Black Gold formed at the beginning of 2006 while Eric and Than were on tour with Ambulance Ltd. and the Killers. After touring, they immediately set up at Thinman Studios in Brooklyn and began writing and recording. The band lineup was complete with the addition of guitarist Alistair Paxton and bass player Siggy. The result is Black Gold, music with an addictive collection of songs evoking T-Rex, Satie, Chic, Quincy Jones-era Michael Jackson, Bowie, the brothers Gibb and the Band.
2. A boogie/post-disco act who had club success with "C'mon Stop" in 1983 on the Prelude record label. Black gold was Arlene Gold, Don Casale & John Robie.
Breakdown
Black Gold Lyrics
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You're short of breath
You got to get away
And start again
And someone said
"you are having a breakdown"
And don't you know that
I'm telling you that this is going to be your tragic time.
Stuck up in your private hand.
And best to do in this tragic world
And girl don't you make me watch you cry
You're going mental
And im feeling that you let go
'cause they said she said I said that you know.
[Chorus]
You're having a breakdown!
You're having a breakdown!
And all things you ask in your prayers
Are falling away now.
I can't fall asleep
I'm talking fast
Standing side by side
So close to me
And someone said
"you are sleeping away now."
And don't you know that
You, you placed yourself on that fall
I'm telling you that this is going to be your tragic time.
Stuck up in your private hand.
And best to do in this tragic world
And girl don't you make me watch you cry
You're going mental
And I'm feeling that you let go
'cause they said she said I said that you know.
[Chorus]
You know that you're trying to get somewhere
When you're feeling like its all too much to bare.
You know you got to watch your step
Take a minute girl, catch your breath.
In “Breakdown,” by Black Gold, the lyrics describe a person having a breakdown. The song expresses the feelings of distress and desperation that a person may experience when going through a difficult time. The lyrics start with a description of physical symptoms such as shaking hands and shortness of breath, which can indicate anxiety or panic. The person wants to escape from their current situation and start over, but they can’t seem to shake the feeling of being trapped.
The chorus repeats that the person is having a breakdown and that everything they prayed for is falling away. The lyrics suggest that the person is struggling to keep their composure and may feel like they’re losing their mind. The verse then repeats the earlier lyrics, emphasizing the message that it’s a tragic time for them. The line “stuck up in your private hand” seems to indicate that the person is struggling with something internally or personally.
The song then ends with a message of hope, that the person needs to take a minute to catch their breath and watch their step. It suggests that things may get better with time and that they need to focus on taking care of themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Your hands are shaking now
You have become very nervous and are unable to hold your hands steady.
You're short of breath
You find it difficult to breathe.
You got to get away
You feel the need to leave this place.
And start again
You want to begin afresh.
And someone said
Someone around you commented that
"you are having a breakdown"
"You are experiencing a sudden collapse of emotional or mental health."
And don't you know that
And you are unaware of the fact that
You are best for the fall.
You are vulnerable to failure and defeat.
I'm telling you that this is going to be your tragic time.
I'm warning you that this phase in your life is going to be very difficult and sorrowful.
Stuck up in your private hand.
Trapped in your own world of thoughts and emotions.
And best to do in this tragic world
It's best to cope with life's tragedies smartly.
And girl don't you make me watch you cry
Please don't make me see you in pain.
You're going mental
You are losing your sanity.
And im feeling that you let go
I feel that you are losing control over this situation.
'cause they said she said I said that you know.
Because of the gossip and rumors going around, you have become insecure and unsure.
You're having a breakdown!
You are experiencing a sudden collapse of emotional or mental health!
And all things you ask in your prayers
You are losing your faith, and your prayers are going unanswered.
Are falling away now.
Everything you believed in is slipping away from you.
I can't fall asleep
You are so worried that you can't get a good night's sleep.
I'm talking fast
You are speaking quickly because of your anxiety.
Standing side by side
I am right next to you.
So close to me
We are in very close proximity.
And someone said
Someone around you commented that
"you are sleeping away now."
"You are drifting away and losing your focus."
And don't you know that
And you are unaware of the fact that
You, you placed yourself on that fall
You have brought yourself to this vulnerable position.
You know that you're trying to get somewhere
You are aware that you need to make progress in your life.
When you're feeling like its all too much to bare.
When it feels like the burden on you is unbearable.
You know you got to watch your step
You need to be careful and cautious.
Take a minute girl, catch your breath.
Take a break, relax and breathe before you continue.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, MICK MOODY
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