Golden Years - M-Phazes Remix
Ruel
The laid-back, soulful ease with which Ruel sings his catchy pop tunes coul… Read Full Bio ↴The laid-back, soulful ease with which Ruel sings his catchy pop tunes could only be delivered by a true natural. But the British-Australian songwriter—born Ruel Vincent van Dijk in 2002—has also been working at it for a sizable chunk of his life. Ruel was on the precipice of his teenage years when his dad sent a demo of him doing a James Bay tune to producer M-Phazes (Demi Lovato, Eminem) in 2015, kickstarting his run as one of 21st-century pop’s foremost purveyors of feels. His debut EP, 2018’s Ready, proved that he was exactly that—before even becoming a legal adult, Ruel built a record packed with well-crafted, R&B-inflected, chart-ready songs. The breezy rhythm of “Dazed & Confused” is juxtaposed with the heartbreak that staccato strings set front and centre for the throbbing chorus; and “Younger”, with its sugary vocal hooks, bouncy piano and gospel singers, softens the blow of a story about friends growing apart over time. In 2020, his music continued to mature with Bright Lights, Red Eyes. Using a stream-of-consciousness writing style, Ruel’s bedroom-pop vulnerability shines through on songs like the rousing “courage”, creating a tenderness and intimacy that’s impressive for an artist of any age.

Golden Years
Ruel Lyrics


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Always seeing miracles
Something we might never see again
I′m holding on, letting go
I know it might be hard to understand

You told me it was nothin'
But maybe there′s just nothin' to say
Always seeing miracles
Only if you look at it that way

'Cause nothing′s gonna last forever
Oh No, nothin′s gonna last forever
These might be the golden years
Right where we belong

These might be the golden years
We are forever young, these might be the
Gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years

These might be the
Gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years
These might be the golden years

Always seeing miracles
Something we might never see again
Broke free from these shadows
Open up the door and let it in

And why we keep on searchin'
When all we ever need is today
Always seeing miracles
Only if we look at it that way

′Cause nothing's gonna last forever
Oh, oh
No, nothin′s gonna last forever
These might be the golden years
Right where we belong

These might be the golden years
We're all forever young, these might be the

These might be the
These might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years

These might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years

These might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
Gold—gold—golden years

These might be the gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
Gold—gold—golden years
These might be the golden years

Right where we belong




These might be the golden years
We are forever young

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ruel's song "Golden Years" are about the fleeting and beautiful nature of life. Ruel sings about how some things, like miracles, are rare and might not happen again. He also mentions holding on and letting go, indicating that he understands the transience of life. He acknowledges that it might be difficult for people to comprehend this concept, but if they look at things through a different perspective, they can appreciate life's beauty.


Ruel goes on to say that we should not expect things to last forever. We should instead appreciate the present moment, as these may be the "golden years" of our lives. The chorus repeats this phrase, emphasizing the importance of enjoying and cherishing the present. Ruel suggests that we are all "forever young," and that these are the best years of our lives.


The overall message of the song is one of gratitude and appreciation for life's beauty. It encourages listeners to look for the good in everything, even in difficult times, and to cherish the present moment. The lyrics encourage people to make the most of their lives and to be grateful for the time they are given.


Line by Line Meaning

Always seeing miracles
Recognizing the extraordinary in everyday life


Something we might never see again
Moments that are unique and fleeting


I'm holding on, letting go
Balancing between holding onto memories while embracing change


I know it might be hard to understand
Acknowledging that others may not perceive things the same way


You told me it was nothin'
Minimizing an experience that holds significant meaning


But maybe there's just nothin' to say
Accepting that some things are beyond words


Only if you look at it that way
The importance of perspective in shaping our experiences


'Cause nothing's gonna last forever
The understanding that everything is fleeting


These might be the golden years
Appreciating the present as a time of great value and significance


Right where we belong
Embracing the present moment as our rightful place


We are forever young
Maintaining a youthful perspective on life, regardless of age




Writer(s): Marco Daniel Borrero, Mark Landon, Ruel Vincent Van Dijk, Peter James Harding

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Verse 1]
Always seeing miracles
Something we might never see again
I'm holding on, letting go
I know it might be hard to understand
You told me it was nothin'
But maybe there's just nothin' to say

[Refrain 1]
Always seeing miracles
Only if you look at it that way

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause nothing's gonna last forever
Oh
No, nothin's gonna last forever

[Chorus]
These might be the golden years
Right where we belong
These might be the golden years
We are forever young, these might be the

[Hook]
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Golden years
[Verse 2]
Always seeing miracles
Something we might never see again
Broke free from these shadows
Open up the door and let it in
And why we keep on searchin'
When all we ever need is today

[Refrain 2]
Always seeing miracles
Only if we look at it that way

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cause nothing's gonna last forever
Oh, oh
No, nothin's gonna last forever

[Chorus]
These might be the golden years
Right where we belong
These might be the golden years
We're all forever young, these might be the

[Bassline]
These might be the
These might be the
[Hook]
These might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
The gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
Gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Gold—gold—golden, the gold—gold—golden
Gold—gold—golden years, these might be the
Golden years

[Outro]
Right where we belong, these might be the golden years
We are forever young



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