In 2007, musicians Trace Cyrus and Mason Musso agreed to meet on the set of the Hannah Montana TV show, in which Mason's brother, Mitchel Musso, and Trace's half sister, Miley Cyrus, star together. Hitting it off, they soon discussed their love for cheerful pop rock. Sharing musical interests, they decided to form a band. Shortly thereafter, Cyrus recruited Blake Healy from Synthetic Joy as a keyboardist and bassist.
Trace soon dedicated himself to being the lead guitarist as well as a co-vocalist. Mason is the main singer and guitarist, having a nice vocal rapport with Trace. Mason notably sang the track "Seventeen Forever", which Metro Station released on their MySpace page to underground acclaim. The track gained the attention of percussionist Anthony Improgo, who was soon added as the band's drummer.
Their popularity on MySpace Music grew, topping the "MySpace Music Unsigned Bands" chart. An intern in Columbia Records' special 'Walking Eye' program discovered the band while looking through the MySpace charts, and they were signed shortly thereafter. In the July 2007 issue of music magazine 'Alternative Press', Metro Station was notably listed as one of the "22 Best Underground Bands (That Likely Won't Stay Underground for Long)".
The band released their self-titled debut studio album in September 2007. The album had two related singles released, "Kelsey" and "Control", but both failed to chart, although with higher sales of the album later on both became more popular. Though criticized for being overly derivative of previous electropop groups. 'Metro Station' received some positive critical reviews.
The release of the band's third single, "Shake It". in March 2008 proved to be the magic moment. As the weeks passed, the song grabbed the band a significant amount of commercial exposure, hiking up into the top-ten of three U.S. charts. Specifically, "Shake It" peaked at #3 on Hot Digital Songs, #9 in the Pop 100, #10 in the Billboard Hot 100 and also at #20 in the Hot Dance Airplay chart. The success of the song also affected album sales, the album charting nine months later in 2008 at #43 in the Billboard 200, #1 Top Electronic Albums, and #2 in the Top Heatseekers. The song has since been RIAA certified as double-platinum.
Since breaking through commercially, Metro Station has toured with numerous bands such as We The Kings, Boys Like Girls, Valencia, Cobra Starship and Good Charlotte. They toured with Boys Like Girls, Good Charlotte and The Maine for the popular 'Soundtrack of Your Summer Tour 2008' events, which meant opening for bands such as Simple Plan. However, Blake Healy and Anthony Improgo ended up deciding to leave the band.
The group also contributed a song to Tim Burton's 2010 re-imagining of 'Alice In Wonderland', putting into the related soundtrack the tune Where's My Angel". Yet things had come between the band members over the years. In March 2010, they decided to call it quits after many disputes arising.
Metro Station reformed in May 2011, and they released a new song titled "Ain't So High" with plans to release a new album. At that point, the band only consisted of Mason Musso with Blake Healy and Anthony Improgo contributing instruments and production. Over the past several years, the band's future has been very much in flux.
On August 13, 2014, Cyrus returned to the band, four years after previously leaving. Shortly after Cyrus' return, the band released a new single titled "Love & War" and announced the band's inclusion on The Outsiders Tour, which consisted of The Ready Set, The Downtown Fiction, and Against The Current. On October 28, 2014, the band released the music video for a single "She Likes Girls". On October 14, 2014, the group released an EP titled Gold.
On June 30, 2015, the band released a new album, Savior. The album features 18 tracks, including the single "Getting Over You" featuring Ronnie Radke.
Metro Station has announced that the band is in the process of recording an acoustic album.
In 2017, the band announced they were breaking up.
Gold
Metro Station Lyrics
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Ninety miles an hour, rush to your bedroom
Gold, searching for gold
Straight up girl, what happened to the feeling?
Laying on your bed, flying higher than the ceiling
Gold, feeling like gold
It's like I'm always soul searching
Chasing fame and money
Feeling sad while it's still sunny
Like what the fuck is wrong with me
I pour myself another drink
The bottom of the bottle
I just pray I'll see tomorrow
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
Walked up to your house, feeling like an addict
Dreary for love but killing the bad habits
Gold, searching for gold
My heart got lost in the Hollywood hills
Searching for love, pills and thrills
Gold, feeling like gold
It's like I'm always falling down
Get back up off of the ground
Chasing weed and women
Feeling guilty while I'm sinning
Like what the fuck is wrong with me
I pour myself another drink
The bottom of the bottle
I just pray I'll see tomorrow
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
My heart is beating out my chest, you're better than the rest
I think I've lost control, your heart was dripping gold
My heart is beating out my chest, you're better than the rest
I think I've lost control, your heart was dripping gold
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
Dreams are made of gold
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
In the song 'Gold' by Metro Station, the singer is searching for something that is elusive and hard to find. This can be interpreted in different ways, but it seems like the singer is trying to find a sense of purpose or fulfillment in his life. He talks about chasing fame and money, feeling sad even when the sun is shining, and pouring himself another drink just to make it through the day. These lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with some deeper issues, and is using his search for 'gold' as a way of coping with these feelings.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "My dreams are made of gold" several times. Here, the singer seems to be holding onto a fantasy of what his life could be like if he were able to find what he's looking for. He talks about turning his back on love and turning his heart to stone, suggesting that he's been hurt in the past and is now afraid to let anyone close to him. The repetition of the phrase "reaching for the stars" further emphasizes the idea that the singer is trying to achieve something that may be out of his reach.
Overall, 'Gold' is a song that touches on themes of self-discovery, perseverance, and the search for meaning in life. The lyrics suggest that the singer is struggling with some deep-seated issues, but is trying to find a way to overcome them and make his dreams a reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Flashing lights keep shining out the window
The bright lights outside the window are constantly drawing attention.
Ninety miles an hour, rush to your bedroom
In a rush to reach the desired destination.
Gold, searching for gold Straight up girl, what happened to the feeling?
Despite everything that someone has, there is still an urge to attain more, to feel more.
Laying on your bed, flying higher than the ceiling Gold, feeling like gold
Being in a state of euphoria, feeling invincible.
It's like I'm always soul searching
Searching for a sense of purpose.
Looking for the right person
Searching for someone who can fulfill one's desires and needs.
Chasing fame and money
Pursuing wealth and celebrity status.
Feeling sad while it's still sunny
Appearing happy on the surface but feeling sad on the inside.
Like what the fuck is wrong with me
Questioning one's own behavior and motivations.
I pour myself another drink
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism.
The bottom of the bottle
Drinking excessively to forget about one's problems.
I just pray I'll see tomorrow
Worrying about potential negative consequences of one's actions.
Reaching for the stars
Striving for greatness, success or fulfillment.
Nothing there to hold
Unable to grasp or achieve the desired outcome.
My dreams are made of gold
Ambitious dreams and aspirations.
Turn my back on love
Giving up on love and relationships.
Turn my heart to stone
Becoming emotionally guarded and unfeeling.
Walked up to your house, feeling like an addict
Addictive behavior, being compelled to seek out the source of one's addiction.
Dreary for love but killing the bad habits Gold, searching for gold
Trying to overcome negative patterns and behaviors in the pursuit of something better.
My heart got lost in the Hollywood hills Searching for love, pills and thrills Gold, feeling like gold
Searching for fulfillment and happiness in a place that is glamorous and full of opportunities.
It's like I'm always falling down
Experiencing setbacks and difficulties.
Get back up off of the ground
Resilience and determination to overcome obstacles.
Chasing weed and women
Pursuing pleasures and indulgences that may not be healthy or beneficial.
Feeling guilty while I'm sinning
Experiencing guilt and shame related to engaging in negative or immoral behavior.
My heart is beating out my chest, you're better than the rest
Feeling an intense attraction or infatuation with someone who is seen as superior to others.
I think I've lost control, your heart was dripping gold
Being overwhelmed by emotions and feelings of attraction towards someone who embodies the ideals of success and wealth.
Dreams are made of gold
The importance of chasing after dreams and striving for success.
Writer(s): MUSSO MASON TYLER, HEALY BLAKE, CYRUS TRACE DEMPSEY
Contributed by Jayce R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Evelyn Rodriguez
Flashing lights keep shining out the window
Ninety miles an hour, rush to your bedroom
Gold, searching for gold
Straight up girl, what happened to the feeling?
Laying on your bed, flying higher than the ceiling
Gold, feeling like gold
It's like I'm always soul searching
Looking for the right person
Chasing fame and money
Feeling sad while it's still sunny
Like what the fuck is wrong with me
I pour myself another drink
The bottom of the bottle
I just pray I'll see tomorrow
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
Walked up to your house, feeling like an addict
Dreary for love but killing the bad habits
Gold, searching for gold
My heart got lost in the Hollywood hills
Searching for love, pills and thrills
Gold, feeling like gold
It's like I'm always falling down
Get back up off of the ground
Chasing weed and women
Feeling guilty while I'm sinning
Like what the fuck is wrong with me
I pour myself another drink
The bottom of the bottle
I just pray I'll see tomorrow
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
My heart is beating out my chest, you're better than the rest
I think I've lost control, your heart was dripping gold
My heart is beating out my chest, you're better than the rest
I think I've lost control, your heart was dripping gold
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
Dreams are made of gold
Reaching for the stars
Nothing there to hold
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Turn my back on love
Turn my heart to stone
Don't wake me up now
My dreams are made of gold
My dreams are made of gold
Made of gold
Linus Schneider
I'm still listening to this in 2019. MetroStaion truly deserves a lot of attention
NewEnglandPete
Great Job Mason and Trace, much love!
Aaron Mills
I miss the old metro station so much, i grew up listening to their music, and I've always hoped they would get back together. You changed my life more drastically then any other music ever did. I know you can make music like that again! pleasee
Robert Soley
shut it like tutt, Metro Station is doin' as Metro Station gon' do. If you wish for the past so bad why don't you put on a maxie pad and listen to krondon battle for london
Breyana Anderson
They have a new album coming. But a video for their song I Hate Society looks like it may be up
Abbie Hall
same
Esteban Alejandro Valenzuela Santos
Soy su fan desde 2007, no saben como extrañaba esto.
Jason Aquino
Si yo tabie
joaquina
Amo ésta canción ❤
Dirceu Carrillo
Always a great job, a great song, a great meaning, a great lesson of this song!!
Always a Metro fan since Shake it and all the old songs (Moving Along, After the fall, Dear Hanna, etc...)
COME TO MEXICO!! We love you guys!!!