Sydney producer Donatachi [they/them] seems to be shaping the genreless mus… Read Full Bio ↴Sydney producer Donatachi [they/them] seems to be shaping the genreless musical utopia we're barrelling towards, boasting a veritable who's who of future pop voices in their collaborators and a reverence towards the early millennium top 40 stars as well as modern club boundary pushers in their production. Across their originals and remixes, the independent artist creates plush soundscapes that are full to bursting with hyper colour sound design and forward thinking club beats, all with an optimistic, flair and unironic love of the genre. With releases on Sidechains and Good Enuff, collaborations with Oh Boy, Mallrat and Boy Sim under their belt and over 1 Million streams on Spotify, their unique ear for glossy pop voices and underground hyper-pop has made them one to watch. Through their 2Pop mix tape series they consistently proves they've got their finger on the pulse of the glistening underground, broadcasting slick club sounds and international pop weirdos with every instalment. Their debut EP is set to feature even more hot collaborations, as they hone their sonic aesthetic and sees how far they can push their bubble-gum bops.

Gold
Donatachi Lyrics

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Say my name all you like,
you cant claim me yet.
Could be wrong, could be right,
but you're so out of step.

Don't know if it was meant to be.
You're taking this way to seriously.
Wait a beat so slow it down.

You never want to be away from me.
But just need some air to breathe.
Keep that on the ground.

Take me back to how we were before.
Can't be all or nothing anymore.
I won't be loosing any sleep.
If you're not running back to me.
Don't you know boy what we had was gold.

Told you once told you twice,
but you wont hear me out.
All the things you do right
still could do without.

I just want to keep the mystery,
but you want to go do the??.
Not me, no.
Don't try to make me feel guilty.
Boy, there's a shame in honesty.
Cause I didnt tell you so.

Take me back to how we were before.
Can't be all or nothing anymore.
I won't be loosing any sleep.
If you're not running back to me.
Don't you know boy what we had was gold.

Take me back to how we were before.
Can't be all or nothing anymore.
I won't be loosing any sleep.
If you're not running back to me.
Don't you know boy what we had was gold.

Take me back to how we were before.
Can't be all or nothing anymore.
I won't be loosing any sleep.
If you're not running back to me.
Don't you know boy what we had was gold.

Don't you know boy what we had was gold.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Donatachi's song Gold suggest a relationship where one person feels more attached than the other. The opening lines "Say my name all you like, you can't claim me yet" suggest that the singer of the song is wary of getting too close. This is echoed in the lines "Could be wrong, could be right, but you're so out of step" which could be interpreted as the singer feeling that the other person in the relationship is moving too fast or is out of sync with their feelings.

The next section of the song seems to hint at the idea of the singer wanting to take a step back in the relationship. "Wait a beat so slow it down, you never want to be away from me, but just need some air to breathe, keep that on the ground" suggests that the singer wants to slow down the pace of the relationship and suggests that the other person needs to take a step back and give them some space.

The chorus of the song, "Take me back to how we were before, can't be all or nothing anymore, I won't be losing any sleep if you're not running back to me, don't you know boy what we had was gold" seems to suggest that the singer is looking back at the relationship with fondness and perhaps misses what they had, but ultimately they are unwilling to continue with the relationship as it is.

Overall, the song is about the tension between two people in a relationship who have differing levels of attachment. The singer wants to slow down and take things at their own pace, while the other person is moving too fast for them to handle.

Line by Line Meaning

Say my name all you like, you cant claim me yet.
I know you're interested, but we're not officially together yet.

Could be wrong, could be right, but you're so out of step.
You might be right or wrong, but you're not in tune with me.

Don't know if it was meant to be. You're taking this way too seriously.
I'm not sure if we're meant to be together, but you seem to be overly invested.

Wait a beat so slow it down. You never want to be away from me. But just need some air to breathe. Keep that on the ground.
Let's take things slow and not rush into anything. I appreciate your affection, but I need some space. Don't get too carried away.

Take me back to how we were before. Can't be all or nothing anymore. I won't be losing any sleep. If you're not running back to me. Don't you know boy what we had was gold.
Let's try to go back to how things used to be. We can't put all our eggs in one basket. I won't be upset if you're not constantly pursuing me. Remember the amazing connection we had.

Told you once told you twice, but you wont hear me out. All the things you do right still could do without.
I've tried to explain my feelings before, but you're not listening. Even though you have some good qualities, they're not enough to make me completely happy.

I just want to keep the mystery, but you want to go do the??. Not me, no.
I like to keep things a bit mysterious between us, but you want to rush into things. That's not what I want.

Don't try to make me feel guilty. Boy, there's a shame in honesty. Cause I didn't tell you so.
Don't try to manipulate me into feeling bad about my feelings. It's not wrong to be honest. I didn't tell you how I felt earlier, but that doesn't mean I should keep it hidden forever.

Don't you know boy what we had was gold.
Don't forget how amazing our relationship was.

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