GOLD
Ria Mae Lyrics
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Just tiny thoughts and now they run your mind
Barely moving
Like hands on clocks and now I'm out of time
Slipping out of my hands
I still don't understand why you're gone
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold? (Remember, remember)
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
How long have I been dreaming?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
How long have I been dreaming?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
I never used to mind this
The highs, the lows, the friends that come and go
Only wanted to try it
Now I'm needing something so bad all the time
I let you under my skin
Now it's like I've never been on your mind
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold? (Remember, remember)
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
How long have I been dreaming?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
How long have I been dreaming?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
How long have I been dreaming?
Don't leave me here
Don't, don't leave me here
I'm not done with this
How do you forget?
How, how do you forget?
Are you done with this?
That was gold
Slipping out of my hands
I still don't understand why you're gone
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold? (Remember, remember)
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
How long have I been dreaming?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
Remember when I was gold? (Remember, remember)
How long have I been dreaming?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
How long have I been dreaming, babe?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
Remember when I was gold?
The lyrics to Ria Mae's song Gold are about losing oneself and feeling forgotten, particularly in a romantic relationship. The singer describes how the person they were once important to has moved on and is no longer interested in them. The title "Gold" represents the idea of being precious and valuable, but also being coveted and sought after. The first stanza of the song talks about how unexpected the separation was and how quickly it came about. The singer feels like time has slipped away from them and they are left confused and alone.
The chorus of the song repeats the question "Remember when I was gold?" multiple times. This is a plea for the person who left to remember how important the relationship was and how much the singer brought value to their life. The second verse describes how the singer used to be content with the ups and downs of life and relationships but now feels a desperate need for something more. They feel like they have let the person under their skin and are now in a vulnerable position with no reciprocation.
The bridge of the song is a desperate plea for the person to come back to them and not forget about what they once had. They need closure and to understand why things ended as they did. The song ends with a final refrain of the chorus questioning how long the singer has been dreaming and reminding the person of their past worth.
Overall, Gold is a poignant and emotional song that speaks to the frustration and heartbreak of being left behind in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I didn't see you coming
I didn't expect you to come into my life
Just tiny thoughts and now they run your mind
Small ideas have taken over your thoughts
Barely moving
Time seems to be passing very slowly
Like hands on clocks and now I'm out of time
Time has run out and there is no going back
Slipping out of my hands
Losing my grip on something important
I still don't understand why you're gone
I can't comprehend why you left
Remember when I was gold?
Do you recall the time when I was at my best?
How long have I been dreaming?
How much time have I spent lost in my own thoughts?
I never used to mind this
I used to be okay with the ups and downs of life
The highs, the lows, the friends that come and go
The good times, the bad times, and the people who enter and leave our lives
Only wanted to try it
I only wanted to experience life
Now I'm needing something so bad all the time
But now I crave something constantly
I let you under my skin
I allowed you to become a part of me
Now it's like I've never been on your mind
Now it seems like you've forgotten about me
Don't leave me here
Please don't abandon me
I'm not done with this
I'm not ready to give up on what we have
How do you forget?
How can you just forget about me and what we had?
Are you done with this?
Are you finished with our relationship?
That was gold
What we had was valuable and special
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Frederik Fortis, Luke Boyd, Emre Ramazanoglu, Ria Mae
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