Golden Hour
Matthew Pinder Lyrics

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There were ashes on my lips
From the words you breathed
The same lips I kissed you with

And it was hard to see
From all the smoke
Started reaching out when you spoke

But in the golden hour
It's you I find
I don't wanna go inside, I don't wanna go inside

But if you're gonna stay
I'll be here all night
'Cause you're in every song I hear and every song I write

Ringing in my ears
I was deaf to you
Gripping so tightly, I start bleeding through

And my body was thin
Clinging to you
I was clinging to all the things I thought I knew

But in the golden hour
It's you I find
I don't wanna go inside, I don't wanna go inside

And if you're gonna stay
I'll be here all night
'Cause you're in every song I hear and every song I write

Oooooh ahhh
Oooooh oooh
Da da dah, da da da ahh
Da da dah, da da da da

Da da dah, da da da ahh
Da da dah, da da da da

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Matthew Pinder's song Golden Hour reflect a feeling of longing and nostalgia for a lost love. The first verse describes the aftermath of a breakup, where the singer still feels the kiss of his ex on his lips but also the residue of their hurtful words. The second verse shows the singer gripping tightly to the memory of the relationship, despite feeling like he is bleeding through it. The chorus speaks to the comfort the singer finds in the present moment, which is referred to as the "golden hour," an expression in photography that refers to the warm, soft light that occurs during sunrise or sunset. In this moment, the singer finds solace in the memory of his ex, and wishes she would stay with him because she is present in every song he hears and writes.

The song shows how music and memory are connected and intertwined. The singer finds comfort and healing in music, even though it may be a reminder of a past love. He is caught between the desire to let go of someone who caused him pain, and the comfort found in the memories of the relationship. The use of the golden hour as a metaphor for the present moment echoes the fleeting nature of time and shows how important it is to cherish the moments that bring us joy, even if they are bittersweet. Ultimately, the lyrics of Golden Hour speak to the universal human experience of heartbreak and the hope that we can find beauty in the pain.

Line by Line Meaning

There were ashes on my lips
The lingering effects of your words were still present on my lips, which previously tasted yours.

From the words you breathed
You spoke words that had both a physical and emotional effect on me.

The same lips I kissed you with
The same lips that were now holding your words were the ones that shared a kiss with you.

And it was hard to see
The situation was unclear and difficult to comprehend.

From all the smoke
The chaos and confusion created by our words and emotions, which had clouded the air.

Started reaching out when you spoke
My subconscious self began seeking for you when you spoke.

But in the golden hour
Just before the sun sets, when the sky is golden, you are the one I find.

It's you I find
Out of all the chaos and confusion, you are the one who shines through.

I don't wanna go inside, I don't wanna go inside
I wish to remain in this moment, as I do not wish for it to end.

But if you're gonna stay
If you also want to stay in this moment with me,

I'll be here all night
I'll stay here with you for the entire night.

'Cause you're in every song I hear and every song I write
I still feel your effects, as you are still present with me in every song I hear and write.

Ringing in my ears
Your voice still resounds within me, long after you've spoken.

I was deaf to you
I was unable to fully comprehend what you were trying to convey to me.

Gripping so tightly, I start bleeding through
Holding on to my beliefs, I was slowly beginning to break down and reveal my emotional wounds.

And my body was thin
My emotional and physical state was beginning to wear thin.

Clinging to you
I held on to you tightly, hoping for a sense of security and comfort.

I was clinging to all the things I thought I knew
I held on to my preconceived notions and beliefs, hoping they would provide me with security and comfort.

Oooooh ahhh
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Oooooh oooh
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Da da dah, da da da ahh
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Da da dah, da da da da
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Da da dah, da da da ahh
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Da da dah, da da da da
A vocalization that reveals emotional pain and longing.

Writer(s): Matthew Orr

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@zupapomidorowa666

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There were ashes on my lips
From the words you breathed
The same lips I kissed you with

And it was hard to see
From all the smoke
Started reaching out when you spoke

But in the golden hour
It's you I find
I don't wanna go inside, I don't wanna go inside

But if you're gonna stay
I'll be here all night
'Cause you're in every song I hear and every song I write

Ringing in my ears
I was deaf to you
Gripping so tightly, I start bleeding through

And my body was thin
Clinging to you
I was clinging to all the things I thought I knew

But in the golden hour
It's you I find
I don't wanna go…

All comments from YouTube:

@comcertezaaline

5y↑2

QUEE MUSICA MAIS MARAVILHOSA!!!!!

@anthonyadamson4759

1y↑1

Honestly lad ...shame I've only discovered this tune...keep up the good work ...great use of quality lyrics along with a great melody...super song bre ...