Golden
Jill Scott(질 스코트) Lyrics
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Pulling it off the shelf
Putting it on my chain
Wear it around my neck
I'm taking my freedom
Putting it in my car
Wherever I choose to go
It will take me far
I'm livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
I'm taking my own freedom
Putting it in my song
Singing loud and strong
Grooving all day long
I'm taking my freedom
Putting it in my stroll
I'll be high-steppin' y'all
Letting the joy unfold
I'm livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
I'm holding on to my freedom
Can't take it from me
I was born into it
It comes naturally
I'm strumming my own freedom
Playing the god in me
Representing his glory
Hope he's proud of me
I'm livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
I'm living my life like its golden
I'm livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
Livin' my life like it's golden, golden
Livin' my life like it's golden
It really matters to me, oh
I'm living my life like its golden
The lyrics of the song "Golden" by Jill Scott convey a message of self-discovery, self-acceptance, and living life to the fullest. The first verse talks about the singer taking ownership of her freedom and wearing it proudly "around her neck" as a symbol of her independence. She is determined to live her life on her terms, go wherever she chooses, and let her freedom take her as far as she wants. The chorus reinforces this idea by emphasizing that she is living her life like it's "golden," meaning that she is living a life that is worth its weight in gold, a life that is precious and valuable.
The second verse continues with the theme of owning and celebrating one's freedom. The singer puts her freedom in her music, making it a focal point of her artistry. She sings loudly and strongly, grooving all day long, and putting her joy on display for all to see. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the idea that she is living her life to the fullest, without worrying about what others might think or say.
The final verse of the song underscores the importance of holding onto one's freedom and being proud of it. The singer acknowledges that her freedom is an essential part of who she is, and she will defend it fiercely. She strums her own freedom, representing the "god" in her and hoping that he is proud of her. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, emphasizing that she is living her life like it's "golden," and that her freedom is an essential part of that.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm taking my freedom
I am removing any limitations that restrict my actions and decisions
Pulling it off the shelf
I am retrieving this freedom from a place where it has been stored or neglected
Putting it on my chain
I am attaching this freedom to something that I wear or carry with me always
Wear it around my neck
I am displaying my freedom for all to see and proclaiming it as a valuable possession
Putting it in my car
I am placing my freedom into my mode of transportation to take it wherever I choose to go
Wherever I choose to go
I have complete agency over my decisions and actions in life
It will take me far
My freedom will provide me with opportunities and experiences beyond my current circumstances
I'm taking my own freedom
I am claiming my personal independence and autonomy
Putting it in my song
I am expressing my freedom through my art and creativity
Singing loud and strong
I am proclaiming my freedom with confidence and conviction
Grooving all day long
I am enjoying my freedom and living my life to the fullest
Putting it in my stroll
I am embodying my freedom and expressing it physically
I'll be high-steppin' y'all
I am walking with pride and confidence in my freedom
Letting the joy unfold
I am allowing myself to experience happiness and positivity in my life
I'm holding on to my freedom
I am protecting and valuing my independence and liberty
Can't take it from me
My freedom is something that cannot be forcefully taken away from me
I was born into it
My freedom is a fundamental part of my existence and identity
It comes naturally
My freedom is an innate aspect of who I am as a person
I'm strumming my own freedom
I am asserting my independence and personal agency
Playing the god in me
I am expressing my highest self and divine nature through my actions
Representing his glory
I am embodying and reflecting the greatness and majesty of a higher power
Hope he's proud of me
I am striving to live up to my full potential and make a positive impact in the world
Livin' my life like it's golden
I am living my life to the fullest and cherishing the freedom and opportunities that I have
It really matters to me, oh
My freedom is a crucial and essential part of who I am and how I live my life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: COLIN BAILEY, MARK HOLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BadlandsChugs
I RISE EVERY MORNING TO THIS! GOD BLESS YOU JILL SCOTT!!!
@joannaprevost426
this song is such a inspiring way to start the day !
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@concerts2465
Love you
@yeilchoi5756
🫡
@brendajackson13
Jill Scott's smile makes the world a better place.
@shandralfaison5824
Yes it does
@cupcakesandmilkshakes1283
brenda jackson her smile is everything! and over the years she is even more beautiful!
@HiddenBeachRecordings
Thank you so much!