Burch's voice takes cues from old timers like Dusty Springfield and Patsy Cline to create throaty mountains and valleys of sound. It's retro country and soul in the best way. Growing up in Los Angeles with a writer/producer father and a casting director mother, Burch's childhood was filled with old Hollywood musicals and the sounds of Patsy Cline, Billie Holiday and Nina Simone. After finding her voice in adolescence, Burch packed up for the University of North Carolina in Asheville to study Jazz Vocal Performance.
Heart of Gold
Molly Burch Lyrics
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What you're doing
What you've been up to
What your world looks like around you
What you've lost and who has found you
Barely breathing
Hardly been sleeping
I don't know what pills can treat this
Don't you wish we were together?
I don't know what you've been told
I have a heart of gold
Waiting for some kind of sign
I'm running out of time
All I ever wanted was your love
I'll treat it like my job
Tell me, can we make it right?
I'm running out of time
Secrets under all my intentions
I know it's bad
But I never learned my lesson
I give you advice for love but I hate it
Never wanna know what comes of it
And what will happen in the future?
Will I be the winner or the loser?
What if it goes right all of a sudden?
Maybe I'll be yours we'll be loving
I don't know what you've been told
I have a heart of gold
Waiting for some kind of sign
I'm running out of time
All I ever wanted was your love
I'll treat it like my job
Tell me, can we make it right?
I'm running out of time
The lyrics to Molly Burch's song "Heart of Gold" explore the torturous emotions of a person deeply in love with someone, yet struggling to know their true feelings. The singer is portrayed as being in a constant state of desperation, wondering what the person she loves has been up to and what they have lost or gained. The sense of desperation is amplified by the admission that the singer has been "barely breathing" and "hardly sleeping." The singer is feeling lost and hopeless as she questions whether or not loving this person has cost her forever. The phrase "Don't you wish we were together?" shows that while she is questioning her own sanity, she also sees an opportunity for love and a future with the person she loves so deeply.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's central dilemma. She has given her heart totally to the person she loves, but time is running out. The line "I'm running out of time" is repeated several times, emphasizing the urgency she feels in trying to convince this person to reciprocate her love. The second half of the chorus lyrically poses a plea for a sign that her love will be reciprocated. The singer's desperation is heartbreaking, yet relatable to anyone who has loved someone who doesn't love them back.
Overall, this song by Molly Burch expertly captures the pain and longing of unrequited love. The lyrics are infused with a sense of desperation that is amplified by Burch's emotive vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately I've been desperately wondering
Recently, my thoughts have been consumed with anxiety and curiosity
What you're doing
I'm curious about your current activities
What you've been up to
I'm curious about what you've been doing lately
What your world looks like around you
I'm curious about the environment that surrounds you
What you've lost and who has found you
I'm curious about the people who have entered and left your life
Barely breathing
I'm struggling to find the strength to keep moving forward
Hardly been sleeping
I'm having difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep
I don't know what pills can treat this
I don't know what medication can alleviate my current emotional state
Loving you has cost me forever
My love for you has had long-lasting consequences
Don't you wish we were together?
Do you yearn for us to be reunited?
I don't know what you've been told
I'm not aware of what information has been relayed to you
I have a heart of gold
I possess a kind and compassionate nature
Waiting for some kind of sign
I'm anticipating a signal or indication
I'm running out of time
I'm losing the opportunity to fulfill my desires
All I ever wanted was your love
My sole desire was to receive your affection
I'll treat it like my job
I'll prioritize nurturing and protecting your love for me
Tell me, can we make it right?
Can we resolve our issues and reconcile our relationship?
Secrets under all my intentions
My motives are influenced by undisclosed information
I know it's bad
I'm aware that my behavior is detrimental
But I never learned my lesson
I continue to repeat my mistakes
I give you advice for love but I hate it
I offer love-related guidance, but I don't enjoy it
Never wanna know what comes of it
I don't want to be aware of the outcome
And what will happen in the future?
I'm unsure of what will occur in the upcoming days
Will I be the winner or the loser?
Will I emerge victorious or defeated?
What if it goes right all of a sudden?
What if everything resolves favorably unexpectedly?
Maybe I'll be yours we'll be loving
Perhaps we'll be each other's love interests and enjoy our affection
Writer(s): Molly Jenna Burch
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@EatLiveGlee
This is the most underrated song/album of the year!
@iantearys2001
I Love romantic images💚 the best dreampop album of the year♡
I want "Back In Time" Music Video
@Suzibird307
You can never go wrong with a baby goat.
@_siai
This song is such a breath of fresh air. Can't wait for the album to drop.
@bubblegumgun3292
same made me an instant fan
@efebrahim
Best song of the century
@iantearys2001
Tennis production is lit 🔥 love their discography tho
@ciaio
Can't wait for the album to drop!
@got78kio
This stays true to molly burch as an artist. I love to see her progress!
@iantearys2001
One of my faves yet💖