Golden Earrings
Jan Lundgren Trio Lyrics

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There's a story the gypsies know is true
That when your love wears golden earrings,
She belongs to you.
An old love story that's known to very few,
But if you wear those golden earrings,
Love will come to you.

By the burning fire,they will glow with ev'ry coal.

You will hear desire whisper low inside your soul.
So be my gypsy,
Make love your guiding light,

And let that pair of golden earrings
Cast their spell tonight.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Jan Lundgren Trio's Golden Earrings speaks of a story that is familiar only to a select few - the gypsies. This is followed by an assurance that if one's lover wears golden earrings, then they belong to the wearer. It then transitions into a more romantic and aspirational tone, as the lyrics profess that if one wears golden earrings, love will come to them. The setting of the song then shifts to a cozy environment by a fire, with the golden earrings glowing by the embers, creating a sensual atmosphere that stirs desire within the soul. The singer then invites the object of his affections to embrace their gypsy nature, with love as their guiding light, to let the spell cast by the golden earrings envelop them both and kindle their passions.

The song is a testament to the power of jewelry in romantic settings, the symbolism of the titular golden earrings serving as a mystical element that enhances the overall romantic energy of the song. Indeed, the song offers a certain mystique to the power and allure of accessories, with the golden earrings being cast as a kind of talisman that represents the potential for love and passion.

Line by Line Meaning

There's a story the gypsies know is true
The gypsies have a true story to tell

That when your love wears golden earrings,
If your beloved wears golden earrings

She belongs to you.
You have a claim over her

An old love story that's known to very few,
A tale of romance that is not well-known

But if you wear those golden earrings,
If you adorn those earrings

Love will come to you.
Love will find its way to your heart

By the burning fire,they will glow with ev'ry coal.
The earrings will shine in the firelight

You will hear desire whisper low inside your soul.
You will feel a passionate longing in your heart

So be my gypsy,
Become my roaming lover

Make love your guiding light,
Let love be your compass

And let that pair of golden earrings
And let those earrings