Green & Gold
La Havas Lianne Lyrics
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Staring at my nose in the mirror
Trying to dip my toes in the mirror
Thinking, "who's that girl?"
And "does the mirror world go on forever?"
Calmly, you roll
Sharpening the knives in the attic
Trying to watch cartoons through the static
If I'm ever twenty-three?" Oh
I'm looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Found an old friend
Meeting my guitar in the city
Feeling like a star in the city
And suddenly it seems that I'm where I'm supposed to be, oh
And now I'm fully grown
And I'm seeing everything clearer
Just sweep away the dust from the mirror
We're walking hand in hand on the warm white sands
I'm looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Ancient stone
Oh, green and gold
Ancient stone
Oh, green and gold
Ancient stone
Oh, green and gold
Ancient stone
Green and gold
I'm looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
I'm looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Ancient stone
Green and gold
Those eyes you gave to me (ancient stone)
You gave to me (green and gold)
Ancient stone
Green and gold
The song "Green & Gold" by Lianne La Havas explores the journey of self-discovery and finding one's place in the world. The song begins with a reflective tone, as the singer reminisces about being a six-year-old and looking at herself in the mirror, wondering who she is and where she comes from. She sings about the uncertainty of the future, wondering where she will be at the age of 23. However, she is comforted by the presence of a wise and calming figure, who is sharpening knives in the attic. This person may be a parent or a mentor, but whoever they are, they represent a guiding force in the singer's life.
As the song progresses, the singer moves beyond her childhood and finds her passion in music. She meets her guitar in the city and feels like a star, finally discovering where she is meant to be. She is now fully grown and sees everything clearer, able to sweep away the dust from the mirror and confidently walk hand in hand with her partner on warm white sands. The chorus repeats throughout the song, reminding the listener of the singer's dream of the green and gold, which represents her hopes and aspirations for the future.
Overall, "Green & Gold" is a soulful and introspective song that captures the universal search for identity and belonging. The singer's journey is one of self-discovery, guided by the wisdom of others and fueled by her own passion and creativity.
Line by Line Meaning
Six years old
Reflecting on a childhood memory of being six years old
Staring at my nose in the mirror
Staring at her nose in the reflection of a mirror as a young child
Trying to dip my toes in the mirror
Metaphorically attempting to dip her toes into the mirror, exploring her own reflection
Thinking, "who's that girl?"
Asking herself who the girl in the mirror is
And "does the mirror world go on forever?"
Wondering if the world within the mirror is infinite
Calmly, you roll
Transitioning to another memory, where someone else is calmly rolling or sharpening knives in the attic
Sharpening the knives in the attic
The person in the memory is sharpening knives in the attic
Trying to watch cartoons through the static
Attempting to watch cartoons despite interference or static on the television
Thinking, "where am I gonna be
The person in the memory is pondering their future
If I'm ever twenty-three?" Oh
Specifically considering where they will be when they reach the age of twenty-three
I'm looking at a life unfold
Reflecting on her life as it unfolds
Dreaming of the green and gold
Yearning for success and prosperity, represented by the colors green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Comparing the path to success with the steadfastness of an ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Recognizing the potential and opportunities that come with each new day
Those eyes you gave to me
Referring to the eyes of someone who gave her perspective and insight
That let me see
Enabling her to see beyond her own reflection
Where I come from
Understanding her roots and heritage
Found an old friend
Reconnecting with an old friend
Meeting my guitar in the city
Meeting her guitar in a new location, possibly the bustling city
Feeling like a star in the city
Feeling successful and accomplished in the city
And suddenly it seems that I'm where I'm supposed to be, oh
Feeling a sense of belonging in her current location
And now I'm fully grown
Transitioning to a new chapter of her life as a mature adult
And I'm seeing everything clearer
Gaining clarity and understanding as she ages and matures
Just sweep away the dust from the mirror
Removing the figurative dust from her self-reflection to gain better understanding
We're walking hand in hand on the warm white sands
Metaphorically walking alongside someone she cares for, possibly on a beach
Ancient stone
Repeating the metaphor of the ancient stone, representing steadfastness and success
Oh, green and gold
Repeating the metaphor of green and gold, representing success and prosperity
Those eyes you gave to me (ancient stone)
Referring to the same eyes as before, which provided perspective and insight
You gave to me (green and gold)
Acknowledging the help and support given in pursuit of success and prosperity
Green and gold
Repeating the metaphor of green and gold, representing success and prosperity once more
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Lianne Charlotte Barnes, Matt Hales, Jamie Lidell
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Six years old
Staring at my nose in the mirror
Trying to dip my toes in the mirror
Thinking Whos that girl?
And Does the mirror world go on forever?
Calmly you roll
Sharpening the knives in the attic
Trying to watch cartoons through the static
Thinking where am I gonna be
If Im ever twenty-three? Oh
Im looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Found an old friend
Meeting my guitar in the city
Feeling like a star in the city
And suddenly it seems that
Im where Im supposed to be oh
And now Im fully grown
And Im seeing everything clearer
Just sweep away the dust from the mirror
Were walking hand in hand
on the warm white sands
Im looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Ancient stone
Oh green and gold
Ancient stone
Oh green and gold
Ancient stone
Oh green and gold
Ancient stone
Green and gold
Im looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
Im looking at a life unfold
Dreaming of the green and gold
Just like the ancient stone
Every sunrise I know
Those eyes you gave to me
That let me see
Where I come from
@shenahenderson2487
The beginning of this song is nostalgia for me. It takes me back to my childhood...fall time...playing in the leaves. My mama bagging the other piles of leaves...She was so happy. I love you Mommy RIP. 💕
@courtneyawalsh
A happy mom is a blessing. Glad you had that.
@ZeranZeran
She loves you too ♥
@mysterbear
She’s a gifted guitarist. A brilliant lyricist. And her voice.. a flute, a tenor sax… and she swings! Sublime stuff.
@LucaAnamaria
She really is very talented and a lovely inspiration. ❤️
@jemmytsering
I’m a fan from China, I did translate song lyrics of Lianne’s latest album to Chinese on domestic mainstream musical App to get more people indulged in her angelic voice. I tried to get those lyrics poetic and aesthetically, hoping more and more people can enjoy :D
@gaboelexo
Shes a very gifted musician, but all her characteristics are very common, the difference is that she does a lot all by herself which is truly inspiring.
@josealdi_
you could butter bread with her voice, amazing
@jacksmack6979
Lmfao!!!!! i know man. so casual and peaceful. just imagine drinking hot cocoa by the fireplace with that voice. ultimate chil with ultimate class.
@doraaaa0613
+Jack Smack Damn. You're making me crave that now! Sadly I don't have a fireplace in my house lol.