Golden Earrings
Dave Barbour & His Orchestra Lyrics

The song Golden Earrings by Dave Barbour & His Orchestra tells the story of the old love story known to very few, a gypsy legend that has been passed down through generations. The singer reveals that when one's love wears golden earrings, he or she belongs to you, as the earrings holds some sort of mystical power that attracts love. The narrative describes how the earrings glow with every coal by the burning fire, and one can hear desire whisper low inside their soul. The singer pleads for the woman or the listener to be his gypsy, to let love be their guide and the pair of golden earrings to cast their spell tonight.

The song highlights the power of attraction, as the golden earrings act as a magnet that brings the desired lover. The lyrics reveal the power of love and the magic that can be contained in an object. The narrative emphasizes the need for one to be open to love, to be guided by it, and to trust in the powers that be. It also portrays a sense of longing and hopefulness, as the singer pleads for the woman to let love be their guide and to let the earrings cast their spell tonight.