1. Black Gold is a collaboration between Eric Ronick (Panic! at the Disco, … Read Full Bio ↴1. Black Gold is a collaboration between Eric Ronick (Panic! at the Disco, Ambulance Ltd.), Than Luu (M. Ward, Rachel Yamagata, shushshush), Siggy (POE, Panic channel, powerman5000, Justin Timberlake) and Alistair Paxton (The Metronomes, Stapleton).

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.

Silver
Black Gold Lyrics

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Hold on to what you lost
Awake to half of what you want and used to be
You think no one sees you
When you don't pretend
You turn your back again
To meet your ends

Daddy wants you

Daddy won't you?
Daddy wants you
Daddy won't you won't you won't you won't?

They filled the streets
With silver screens
They're burning now,
Your pictures at the show

Alone around your friends
They see right through your silhouette and tattered ends
You think no one hears you
No matter what you say
It bottles up inside
'til you get your way

Daddy wants you
Daddy won't you?
Daddy wants you
Daddy won't you won't you won't you won't?

They filled the streets
With silver screens
They're burning now,
Your pictures at the show
And all you want is your fix until it's over

They filled the streets
With silver screens
They're burning now,
Your pictures at the show

And all you want is to drift until it's over
And all they want is to tear and bring you down

And all you want is your fix until it's over
And all they want is to drag and pull you down

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Black Gold's song "Silver" seem to describe a person who is struggling to hold onto their identity and authenticity in the face of societal pressures and the influence of others. The song opens with the line "Hold on to what you lost," suggesting that the subject may have already lost a part of themselves to the demands of others. The lyric "Awake to half of what you want and used to be" further emphasizes the idea that the person is not fully satisfied with who they are or who they have become.

The chorus of the song features the repeated refrain "Daddy wants you, Daddy won't you?" This could be interpreted as a metaphorical representation of the pressures that the person feels from authority figures or those with power over them. The line "They filled the streets with silver screens" may refer to the pervasive influence of media and popular culture on the subject's perception of themselves and the world around them.

The final verse of the song seems to reinforce the idea that the subject is struggling with addiction or dependence on something that helps them escape from their problems temporarily. The line "And all you want is your fix until it's over" suggests that the person is seeking some form of comfort or escape, but that it is ultimately empty and unfulfilling. The repeated line "And all they want is to tear and bring you down" may represent the negative influence of others in the person's life who are not supportive of their struggle to find themselves.

Overall, "Silver" is a song that explores themes of identity, addiction, and societal pressures. It paints a picture of a person who is struggling to find their way in a world that is constantly pushing them to conform and be someone they are not.

Line by Line Meaning

Hold on to what you lost
Don't let go of what you've already lost

Awake to half of what you want and used to be
You're only half as satisfied with what you have, compared to what you used to be

You think no one sees you
You feel invisible to others

When you don't pretend
Your true self comes out when you stop pretending

You turn your back again
You go back to hiding behind a facade

To meet your ends
To achieve your goals

Daddy wants you
Someone important is looking for you

Daddy won't you?
Are you willing to comply?

They filled the streets
The world is overflowing

With silver screens
Entertainment is ubiquitous

They're burning now,
The situation has escalated