Golden Age
Chris Staples Lyrics
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Turn it into something you can use
You don't have to be lonely
Find someone to talk to
You don't have to be tired
While you're still going out every night
You don't have to try anymore
That's the only way we get it right
You don't have to be quiet
Go on speak your mind
You don't have to be defensive
Only to beat some poor glass of wine
Well do you want to resurrect some Golden Age
Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the page
Do you wanna, do you wanna
Do you want to resurrect some Golden Age
Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the page
Do you wanna, do you wanna
Sit down for a minute and concentrate
Be honest with yourself it wasn't all that great
Surely there was some shitty times
You can't resesetate
Yeah look me in the eyes with a straight face hon
While you saved some money while your youth is gone
And you dreaming bout your long lost Babylons
Do you want to resurrect some Golden Age
Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the page
Do you wanna, do you wanna
Do you want to resurrect some Golden Age
Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the page
Do you wanna wanna wanna wanna wanna wanna
The lyrics of Chris Staples' "Golden Age" reflect the desire to relive the past while acknowledging the flaws of nostalgia, encouraging listeners to make the most of the present. The opening lines implore the listener to channel their anger and loneliness into something constructive and to seek help when needed. The next lines suggest that one should not tire themselves out trying too hard since sometimes, the best thing to do is to stop trying so hard.
The chorus of the song repeats the question, "Do you wanna resurrect some Golden Age? Do you sometimes wish you could turn back the page?" The lyrics seem to suggest that while it's natural to look back on the past with rose-tinted glasses, it's essential to recognize that there were also negative aspects of that time, and one should not dwell on the past too much. The bridge emphasizes this point, with the singer urging the listener to be honest with themselves and realize that everything in the past wasn't great. Despite this, the chorus repeats, perhaps suggesting that it's hard to resist the pull of nostalgia, even if we know it's not entirely accurate.
Overall, "Golden Age" seems to be a song that encourages listeners to live in the present moment, even if they are tempted by the idea of reliving the past. It urges the audience to recognize that while the past might have been good, it's essential not to dwell on it too much and instead focus on making the most of the present.
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Contributed by Caden M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@99mg
Chris Staples, you don't know how much this song has helped me in my life. I was on the brink of total self destruction because of the hell I've gone through, but then one day I came across this song... Listening to your lyrics made my eyes open up, and I found a new purpose in life. "Golden Age" gave me such a reassuring feeling, and it made me sit back and think about what is going on. This song has literally saved me from a dark place.. Every time I feel weighed down by the harsh environment of life, I just play this and I become one with peace. Thank you for producing this song, Chris. I'm extremely grateful!
@ChrisStaplesMusic
Thats dope my friend. Thanks for saying hi!
@99mg
+Chris Staples Music, Thank you for being in my life. Keep on rockin brother!
@scotscub76
I feel the same. Completely.
@GR-hy3tf
Chris, you are COOL! Love that!! Hope you become MFfing BIG in the charts!!
@szymur3356
I feel the same now and this song is really helping me
@LCWorks2010
This song, on a sunny day, riding my bike and having fun, drinking a cold beer and watching the sunset.
Perfect!
@scotscub76
Chris, I just wanted to say that I've listened to this song every day since I discovered it. It's better than any anti depressant I've ever taken. It just makes me want to live. Peace from Scotland.
@pnlily
I was in Scotland a couple of weeks ago, beautiful country and beautiful people, love Wales
@scotscub76
That is ace to hear :0)