The Golden Boy
Shelby Lyrics
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How was your life?
How was your job today?
Some kind of peace of mind
So you
You were the right
You were replacement time
And you
You were so righteous
You went so wrong
You were so gone
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
Maybe tonight
Just for one day
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
You can play tonight
Tomorrow they'll be comin for you
Hey you
You came along
To the highest place
In lowest time
And you
You were the one
You were the Golden Boy
We waited on
And now
Ain't it no fun no more?
We were the broken back
You rested on
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
Maybe tonight
Just for one day
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
You can play tonight
Tomorrow they'll be comin for you
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
Maybe tonight
Just for one day
How was your life?
How was your weekend?
You can play tonight
Tomorrow they'll be comin for you
The song "The Golden Boy" by Shelby explores the theme of success and fame, and how it can often be fleeting. The lyrics are directed towards someone who has achieved success and asks about their life and how it is going. However, the lyrics also suggest that the success might be fading away and that the person is being replaced by someone else, which causes them to reflect on their life and what they have achieved.
The song speaks to the idea that success does not necessarily bring happiness or fulfillment. The lyrics suggest that the person was at the top but now they are falling from grace, and once they lose their fame, they will no longer be able to hide from their problems. The last few lines of the song convey a sense of regret and loss, as if the person has lost something important and can never get it back.
Overall, "The Golden Boy" is a poignant reminder that success is not everything and that it is important to appreciate what we have in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey you
The singer is addressing someone directly
How was your life?
The singer is asking about the state of someone's life
How was your job today?
The singer is asking about the state of someone's job
Some kind of peace of mind
The artist is expressing a desire for inner peace
So you
The artist is referring back to the person they were addressing earlier
You were the right
The singer is acknowledging that the addressed person was the correct choice for something
You were replacement time
The addressed person was a replacement for something or someone else
Guaranteed to shine
The addressed person was expected to perform well
And you
The artist is continuing to refer to the addressed person
You were so righteous
The addressed person was seen as having high moral standards
You went so wrong
The addressed person took a misstep and did something wrong
You were so gone
The addressed person went missing or became lost
And now
The singer is shifting to the current situation
Ain't it no fun no more?
The current situation is no longer enjoyable
We were the broken back
The singer and possibly others were doing the heavy lifting, while the addressed person got to enjoy the benefits
You rested on
The addressed person was able to relax and enjoy the benefits provided by others
You were the one
The addressed person was the focal point or centerpiece in the past
You were the Golden Boy
The addressed person was the one everyone looked up to or admired
We waited on
The singer and others were eagerly awaiting the addressed person's arrival or involvement
How was your life?
The artist is again asking about the state of someone's life
How was your weekend?
The artist is asking about the state of someone's weekend
Maybe tonight
There is a possibility for something to happen tonight
Just for one day
Whatever happens tonight will only last for one day
You can play tonight
The addressed person has the option to participate in tonight's activities
Tomorrow they'll be comin for you
There will be repercussions for what happens tonight, possibly in the form of others seeking revenge or justice
Contributed by Zoe V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.