gold rush
Taylor Swift Lyrics
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Twinkling
Eyes like sinking ships
On waters so inviting
I almost jump in
But I don't like a gold rush, gold rush
I don't like anticipating my face in a red flushI don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch
Everybody wants you
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
I don't like slow motion double vision in rose blush
I don't like that falling feels like flying 'til the bone crush
Everybody wants you
But I don't like a gold rush
What must it be like
To grow up that beautiful?
With your hair falling into place like dominos
I see me padding 'cross your wooden floors
With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door
At dinner parties
I call you out on your contrarian shit
And the coastal town
We wandered 'round had never
Seen a love as pure as it
And then it fades into the gray of my day old tea
'Cause you know it could never be
'Cause I don't like a gold rush, gold rush
I don't like anticipating my face in a red flush
I don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch
Everybody wants youEverybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
I don't like slow motion double vision in rose blush
I don't like that falling feels like flying 'til the bone crush
Everybody wants you
But I don't like a gold rush
What must it be like
To grow up that beautiful?
With your hair falling into place like dominoes
My mind turns your life into folklore
I can't dare to dream about you anymore
At dinner parties
Won't call you out on your contrarian shit
And the coastal town
We never found will never
See a love as pure as it
'Cause it fades into the gray of my day old tea
'Cause it will never be
Gleaming
Twinkling
Eyes like sinking ships
On waters so inviting
I almost jump in
In this song, Taylor Swift is caught in a struggle between her attraction and desire for someone who is desired by everyone, and the fear and caution that come with those feelings. The imagery of "sinking ships" and "waters so inviting" represents the danger that comes with pursuing this person, as she knows that everyone wants them and she fears the potential heartache that could come with getting involved. She doesn't like the idea of a "gold rush," or everyone clamoring to get a piece of something valuable without really understanding its worth. This is a metaphor for the objectification that can come with being desired by many, as people often become more interested in what they can get from someone rather than truly getting to know them. Taylor is critical of this mentality and values a pure, genuine connection over superficial excitement.
The second verse introduces a sense of nostalgia and longing for someone who is no longer in her life. She imagines what it must have been like to grow up with this person, marveling at their beauty and charm. She envisions scenarios of spending time with them, like padding across their wooden floors or attending dinner parties where they argue playfully. However, the chorus returns to her reservations about getting too close, as she realizes the relationship would never work in the long run. The song ends on a wistful note, with Taylor acknowledging the allure of this person but ultimately recognizing that their connection will remain in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Gleaming
Her eyes shine brightly
Twinkling
Her eyes are sparkling
Eyes like sinking ships
Her eyes express sadness and despair
On waters so inviting
The sadness in her eyes is inviting to the artist
I almost jump in
The artist is tempted to dive into her sadness
But I don't like a gold rush, gold rush
The singer doesn't like the chaotic feeling of a sudden rush of attention
I don't like anticipating my face in a red flush
The singer doesn't like the feeling of being embarrassed or blushing
I don't like that anyone would die to feel your touch
The artist doesn't like that others are so obsessed with her that it becomes unhealthy and potentially dangerous
Everybody wants you
Many people are drawn to her and desire her
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Many people fantasize about being in a relationship with her
Walk past, quick brush
When she brushes past someone, it's a fleeting moment
I don't like slow motion double vision in rose blush
The artist doesn't like feeling overwhelmed, as if time is slowing down and everything is colored in pink
I don't like that falling feels like flying 'til the bone crush
The singer doesn't like the feeling of falling in love, which can be euphoric but ultimately ends in heartache
What must it be like to grow up that beautiful?
The singer imagines what it would be like to be as beautiful as the person she's singing about
With your hair falling into place like dominos
Her hair falls gracefully, like dominoes toppling over
I see me padding 'cross your wooden floors
The artist imagines herself walking on the other person's floors in a relaxed, comfortable way
With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door
The artist imagines leaving her t-shirt behind on a hook or doorknob
At dinner parties
The singer imagines attending social events with the person she's singing about
I call you out on your contrarian shit
The singer isn't afraid to challenge the other person's opinions or beliefs
And the coastal town we wandered 'round had never seen a love as pure as it
The artist and the other person shared a unique, pure love that was unlike anything anyone in their town had ever seen
And then it fades into the gray of my day old tea
The memory of their love becomes less vivid over time, like a cup of tea that's been sitting out for too long
'Cause you know it could never be
The artist knows that she and the other person can never be together
My mind turns your life into folklore
The singer has romanticized the other person to the point where she's turned them into a legend or myth
I can't dare to dream about you anymore
The artist has accepted that she can't be with the other person and has stopped fantasizing about it
Won't call you out on your contrarian shit
The singer has stopped challenging the other person's beliefs or opinions
And the coastal town we never found will never see a love as pure as it
The singer and the other person never found the perfect place to be together, but they still had a pure love that can never be matched
'Cause it will never be
The singer knows that she and the other person can never be together
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jack Michael Antonoff, Taylor A. Swift
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@aurares
if mirrorball was the slow, quiet, lonely end of a high school dance, then gold rush would be the peak of the party, where everyone's warm and upbeat and joyful and flushed
@luciahendrix1942
that’s such a beautiful description
@stephaniesabate7931
this was how i pictured it
@alicerocksell5379
True
@danieelle6100
Omg yes❤
@raynasingh5297
Exactly
@devpriya7871
why isnt anyone talking about the beginning. it is so angelic. 😭
@Miley-vk1sw
Yeah!!!! I loved it so much!!!
@shyankasturi8969
The beginning reminds me of ghostin by Ari
@ameenaahmad6592
I know it's just so magical