They released the first track, "Ivory Coast", through a split 7" via Dig A Pony, which also was included on their first titled 4 track 12", "Pure Bathing Culture" (Father/Daughter Records 2012).
"Pendulum" was the first track extracted from the debut album "Moon Tides" (August 2013).
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Golden Girl
Pure Bathing Culture Lyrics
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She′s all shiny crystalline
She's as fragile as she′s bold
Her eyes are flicked with gold
She wears her sadness on her sleeve
She's not tallest on her knees
Mathematically, mathematically
Kept a secret
Kept it safe
An injury to one
An injury to all
Her answers bought and sold
But someone's offered her the sun
Could she turn and face the dawn?
No, she keeps the curtains drawn
She keeps the curtains drawn
Kept as secret
Kept it safe
An injury to one
An injury to all
She wants it
Old flame
But heavy handed hearts,
They often linger on
They often linger on
She′s a golden girl
She′s got golden curls
She's a golden girl
She′s a golden girl
She's a golden girl
She′s got golden curls
She's a golden girl
She′s a golden girl
In Pure Bathing Culture's song Golden Girl, the lyrics depict a girl who is clever and shiny, yet also fragile and easily courted. She wears her sadness on her sleeve and is not the tallest on her knees. Despite her mathematically clever mind, she keeps a secret and guards it safely. The injury to one is an injury to all, and her answers have been bought and sold, but someone has offered her the sun. However, she cannot turn and face the dawn, choose to keep the curtains drawn. She wants her old flame but heavy-handed hearts often linger on.
The song describes a complex and multi-faceted character who is both strong and vulnerable. She possesses intellect and creativity while still battling with her emotions. The symbolism of the golden girl, her golden curls, flicked with gold in her eyes, and the sun that was offered to her, all highlight aspects of beauty and brightness that are juxtaposed with the darker themes of secrecy and sadness. The lyrics suggest that the girl is trapped by her past experiences and is unable to move forward and embrace the opportunities being presented to her.
Line by Line Meaning
Clever, naturally
She is intelligent and sophisticated by nature.
She′s all shiny crystalline
She has a radiant and clear personality.
She's as fragile as she′s bold
Although she appears confident and daring, she is also vulnerable and delicate.
Her eyes are flicked with gold
Her eyes have a beautiful golden sparkle to them.
Court, so easily
She can easily gain attention and admiration from others.
She wears her sadness on her sleeve
She openly displays her emotions of sadness and pain.
She's not tallest on her knees
She is not afraid to stand her ground and is not easily intimidated.
Mathematically, mathematically
Perhaps her thoughts and actions are precise, logical, and calculated.
Kept a secret
Kept it safe
She has kept a secret and has been keeping it well-guarded to avoid any negative consequences.
An injury to one
An injury to all
She believes in the concept of unity and that any harm caused to one person affects everyone around them.
Her answers bought and sold
But someone's offered her the sun
Although her opinions and solutions may have been influenced by external factors, someone has offered her something invaluable.
Could she turn and face the dawn?
No, she keeps the curtains drawn
She keeps the curtains drawn
She may be hesitant to face the dawn or the truth and instead chooses to hide behind something (like curtains) to avoid confrontation or exposure.
She wants it
Old flame
She desires an old love that has rekindled.
But heavy handed hearts,
They often linger on
They often linger on
Although she hopes for a renewed relationship, she acknowledges that stubborn or unyielding hearts can hold onto things for a long time.
She′s a golden girl
She′s got golden curls
She's a golden girl
She′s a golden girl
She's a golden girl
She′s got golden curls
She's a golden girl
She′s a golden girl
She is a special, unique, and valuable person with radiant hair that stands out.
Writer(s): Sarah Versprille, Daniel Hindman
Contributed by Jason R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.