Golden Gate Dancer
Eggy Lyrics
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Caught you in a glance
And there isn't an answer
Except let her dance
You're just fueling a fire
With no will to advance
It's all pointless wisdom
When you're caught in a trance
When walking on ashes
Your footsteps don't fall
Bouncing down the ceiling
And running up walls
The mind will meander
The heart never stalls
She meets you in wonder
Your dancer she calls
The melting of moments you've yet to acquire
Leaves motions for memories I know you'll admire
And the endless false seconds and wistful desires
Are yours forever so long you conspire
Golden Gate sunshine
With golden blonde hair
She moves in a whisper
Allows you to stare
She moves without music
The smile she wears
She whispers again
She's yours if you dare
The melting of moments you've yet to acquire
Leaves motions for memories I know you'll admire
And the endless false seconds and wistful desires
Are yours forever so long you conspire
You know you should leave but your soul wants to stay
She paints the sky scarlet and dances away
You're living in starlight at the end of the day
Just trapped in the moment with nothing to say
The lyrics of Eggy's song Golden Gate Dancer center around the experience of being captivated by someone's beauty and graceful movement. The singer has caught a glimpse of this person, described as having "golden blonde hair" and moving "without music," and is entranced. Despite feeling that there is "no will to advance" or a sense of "pointless wisdom" in the situation, the singer is unable to tear themselves away, feeling as though they are "caught in a trance." It is a moment of pure attraction and desire, represented by the phrase "she's yours if you dare," implying a sense of risk or challenge in pursuing this person.
The second verse continues this theme, describing the way that being around this person allows for a sort of mystical, magical experience. The singer's mind "will meander" and their heart "never stalls," suggesting an almost hypnotic effect. The phrase "the melting of moments you've yet to acquire" implies a sense of longing or future desire, while "false seconds and wistful desires" suggests a sense of impermanence, that these moments and desires are fleeting and perhaps even illusory. Despite this, the singer continues to feel drawn to this person, painted as a kind of ethereal figure who "whispers" promises of something more.
Overall, Golden Gate Dancer articulates the experience of being spellbound by beauty and movement, capturing the way that these moments can feel both transformative and temporary. Through repetitive hooks and a dreamlike melody, the song itself creates a sense of being caught up in a moment, working to convey the feeling of being captivated and unable to look away.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden Gate Dancer
The title of the song
Caught you in a glance
The singer sees the Golden Gate Dancer for the first time and is captivated
And there isn't an answer
The singer can't explain why he feels drawn to the Golden Gate Dancer
Except let her dance
The artist knows that the Golden Gate Dancer must be allowed to dance, to live her life freely
You're just fueling a fire
The artist is aware that his attraction to the Golden Gate Dancer is dangerous, but can't help himself from wanting her
With no will to advance
The singer is paralyzed by his feelings and doesn't know how to move forward
It's all pointless wisdom
The singer realizes that the advice he's been given is useless when it comes to matters of the heart
When you're caught in a trance
The artist is so enamored with the Golden Gate Dancer that he's lost touch with reality
When walking on ashes
A metaphor for the delicate and fleeting nature of life
Your footsteps don't fall
The artist feels like he's not in control of his life and is simply going through the motions
Bouncing down the ceiling
A surreal image that represents the singer's disorientation and confusion
And running up walls
Another surreal image that conveys the artist's sense of being trapped
The mind will meander
The singer's thoughts are wandering and unfocused
The heart never stalls
Despite everything, the singer's love for the Golden Gate Dancer never wavers
She meets you in wonder
The Golden Gate Dancer is also fascinated by the singer
Your dancer she calls
The Golden Gate Dancer is calling the artist to dance with her
The melting of moments you've yet to acquire
A reminder that time is passing and moments will be lost if not seized
Leaves motions for memories I know you'll admire
The singer will look back on these moments with fondness, cherishing the memories of his time with the Golden Gate Dancer
And the endless false seconds and wistful desires
The singer is plagued by feelings of emptiness and longing that can never be fulfilled
Are yours forever so long you conspire
The artist will always be haunted by these feelings so long as he continues to dwell on them
Golden Gate sunshine
A reference to the beauty of the Golden Gate Bridge and the surrounding area
With golden blonde hair
A description of the Golden Gate Dancer
She moves in a whisper
The Golden Gate Dancer moves gracefully and effortlessly
Allows you to stare
The Golden Gate Dancer knows that the artist is watching her, and doesn't mind
She moves without music
The Golden Gate Dancer doesn't need music to dance, she dances because it's in her nature
The smile she wears
The Golden Gate Dancer is happy and carefree
She whispers again
The Golden Gate Dancer is calling the singer to dance with her once more
She's yours if you dare
The artist has a chance to be with the Golden Gate Dancer, but it's up to him to take the risk
You know you should leave but your soul wants to stay
The artist is torn between his desire to be with the Golden Gate Dancer and the knowledge that he should walk away before things get too intense
She paints the sky scarlet and dances away
The Golden Gate Dancer is leaving the singer, and the sunset turns the sky red behind her
You're living in starlight at the end of the day
The singer is still consumed with thoughts of the Golden Gate Dancer, even after she's gone
Just trapped in the moment with nothing to say
The artist is overwhelmed by his emotions and can't put them into words
Writer(s): Jake Brownstein
Contributed by Alexis J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Jake Soper
great song and tribute to your friend