or making changes because they fear losing something important.

and could there be something better than this?
The artist questions if there is something more fulfilling or enjoyable than their current situation.

could I find the meaning to happiness?
The artist longs to discover what true happiness feels like and how to achieve it.

could a smile be an expression I could use?
The singer wonders if they will ever be able to genuinely smile again, or if their happiness will always be forced.

cause I'm still tired of feeling alone
The artist reiterates their feeling of loneliness and longing for companionship.

and if this is the last time I'm gonna say this
The singer is expressing the possibility that this could be their last chance to say what they want to say.

I loved you more than anything
The singer is confessing their strong feelings of love for their partner.

and I still do, yeah I still do
The singer is emphasizing that their love for their partner has not changed, and they still feel the same way.

I still think of you when I close my eyes
The artist still has their partner on their mind, even when they are not together.

with your face stuck in my mind
The artist's partner is constantly present in their thoughts and memories.

smiling, while I was dying inside
The singer's partner appeared happy and content, while the singer was struggling internally and emotionally.

this is the last time I'm gonna say that I love you
The singer is making a final statement about their love for their partner, potentially indicating that they are prepared to move on and let go of their past relationship.