Silver
Matthew & Me Lyrics


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She changes feelings like her clothes
She rips her jeans and bites her nails
Ain't got no reason for a phone
She validate me just for show
She love me even though I'm broke
Says it's cute to catch me staring
She a fan of every joke
Even when nobody's laughing
Oh,
I put you in silver and gold
Just to take hold
I know,
Inside of my head you felt real
But you were just an idea
I made you up to be the one
Cut a piece out of my scenery
So you can sit here next to me
Left me on read a day too long
You give me a sign and then you slip away
(slip away)
She love me even though I'm broke
Says it's cute to catch me staring
She a fan of every joke
Even when nobody's laughing
Oh,
I put you in silver and gold
Just to take hold
I know,
Inside of my head you felt real
But you were just an idea
Silver and gold, that's how I see you
Silver and gold, that's how I see you
Silver and gold, that's how I see you
Silver and gold, that's how I see you
Oh,
inside of my head you felt real
But you were just an idea
Oh,
I put you in silver and gold
Just to take hold
I know Inside of my head you felt real
Inside my head you feel
Oh,
I put you in silver and gold
Just to take hold
I know Inside of my head you felt real
But you were just an idea




Silver and gold, that's how I see you
Silver and gold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Matthew & Me's song "Silver" seem to depict a complicated relationship, where the singer is describing someone who constantly changes their feelings and actions. This person is described as tearing their jeans, biting their nails, and seemingly having no reason for a phone. Despite the singer's financial struggles, this person still loves them and finds their habits endearing, even when there's no laughter. The chorus reveals that the singer has placed this person on a pedestal, seeing them as precious as silver and gold, but realizes that they may have idealized them too much. Ultimately, this person becomes just an idea in their mind, and the singer acknowledges that although they seemed real, they were just a creation.


The repetition of the phrase "Silver and gold, that's how I see you" throughout the song emphasizes the singer's perception of this person as something precious and valuable. However, as the song progresses, it becomes apparent that this idealization has led to disappointment and a realization that the person they held in high regard was not as they had imagined.


Overall, the lyrics of "Silver" explore themes of insecurity, idealization, and the complexities of relationships. It delves into the illusions we create in our minds and the disappointment that can arise when reality doesn't match our expectations. The song captures the feelings of longing, wanting someone to be more than they are, and the bittersweet realization that they were never what we had imagined.


Line by Line Meaning

She changes feelings like her clothes
She easily changes her emotions and moods, just like she changes her outfit.


She rips her jeans and bites her nails
She has a habit of tearing her jeans and biting her nails, indicating her restlessness.


Ain't got no reason for a phone
She doesn't have a genuine need for a phone, but just uses it for superficial purposes.


She validate me just for show
She only pretends to validate or support me in order to appear impressive to others.


She love me even though I'm broke
Despite my financial struggles, she still loves me and accepts me as I am.


Says it's cute to catch me staring
She finds it endearing or adorable when she catches me staring at her.


She's a fan of every joke, even when nobody's laughing
She appreciates and enjoys every joke I make, even if no one else finds them funny.


I put you in silver and gold, just to take hold
I elevated you to a position of high value and importance in my mind, hoping to possess you.


Inside of my head you felt real, but you were just an idea
In my imagination, you felt like a genuine presence in my life, but in reality, you were just a figment of my imagination.


I made you up to be the one, cut a piece out of my scenery
I fabricated you as the perfect person for me and even altered my surroundings to make space for you.


So you can sit here next to me, left me on read a day too long
I wanted you to be by my side, but you ignored my messages for an extended period of time.


You give me a sign and then you slip away
You briefly show interest or attraction towards me, but then quickly distance yourself.


Silver and gold, that's how I see you
I perceive you as valuable and precious, just like silver and gold.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Matthew Castello, Vincent Guiliano

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Shukenstein

I feel like he could talk someone down from suicide in seconds.

Doob Scoob

He makes me feel better about just being a human. The world needs more people like Mr. Silver. 🙂

Ol Goat

he did for me...

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Joe Lackey

Now here's a man who has his life together.

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What he's look homeless

Kyroz

@Kircheis You're exactly as real as he is

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