Gold
JAWN Lyrics
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See your face in pavements lined with gold
Feel that weariness that steals your heart
A sense of yearning drills down to the bones
But all these things that we have won
Along the way i've found that they possess me
Our prayers defend against this great unknown
But words alone cannot stop tears
And lines will draw on cheeks as we grow older
And in this life you give more than you take
But we are found there in the losing
So give, give, give,
Give, give, give a little more
Give a little more
Don't you know you've come this way before
I don't know, i don't know what for
Don't you know you've come this way before
Don't you know you've come this way before
I don't know, I don't know what for
Don't you know you've walked right out the door
Look outside your window, child
See your face in pavements lined with gold
Feel that weariness that fills your heart
A sense of yearning thrills you to the bones
The lyrics to JAWN's song Gold are deeply reflective and insightful, encouraging listeners to take a step back and assess their lives. The opening lines, "Look outside your window now, see your face in pavements lined with gold", suggest that there is beauty and value all around us, even in the things we may take for granted. The weariness and sense of yearning mentioned indicate a feeling of discontent, a desire for something more, which is common among many people. The lines "All these things that we have won, along the way I've found that they possess me" highlight the idea that we can become trapped by our own success, possessions or achievements, and they can end up defining us.
The second verse of the song talks about how we deal with our fears and uncertainties, and how just saying words or prayers may not be enough to overcome them. The repetition of the phrase "give, give, give" suggests that in order to truly live a fulfilling life, we should focus on giving to others, rather than just taking or accumulating for ourselves. The lines "in this life you give more than you take, but we are found there in the losing" indicate that true fulfillment comes from selflessness and letting go of personal gain.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't you know you've come this way before, I don't know what for", suggesting that we may be caught in a cycle of behavior or thought patterns that may not be serving us well. It encourages us to question why we are on this path and to consider whether there is a better way forward. Overall, the song encourages listeners to find meaning and purpose in their lives by living selflessly and focusing on giving to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Look outside your window now
Take a moment to observe the world outside
See your face in pavements lined with gold
Realize your potential and the beauty of your surroundings
Feel that weariness that steals your heart
Acknowledge the exhaustion that consumes your emotions
A sense of yearning drills down to the bones
Recognize the deep desire and longing that permeates through every part of you
But all these things that we have won
Despite our accomplishments and possessions
Along the way i've found that they possess me
We may become attached to these things and lose sight of what's truly important
Quietly we breathe our fears
Silently we confront our anxieties
Our prayers defend against this great unknown
We seek strength and protection from the uncertainties of life
But words alone cannot stop tears
Although words can bring comfort, they cannot fully ease our pain
And lines will draw on cheeks as we grow older
We will inevitably experience the physical and emotional markings of time passing
And in this life you give more than you take
Life requires us to be selfless and serve others
But we are found there in the losing
We discover our true selves when we face loss and failure
So give, give, give,
Be generous and open-hearted
Give, give, give a little more
Continue to give beyond what you think is possible
Don't you know you've come this way before
Realize that you've faced similar challenges in the past
I don't know, i don't know what for
Uncertainty surrounds the purpose of these challenges
Don't you know you've come this way before
Repeatedly confronting obstacles is a part of life
Don't you know you've walked right out the door
Recognize when you're ready to leave a situation and embrace change
Look outside your window, child
Observe the world with the innocence and curiosity of a child
See your face in pavements lined with gold
Discover your potential and the beauty that surrounds you
Feel that weariness that fills your heart
Acknowledge the exhaustion that consumes your emotions
A sense of yearning thrills you to the bones
Embrace the excitement that comes with the deep desire and longing within you
Writer(s): Connor Schofield, Jake Scott Cooper, Edward Patrick Geach, Alex Christopher Hudson
Contributed by Lucas D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Miles Rai
you deserve some recognition :)
Jawn Chan
BUT WHAT DOES GOTHAM DESERVE
Jawn Chan
Thank you though hahaha from the bottom of my heart. It means the world even if one person connects with my songs, and I'll always be grateful no matter what!
Miles Rai
Jawn Chan shared it :)
Tee Suwit L.
Very inspiring piece Jon. Very well shot video as well. Stay close to the source of creativity and let it flow thru you to bless others!!
singshoutscream
Became an instant fan upon hearing this. This is amazing.
Amos Lim
this is so amazing, great job, Jawn! :)
MattyC Music
I just stumbled upon this, since I saw it used in a short "Geeks vs. Bloggers" I have to say this is by far one of the most amazing acoustic pieces I have heard, been listening to it on repeat! great job :) definitely a good reflection piece
Liam Donovan
I love this! Your videos have a great aesthetic! Thanks for sharing this fragment of your life with me.
GARETH FERNANDEZ
Great job Jawn! =D