Golden Retriever
Riley Pearce Lyrics

Beachside parking lot
The story starts in a beachside parking lot where the singer and his love interest meet.

Her left mirror had fallen off
The singer notices her car has some damage to it.

Salty hair and a paddle pop
The love interest has just been at the beach and has salty hair, indicating that she has been in the water. She also has a paddle pop, indicating that she may have just bought an ice cream.

Just my type
The artist finds his love interest physically attractive and likes her type.

So we made dinner plans
After meeting, they make plans to have dinner together.

Maybe I should be the one who drives
The singer suggests he should drive instead of his love interest.

Her father was a bass playing man
The singer learns about the love interest's father who was a bass player.

Fair to say that I was working on my handshake the whole damn night
The artist is trying to impress the love interest's father and is nervous throughout the night. He believes he should shake hands firmly.

Baby, I want to be your golden retriever
The artist wants to be faithful and loyal like a dog and always be there for his love interest.

Be your full-time believer for anything you need
The artist wants to support his love interest in anything she needs.

I′ll be your idea receiver
The singer is willing to listen to his love interest's ideas and be open-minded.

I hope you know that I can be that guy
The artist hopes his love interest knows that he can be the one for her.

Oh, yeah, she ruled my dreams
The singer has been thinking about his love interest a lot and she has been in his dreams.

Had me fixated on the make-believe
He starts to imagine a future with her and becomes fixated on the idea.

Let's go live in a suburban street
The singer wants to settle down and live with his love interest in a suburb.

Up on the hillside
The artist imagines living on a hillside and enjoying the view.

Where we can sleep in late
The artist envisions a life where they can sleep in and relax together.

Yeah, we′ll be hushed in our own little cloud
The singer imagines being in their own little world, where they are relaxed and content.

′Til we remember its rubbish day
The singer imagines a scenario where they are so caught up in each other that they forget it is garbage day.

And I′ll go sprinting through the rain before that truck comes ′round
The artist is willing to do whatever it takes, even sprinting through the rain, to make sure they don't miss the garbage truck.

Yeah, I can drive a minivan
The artist is willing to make lifestyle changes to support a family and drive a minivan if necessary.

Trade my guitars for a folding pram
The artist is willing to give up his hobbies (playing the guitar) to prioritize his family and take care of his children.

Forever be a family man
The singer wants to dedicate his life to his family and be a responsible family man.

Sail that ship ′til I die
The artist is willing to work hard and support his family until the end of his life.

Spin you 'round the kitchen floor
The singer imagines dancing with his love interest in the kitchen.

And you′re dancing with a glass full of wine
The singer envisions a romantic moment where they are dancing and enjoying each other's company with a glass of wine.

You leading me to the bedroom door
The singer imagines his love interest leading him to the bedroom where they will have a romantic and intimate moment.

Oh, I can be the Michael to your Holly for the rest of time
The artist wants to be like Michael and Holly, the iconic couple from the TV show The Office, who go through a lot but are always there for each other and have a happy ending.

Oh, baby, I want to be your golden retriever
The artist reiterates his desire to be a faithful, loyal, and supportive partner to his love interest.

Be your full-time believer for anything you need
The singer wants his love interest to know that he will always be there for her and support her in anything she needs.

I'll be your idea receiver
The singer is willing to listen to his love interest's ideas and be open-minded.

I hope you know that I can be that guy
The artist wants his love interest to know that he can be the type of partner she needs and desires.

I hope you know that I can be that guy
The artist reiterates his desire to be the one for his love interest and be the partner she needs and deserves.

Oh, baby, I want to be your golden retriever
The artist ends the song by reiterating his desire to be a faithful, loyal, and supportive partner to his love interest.