Joyner and Widmer were formerly of the band The Eames Era, which took its name from the furniture designed by Charles and Ray Eames.
Subsequent albums are Alix (released September 16, 2014), Reader as Detective (released July 19, 2019)
Gold Silver Diamond
Generationals Lyrics
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Because it's hard to hear
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Not the way you comb your hair
Only when you're going, going anywhere
You can feel the pain inside
Because you know it's only fate that can hold you
Even if it's burning bright
The one in front of you
In the moments when you're thinking it's true
Will you recite me the line where it said
We were spared but nothing special?
And you decide every time that it's not even fair
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Because it's hard to hear
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Not the way you comb your hair
Only when you're going, going anywhere
When they cherish you standing in your running suit
I can see the red in your face
When you saw the sirens they were burning
Through your eyelids
Even when you're running out of comments to make
Will you recite me the line where it said we were spared
But nothing special?
And you decide every time that it's not even fair
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Because it's hard to hear
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Not the way you comb your hair
Only when you're going, going anywhere
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Because it's hard to hear
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Not the way you comb your hair
Only when you're going, going anywhere
The lyrics in "Gold Silver Diamond" by Generationals discuss the difficulty of saying goodbye and leaving behind someone or something, even when it is necessary. The first half of the song suggests that it's not the physical gestures or mannerisms of a person that make saying goodbye hard, but rather the emotional impact and pain it brings. The lyrics "you can feel the pain inside, no matter what you do, because you know it's only fate that can hold you" describe the inevitability of having to say goodbye, and how it can feel like an external force beyond our control.
The latter half of the song talks about feeling insignificant and unimportant, as if we are merely "spared but nothing special." Despite this feeling, we continue to try and make the most of our existence and push forward. It's as if the pain of leaving is only amplified by the feeling that we don't matter much in the grand scheme of things. The repetition of the line "No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye, because it's hard to hear, not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere" reinforces this idea that the pain of saying goodbye is mostly internal, rather than external.
Overall, "Gold Silver Diamond" is a introspective and emotional song that touches on the universal experience of saying goodbye and leaving behind people, places, and things that we hold dear.
Line by Line Meaning
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Farewells are infrequent occurrences
Because it's hard to hear
Parting is a difficult experience
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Your destination is insignificant
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Camouflaging emotions is not the reason
Not the way you comb your hair
Grooming appearance is not the reason
Only when you're going, going anywhere
Leaving, departing is the reason
You can feel the pain inside
Emotional agony swells within
No matter what you do
Regardless of actions taken
Because you know it's only fate that can hold you
Destiny determines your destiny
Even if it's burning bright
Even if success is imminent
The one in front of you
The goal you're pursuing
In the moments when you're thinking it's true
When you believe it's attainable
Will you recite me the line where it said
Can you recall the part where it mentioned
We were spared but nothing special?
We were exempted, but insignificant?
And you decide every time that it's not even fair
You determine that it's unjust every occasion
When they cherish you standing in your running suit
When they admire you in allure
I can see the red in your face
I can perceive your embarrassment
When you saw the sirens they were burning
When you witnessed the emergency lights blazing
Through your eyelids
Even with eyes closed
Even when you're running out of comments to make
Even if you're speechless
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Farewells are infrequent occurrences
Because it's hard to hear
Parting is a difficult experience
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Your destination is insignificant
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Camouflaging emotions is not the reason
Not the way you comb your hair
Grooming appearance is not the reason
Only when you're going, going anywhere
Leaving, departing is the reason
No, it's not often you're gonna say goodbye
Farewells are infrequent occurrences
Because it's hard to hear
Parting is a difficult experience
Not because you're leaving, leaving anywhere
Your destination is insignificant
Oh, it's not the the way you hide your eyes
Camouflaging emotions is not the reason
Not the way you comb your hair
Grooming appearance is not the reason
Only when you're going, going anywhere
Leaving, departing is the reason
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C Chung
This album is incredible
soulever
Everyone in this video has such a cool, diverse look to them. I love it!! This song is gonna be my summer anthem.
Kevin Bernstein
I remember when I first heard this kut in a Starbucks in Boston,back in 2014!
I knew I had to add it to my playlist!! That Beat is FIRE!!!!π₯
Mythic Lava Rocks
love it
Jessica Gold
Another perfect song of theirs.
snoutout
this is fucking amazing and perfect and no one has seen it
Holden Opp
Best song ever made
Thejugglingbum
This is so awesome. What an ending!
Mariah Robinson
Thank you!
Ana Beatriz Cantoia
very cool i love it