Gold Sounds
Pavement Lyrics
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And keep my advent to your self
Because it's nothing I don't like
Is it a crisis or a boring change?
When it's central, so essential
It has a nice ring when you laugh
At the low life opinions
I keep my address to yourself
'Cause we need secrets
We need secrets, cret, cret, cret, crets
Back right now
Because I never wanna make you feel
That you're social
Never ignorant soul
Believe in what you wanna do
And do you think that is a major flaw
When they rise up in the falling rain
And if you stay around with your knuckles ground down
The trial's over, weapon's found
Keep my address to myself
Because it's secret
'Cause it's secret, cret, cret, cret
Cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret
Back right now
So drunk in the August sun
And you're the kind of girl I like
Because you're empty and I'm empty
And you can never quarantine the past
Did you remember in December
That I won't eat you when I'm gone
And if I go there, I won't stay there
Because I'm sitting here too long
I've been sitting here too long
And I've been wasted
Advocating that word for the last word
Last words come up, all you've got to waste
The lyrics in Pavement's song Gold Sounds contain a mix of both introspective and chaotic ideas. The opening lines, "Go back to those gold sounds, and keep my advent to yourself because it’s nothing I don’t like. Is it a crisis or a boring change?" suggest a longing for the past, but also a hesitation to engage with it. The chorus, "I keep my address to yourself 'cause we need secrets, we need secrets, cret, cret, cret, secrets, back right now" reinforces this idea of secrecy and privacy. The singer doesn't want to reveal too much of themselves, but at the same time, yearns for something more.
The line "And do you think that is a major flaw, when they rise up in the falling rain, and if you stay around with your knuckles ground down, the trial's over, weapon's found" suggests a sense of unease and anxiety about the future. The reference to "the falling rain" gives a sense of impending doom or chaos. The singer is questioning his decisions and actions, and wonders if he should have been more forceful or assertive.
Overall, the lyrics of Gold Sounds reflect a sense of uncertainty about the past and the future. The desire for privacy and secrecy is juxtaposed with a fear of being insignificant or forgotten. The chaotic and disorganized nature of the lyrics suggests a general sense of unease and discomfort.
Line by Line Meaning
Go back to those gold sounds
Return to the memories of the past.
And keep my advent to your self
Don't share your new experiences with me.
Because it's nothing I don't like
I'm not interested in that topic.
Is it a crisis or a boring change?
Is this situation a problem or just a small adjustment?
When it's central, so essential
When it's important and necessary.
It has a nice ring when you laugh
Your laughter is contagious and pleasant to hear.
At the low life opinions
The negative viewpoints of people who are not successful.
And they're coming to the chorus now
The song is building towards the chorus section.
I keep my address to yourself
I value my privacy and won't give you my location.
'Cause we need secrets
Secrecy is important to maintain trust.
We need secrets, cret, cret, cret, crets
The repetition emphasizes the value of secrets.
Back right now
Return to the previous topic or location.
Because I never wanna make you feel
I don't want to hurt your emotions.
That you're social
That you're not accepted in society.
Never ignorant soul
Don't be close-minded.
Believe in what you wanna do
Have faith in yourself and your goals.
And do you think that is a major flaw
Do you believe that is a significant issue?
When they rise up in the falling rain
When people become stronger during difficult times.
And if you stay around with your knuckles ground down
If you persist when things are tough.
The trial's over, weapon's found
You have succeeded and found your strength.
Because it's secret
Something that is not revealed.
'Cause it's secret, cret, cret, cret
The repetition emphasizes the value of secrecy.
Cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret, cret
The repetition emphasizes the value of secrecy.
Back right now
Return to the previous topic or location.
So drunk in the August sun
Being intoxicated by the sunshine in the summertime.
And you're the kind of girl I like
You have the qualities that I'm attracted to.
Because you're empty and I'm empty
We are both feeling unfulfilled or lacking.
And you can never quarantine the past
You cannot erase or contain your past experiences.
Did you remember in December
Do you think back to conversations we had in the past?
That I won't eat you when I'm gone
I won't let you consume my thoughts or feelings.
And if I go there, I won't stay there
If I revisit the past, I won't dwell on it.
Because I'm sitting here too long
I'm bored or uninterested with my current situation.
I've been sitting here too long
I've been stagnant and not progressing.
And I've been wasted
I've been wasting my time or energy.
Advocating that word for the last word
Defending my position or opinion until the end.
Last words come up, all you've got to waste
The final chance to say what you want before the conversation ends.
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Aizu
Go back to those gold soundz
And keep my advent to your self
Because it's nothing I don't like
Is it a crisis or a boring change?
When it's central, so essential,
It has a nice ring when you laugh
At the low life opinions
And they're coming to the chorus now
I keep my address to yourself
'Cause we need secrets
We need secrets crets crets crets crets crets
Back right now
Because I never want to make you feel
That you're social
Never ignorant soul
Believe in what you want to do
And do you think that is a major flaw
When they rise up in the falling rain
And if you stay around
With your knuckles ground down
The trial's over, weapon's found
Keep my address to myself because it's secret
'Cause it's secret cret cret cret
Cret cret cret cret cret
Cret cret cret cret cret
Back right now
So drunk in the August sun
And you're the kind of girl I like
Because you're empty and I'm empty
And you can never quarantine the past
Did you remember in December
That I won't eat you when I'm gone
And if I go there, I won't stay there
Because I'm sitting here too long
I've been sitting here too long
And I've been wasted
Advocating that
Word for the last word
Last words come up
All you've got to waste
Abdiqalis Mohamud
"It has a nice ring when you laugh
At the low life opinions" "And you can never quarantine the past" What an incredible written song
Ben
So drunk,
in the August sun,
and you're the kinda girl I like
because you're empty,
and I'm empty
and you can never quarantine the past
Karin Anna Maria
Yeah, he's a great lyricist. Funny and smart,
Pixelkip
Haha fr
rolla coasta
makes you feel nostalgic about a time you didnt even experience
M Clark
+rolla coasta lol oh boy did i experience the ninties lmao:)
Lauren Cosentino
+Dingus McFidgets yes, sooo true
Conor Logan
hahaha
Colin Campbell
This track is personifies nostalgia. It's ambiguity is perfect. I've been listening to it almost daily for a decade and I'm still not sick of it-- please play this at my funeral.
D Grdst
Never got bored? Damn