GOLD
Delay Trees Lyrics

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Gold, come in
Take over and lift up my arms
Change my name
The pain slowly pouring into the night

I walk in, darling
You said something in me wasn't right
Light comes clear through the sky

And for years I know I've been blind

Gold, come in
Take over and lift up my arms
Change my name
The pain slowly pouring into the night

I walk in, darling
You said something in me wasn't right
Light comes clear through the sky
And for years I know I've been blind

Gold, come in
Take over and lift up my arms
Change my name
The pain slowly pouring into the night

I walk in, darling
You said something in me wasn't right

Light comes clear through the sky
And for years I know I've been blind

Overall Meaning

In the song "Gold" by Delay Trees, the lyrics speak of a transformation or change that is about to take place. The singer is asking for gold to come in and lift up their arms, change their name, and pour out the pain that they have been carrying into the night. This pain could potentially be emotional, physical or even both. As the song continues, the singer acknowledges that a dear one and partner has noticed something that was not right within them. Through the presence of their partner, light has come to them, and they realize that they have been blind for years.

The lyrics can be interpreted as a metaphor for a transformation that comes with the help of a loved one during troubled times. The color gold is often associated with wealth, success or abundance. In this context, it could be seen as a symbol of hope or even an answer to the singer’s prayers. The singer is asking for something that can change their situation and lift them up.

The lines "Light comes clear through the sky" and "And for years I know I've been blind" suggest that the singer has been living in darkness and unaware of their problems until their partner had pointed it out. The metaphor used throughout the song is powerful, and the imagery is vivid, which enhances the emotional impact of the lyrics.

Line by Line Meaning

Gold, come in
I am inviting success and good fortune to enter my life

Take over and lift up my arms
I surrender to the power of gold and allow it to take control of my life, raising me up

Change my name
I am ready for a fresh start and to be reborn into a new identity

The pain slowly pouring into the night
I am releasing all of my pain and negative emotions, allowing them to fade away into the darkness of the night

I walk in, darling
I enter a new phase of my life, welcomed by my loved one

You said something in me wasn't right
My partner has recognized that I am not feeling fulfilled and happy in my current state

Light comes clear through the sky
A new clarity and hope is shining down upon me, illuminating my path forward

And for years I know I've been blind
I have been unable to see my way forward and have been stuck in the same place for far too long

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