Golden Years
Loose Ends Lyrics


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Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop

Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel
Come get up my baby
Look at that sky, life's begun
Nights are warm and the days are young
Come get up my baby

There's my baby, lost that's all
Once I'm begging you save her little soul
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up my baby

Last night they loved you, opening doors and pulling some strings, angel
Come get up my baby
In walked luck and you looked in time
Never look back, walk tall, act fine
Come get up my baby

I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years
Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up my baby

Some of these days, and it won't be long
Gonna drive back down where you once belonged
In the back of a dream car twenty foot long
Don't cry my sweet, don't break my heart
Doing all right, but you gotta get smart
Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe oh Lord
I believe all the way
Come get up my baby

There's my baby, lost that's all
Once I'm begging you save her little soul
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up my baby

Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel
Come get up my baby
Run for the shadows, run for the shadows
Run for the shadows in these golden years

I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years
Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop




Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop

Overall Meaning

The song "Golden Years" by Loose Ends seems to be a love song about a man who is experiencing a great era in his life and wants to enjoy it with his partner. He urges her to not let life take her nowhere and to come and join him in his happiness. He describes a beautiful sky, warm nights, and the beginning of life to convince her to see the beauty in life. However, he also alludes to the fact that their relationship has its problems as he refers to his partner as lost and asks for his partner's soul to be saved.


The chorus seems to be the main message of the song, as it talks about the golden years, which could be interpreted as a time of success, happiness and love. The lyrics suggest that the singer will stick with his partner through thick and thin and that nothing can touch them as long as they are together. In the bridge, he suggests that there may be some hardships in their future, but he wants his partner to be strong and smart as they face them together. The song ends with a call to action to run for the shadows in these golden years, which could mean that the couple should enjoy their time together, without thinking of negative things that may happen in the future.


Line by Line Meaning

Golden years, gold whop whop whop
The singer is celebrating the present moment as the "golden years" and emphasizing its value and significance through the repetitive, rhythmic "whop whop whop".


Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel
The singer is urging their loved one not to give up or lose hope, even if they feel like their life is going nowhere.


Come get up my baby
The singer is encouraging their loved one to take action and seize the opportunities that life has to offer.


Look at that sky, life's begun
The artist is pointing out the beauty of the world and the endless possibilities that exist when one embraces life.


Nights are warm and the days are young
The artist is emphasizing the potential and excitement of the present moment, and the sense of limitless opportunity that comes with it.


There's my baby, lost that's all
The singer is acknowledging that their loved one has gone astray or lost their way in life.


Once I'm begging you save her little soul
The singer is imploring their loved one to help their lost soul, and offering to support and protect them.


Last night they loved you, opening doors and pulling some strings, angel
The artist is describing a time when their loved one was fortunate and successful, perhaps with the help of others.


In walked luck and you looked in time
The artist is suggesting that their loved one's success was due to a combination of luck and good timing.


Never look back, walk tall, act fine
The artist is advising their loved one to move forward with confidence and poise, without dwelling on the past.


I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years
The singer is expressing their commitment and loyalty to their loved one, and promising to stand by them for a long time.


Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold
The artist is confident that their loved one will be safe and happy during this special time in their lives.


Some of these days, and it won't be long
The singer is anticipating a time in the near future when they will journey back to a place they used to know.


Gonna drive back down where you once belonged
The singer is looking forward to returning to a place that holds significance for their loved one.


In the back of a dream car twenty foot long
The singer is describing a luxurious or idealized mode of transportation that they will use to make the journey.


Don't cry my sweet, don't break my heart
The artist is trying to comfort their loved one and ease any fears they may have about the journey ahead.


Doing all right, but you gotta get smart
The artist is acknowledging that their loved one is doing okay, but suggesting they need to be more strategic or savvy in their actions.


Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe oh Lord
The singer is expressing their faith and hopefulness in the future, and urging their loved one to make wishes and dream big.


Run for the shadows, run for the shadows
The singer is warning their loved one to be cautious and avoid danger or trouble.


Golden years, gold whop whop whop
The artist is re-emphasizing the beauty and significance of the present moment as the "golden years".




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie

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