Going For Gold
Shed 7 Lyrics
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You took the words right out of my mouth
Is the sea your sunshine have we been told?
The sea is you lifeline
You're going for gold
You took the words right out of my mouth
Time, and time, and time again
I look to me, my only friend
Are you here for my pleasure
Or are you going for gold?
Are you going for gold?
I never said never ever
You took the shine right out of my smile
Is the moon your night time?
Have you been sold the moon?
Is your lifeline...
You're going for gold
You took the shine right out of my smile
While my mind is blind again
I look to me, my only friend
Time, and time, and time again
Are you here for my pleasure
Or are you going for gold?
Are you going for gold?
Time, and time, and time again
I look to me, my only friend
Time, and time, and time again
Are you going for gold?
Are you going for gold?
Are you going for gold?
The lyrics of Shed 7's Going for Gold suggests a sense of uncertainty and questioning in a relationship. The singer never said 'never ever,' implying that there was no definitive end to their relationship. The other person took the words right out of the singer's mouth, indicating that they may have said something unexpectedly or in a way the singer had not anticipated.
The sea and the moon are referenced as potential sources of light, but there is some ambiguity as to whether they are actually the sources of light or if they represent something else, such as hope or guidance. The idea of the sea being a lifeline is intriguing as it could also suggest that the person is dependent on something for their survival, as if being adrift without it is impossible.
The phrase 'going for gold' is used repeatedly in the song and could have multiple meanings. It could indicate ambition or a drive to succeed, or it could be interpreted as being selfish or not considering others in pursuit of personal gain. The message seems to imply that there is a lack of clarity in the relationship and the singer is questioning whether the other person is with them for their own interests, rather than for the sake of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I never said never ever
I did not say that I would never do it
You took the words right out of my mouth
You said exactly what I was thinking
Is the sea your sunshine have we been told?
Is the ocean your source of happiness?
The sea is your lifeline
The ocean is essential to your existence
You're going for gold
You're aiming for victory
You took the words right out of my mouth
You said exactly what I was thinking
Time, and time, and time again
Repetitively
I look to me, my only friend
I rely on myself for guidance
Time, and time, and time again
Repetitively
Are you here for my pleasure
Are you only here to please me?
Or are you going for gold?
Or are you pursuing your own objectives?
Are you going for gold?
Are you aiming for victory?
While my mind is blind again
While I am confused again
You took the shine right out of my smile
You made me lose my happiness
Is the moon your night time?
Is the moon your source of solace in the night?
Have you been sold the moon?
Have you been tricked or deceived?
Is your lifeline...
Is your existence dependent on something?
You're going for gold
You're aiming for victory
You took the shine right out of my smile
You made me lose my happiness
Are you going for gold?
Are you aiming for victory?
Time, and time, and time again
Repetitively
I look to me, my only friend
I rely on myself for guidance
Time, and time, and time again
Repetitively
Are you going for gold?
Are you aiming for victory?
Are you going for gold?
Are you pursuing your own objectives?
Are you going for gold?
Are you trying to win?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALAN STEVEN LEACH, PAUL ADRIAN BANKS, RICHARD JAMES WITTER, THOMAS PETER GLADWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@brilliantfirdausyusherdian1980
I never said never ever
You took the words right out of my mouth
Is the sea your sunshine have we been told
The sea is you lifeline you're going for gold
You took the words right out of my mouth
Time and time and time again
I look to me my only friend
Time and time and time again
Are you here for my pleasure
Or are you going for gold
Are you going for gold
I never said never ever
You took the shine right out of my smile
Is the moon your nighttime have you been sold
The moon is your lifeline you're going for gold
You took the shine right out of my smile
While my mind is blind again
I look to me my only friend
Time and time and time again
Are you here for my pleasure
Or are you going for gold
Are you going for gold
@NickForest999
Saw them last night in Brighton and they’re still as fresh and fantastic as they ever were…if you get a chance see them live, you won’t be disappointed!
@zepo82
I know this is a 6 month old thing - good to know though!
@philpants44
Saw em Monday in stoke on trent. So good!
@davidmaddox9119
Damn...good old 90's bands,proper tunes,still great.🎵👍
@princegroove
Shed Seven, Oasis, Charlatans, and Verve are the soundtrack to my kid life. 💯🔥✌️
@euanshanks
Totally. Still listening to the classics. Stay safe
@jennyradcliffe5570
Ditto
@hazelmitchell
Egg
@nayf7682
Same along with Blur, Radiohead, Pulp, Stone Roses, Happy Mondays, Primal scream
@stringer-ik1pc
Imagine having. One direction. Littlemix, etc as your childhood memories. 😢 Sad.