The band released a self-titled EP in 2011. In 2013, Gold Fields delivered their debut full-length album, Black Sun.
Anxiety
Gold Fields Lyrics
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Caught in the middle of song,
Where you don’t want to become,
Become something else.
I don’t think I’ve ever less on
One more than being on my own,
On my own, on my own, on my own.
On yourself tonight,
And find your own fight.
(Chorus)
Fake how you want
Fake every last step, just don’t fall,
Just don’t fall.
(Verse)
I’m a chameleon, I just want to be on my own,
On my own, on my own.
I don’t think I like the sun
Anymore than being on some kind of right
Where I just run and hide.
(Chorus)
Fake how you talk
Fake every last one, just don’t tell.
Take anything real off your walls
And burn it all.
Fake how you want
Fake every last step, just don’t fall.
Take anything real off your walls
And burn it all, burn it all.
The song "Anxiety" by Gold Fields is a reflection on the pressures and anxieties that come with being caught in the middle of life. The singer is feeling lost and uncertain about their place in the world, and struggling to stay true to themselves. The first verse sets the tone for the song, with the singer feeling like they are becoming something they don't want to be. They are caught up in a song (metaphorically, life) that they don't want to sing, but they feel like they have no choice. The repetition of "On my own" emphasizes their isolation and their sense of being separate from the world around them.
The chorus offers some advice: "Fake how you want" and "Fake every last step, just don't fall." This can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems to suggest that the singer should put on a show of confidence and strength, even if they don't feel it inside. They should pretend to be someone else for the sake of survival. This idea is echoed in the second verse, which describes the singer as a chameleon, changing their appearance to blend in with their surroundings. They don't like the sun (symbolizing truth and clarity) because it exposes them for who they really are.
The final lines of the chorus are a call to action, urging the singer to "Take anything real off your walls / And burn it all." This suggests that the singer needs to let go of their attachments to the past and to material possessions, in order to move forward and find their own path.
Overall, the song "Anxiety" is a powerful reflection on the struggles of finding oneself in a world that can be overwhelming and suffocating. The lyrics are filled with vivid imagery and metaphors that capture the feelings of isolation, confusion, and fear that can come with anxiety.
Line by Line Meaning
Caught in the middle of song,
Feeling lost and unsure of oneself, unable to find a clear direction.
Where you don’t want to become,
Being afraid of losing oneself and becoming someone else.
Become something else.
Feeling a pressure to conform or change oneself to fit in.
I don’t think I’ve ever less on
Feeling like one has the least control or agency over their life.
One more than being on my own,
Preferring solitude and independence over companionship.
On my own, on my own, on my own.
Emphasizing the importance of individualism and self-reliance.
On yourself tonight,
Encouraging oneself to take control and responsibility for their own life.
And find your own fight.
Encouraging oneself to find their own motivation and purpose in life.
Fake how you want
Encouraging oneself to hide their true self or emotions to fit in or avoid being judged.
Fake every last step, just don’t fall,
Urging oneself to keep up appearances, even if it means putting on a facade or being insincere.
I’m a chameleon, I just want to be on my own,
Feeling a desire to blend in or adapt to different situations or people, while still valuing independence and individuality.
I don’t think I like the sun
Revealing a reluctance to face reality or exposure to the outside world.
Anymore than being on some kind of right
Preferring to be unsure or uncommitted to any particular ideology or belief system.
Where I just run and hide.
Expressing a tendency to avoid confrontation or difficult situations.
Take anything real off your walls
Encouraging oneself to remove any genuine or personal items or displays from their living space.
And burn it all.
Suggesting a complete rejection or destruction of anything that may cause emotional vulnerability or attachment.
Writer(s): Ryan D'Sylva, Vinci Andanar, Luke Peldys, Robert Clifton, Mark Fuller Copyright: Emi Music Publishing Australia Pty Ltd.
Contributed by Henry D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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This band is so magnificent.