Friedberger grew up singing with her grandmother, Olga Sarantos, and family in a Greek Orthodox Church.
On July 12, 2011, Merge Records released Friedberger's first solo album, Last Summer.
The Spoon song "Anything You Want" and the Franz Ferdinand song "Eleanor Put Your Boots On" were both written about Friedberger.
She released her second album, Personal Record, on 4 June 2013.
Glitter Gold Year
Eleanor Friedberger Lyrics
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I said it wouldn't come so fast but it did
It's a glitter gold year 2010
I swear it is, oh!
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I wanna erase her
It's a glitter gold year 2010
I wanna erase her
Oh you said it wouldn't be so bad
But it's worse
You said it wouldn't be so bad
But it's worse
You said it wouldn't be so bad
But it's worse
I wanna erase her
It's a glitter gold year 2010
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I wanna erase her
I wanna erase it but I can't
The song 'Glitter Gold Year' by Eleanor Friedberger is a nostalgic reflection of the events that took place in 2010. The lyrics express the sentiment of the singer that this year has arrived too quickly and she wishes to erase a certain memory associated with it. The use of the phrase 'glitter gold year' reinforces this idea of a year full of shining moments and celebrations, but also highlights the fleeting nature of time.
The repetition of the words 'it's worse' creates a sense of disappointment and regret, indicating that the year didn't turn out to be as glittery and golden as was anticipated. The desire to erase a certain incident or memory from the year reflects the desire to move on from the negative aspects and focus on the good. The use of the pronoun 'her' is ambiguous, leaving it up to interpretation whether the singer is referring to a person or a memory they associate with the year.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a glitter gold year 2010
The year 2010 is a glamorous and prosperous year for the singer.
I said it wouldn't come so fast but it did
The singer had previously underestimated the speed at which 2010 would arrive.
I swear it is, oh!
The singer is emphasizing and confirming that 2010 is indeed a glitter gold year.
I wanna erase her
The singer wants to forget or erase a particular person from her life.
Oh you said it wouldn't be so bad
Someone reassured the singer that the situation wouldn't be too negative.
But it's worse
The situation turned out to be more difficult and unpleasant than expected.
It's a glitter gold year 2 0 1 0
The singer is restating that 2010 is a prosperous and glamorous year.
I wanna erase it but I can't
The singer wishes she could forget or erase the situation that arose in 2010 but cannot.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ELEANOR FRIEDBERGER
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