… Read Full Bio ↴“golden hour” is the third song released off of JVKE’s debut album.
Before announcing the title and pre-save link, JVKE shared on his Instagram story on July 12, 2022:
"This song has a special place in my heart and I can’t wait to share it with you all. I did my absolute best to embody beauty in every detail of the production."
Golden Hour
JVKE Lyrics
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Sittin' in the car, listening to Blonde, fallin' for each other
Pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish, it's no Donald Glover
Missed call from my mother
Like, "Where you at tonight?" Got no alibi
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin, my radiant beam in the night
Shine, it's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
We were just two lovers
Feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast, burnin' through the summer
Radio on blast, make the moment last, she got solar power
Minutes feel like hours
She knew she was the baddest, can you even imagine fallin' like I did?
For the love of my life
She's got glow on her face, a glorious look in her eyes
My angel of light
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin, my radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine, It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
JVKE's "Golden Hour" is a nostalgic reflection on a summer romance that was marked by moments of sheer happiness, exuberance, and closeness. The singer describes himself and his lover as "two lovers sittin' in the car, listening to Blonde, fallin' for each other" and emphasizes the relaxed, carefree nature of their time together with the lines "feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast, burnin' through the summer." Throughout the song, the singer references the golden hour, a term used to describe the time just before sunset when the light has a golden quality that provides a romantic and peaceful ambiance. This is evident in the lines "pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish, it's no Donald Glover/minutes feel like hours" and the chorus which repeats "You slow down time in your golden hour."
The song suggests that the singer's romantic partner has magical qualities, almost angelic. Her "glitter for skin" and "radiant beam in the night" evoke images of a luminous figure that illuminates his life with positivity and love. Similarly, the singer describes her as having a "glorious look in her eyes" and being his "angel of light." The chorus reinforces this idea by comparing his lover to the golden hour, where she "slows down time" and brightens up his life.
Overall, JVKE's "Golden Hour" is a heartwarming and nostalgic representation of a summer love. The singer effectively captures the feelings of warmth and closeness that came from being with his partner, and his admiration and awe for her seems to shine through every lyric.
Line by Line Meaning
It was just two lovers
Sittin' in the car, listening to Blonde, fallin' for each other
Pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish, it's no Donald Glover
Missed call from my mother
Like, "Where you at tonight?" Got no alibi
Two people were sitting in a car while listening to music by Blonde and falling in love. They were enjoying their childishness while admiring the pink and orange sunset. At the same time, the singer's mother called, but he had no excuse for his whereabouts.
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin, my radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
The singer was alone with his loved one, admiring her shining skin in the night. He didn't need any light to see her beauty.
Shine, it's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
The singer admires his loved one during her 'golden hour', a specific time of day when the lighting is perfect for photography. He feels as if time slows down during these moments.
We were just two lovers
Feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast, burnin' through the summer
Radio on blast, make the moment last, she got solar power
Minutes feel like hours
She knew she was the baddest, can you even imagine fallin' like I did?
The couple was driving with no destination in mind, enjoying each other's company during the hot summer. They cranked up the radio and tried to make the moment last forever. The artist was mesmerized by his loved one's beauty and felt time slowed down like she had 'solar power'.
For the love of my life
She's got glow on her face, a glorious look in her eyes
My angel of light
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin, my radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
The artist continues to describe his loved one's radiance and beauty. He sees her as an angel of light with a glowing face and striking eyes. He emphasizes that he doesn't need any light to see her shimmering skin and looks.
Shine, It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
The song concludes with the singer still admiring his loved one during her golden hour, as time slows down.
Writer(s): Zachary Lawson, Jacob Lawson
Contributed by Mia R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
gurnoor
i always sing your song i love it
@clavus498
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LYRICS:
It was just two lovers
Sittin' in the car, listening to Blonde
Fallin' for each other
Pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish
No Donald Glover
Missed call from my mother
Like, "Where you at tonight?" Got no alibi
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
We were just two lovers
Feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast
Burnin' through the summer
Radio on blast, make the moment last
She got solar power
Minutes feel like hours
She knew she was the baddest, can you even imagine
Fallin' like I did?
For the love of my life
She's got glow on her face
A glorious look in her eyes
My angel of light
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
@andresusanto7123
It was just two lovers
Sittin' in the car, listening to Blonde
Fallin' for each other
Pink and orange skies, feelin' super childish
No Donald Glover
Missed call from my mother
Like, "Where you at tonight?" Got no alibi
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
We were just two lovers
Feet up on the dash, drivin' nowhere fast
Burnin' through the summer
Radio on blast, make the moment last
She got solar power
Minutes feel like hours
She knew she was the baddest, can you even imagine
Fallin' like I did?
For the love of my life
She's got glow on her face
A glorious look in her eyes
My angel of light
I was all alone with the love of my life
She's got glitter for skin
My radiant beam in the night
I don't need no light to see you
Shine
It's your golden hour (oh)
You slow down time
In your golden hour (oh)
@JVKE
ily guys
@TIGER_PLAYZ_1001
Love you too bro
@badapple0
❤
@daydreamer3162
That's what I call quality music
@anezelic2026
❤️
@stephaniemarie4205
such a beautiful song🤍
@chicken
Its March 2024, let's see how many legends are listening to this incredible song ❤
@colecraft1598
RIGHT HERE BOIII
@ryanmuffitt3490
You know it!