Stay Gold
The Big Pink Lyrics
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And beat the darkness into light
We'll write our names across the town
Up is up and so is down
Forgive your lovers, but don't forget their names
And let their spirit remain
Stay gold, gold
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
You shine the light for us to follow
The stings our fingers just won't go
Chrome letters, outlines, arrows fall
The words took off, we watched them fall
Desire of our mind is now written on the wall
Forgive your lovers, but don't forget their names
And let their spirit remain
Stay gold, gold
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
You shine the light for us to follow
How vast the darkness
We disappear into the light
Follow the torch we made
In the end, we're all made of gold
And now I know, I will not be saved
Unless I follow
And now I know, I will not be saved
Unless I follow
Stay gold, gold
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
You shine the light for us to follow
If you lead, I will follow
The lyrics of Stay Gold by The Big Pink talk about experiencing the ups and downs of life but ultimately finding the way out of darkness by staying gold. The first section of the song talks about the different emotions that people experience, from laughter to tears. But the key is to overcome the darkness by turning it into light. The lyrics also mention the desire to leave a mark on the world by "writing our names across the town." The chorus emphasizes the importance of shining the light so that others can follow and not lose their way. The gold metaphor represents the idea that everyone has something precious in them that allows them to shine.
The second verse of the song talks about how the words of the mind can become a physical manifestation on the wall. It acknowledges that not all love stories have a happy ending but urges listeners to forgive but not forget. The final section emphasizes the idea of following the light that has been created by those who have gone before. The lyrics suggest that by following this torch, individuals can become something greater than themselves and find their inner gold. The song concludes with the realization that following the light is necessary for salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
A time to laugh, a time to cry
Life has different phases, sometimes happy and sometimes sad.
And beat the darkness into light
Overcoming difficult times and finding a way to happiness.
We'll write our names across the town
Making a significant impact on the world.
Up is up and so is down
Things may seem confusing and upside down at times, but it will always have a balance.
Forgive your lovers, but don't forget their names
Pardoning those who wronged you, but remembering the lessons they taught you.
And let their spirit remain
Honoring their memory and learning from their influence.
Stay gold, gold
Remain true to yourself, don't let anyone change who you are.
You shine the light for us to follow, gold
Being a role model for others and leading by example.
The stings our fingers just won't go
Regrets and guilt may linger even after the physical pain goes away.
Chrome letters, outlines, arrows fall
Everything fades over time, including memories and legacies.
The words took off, we watched them fall
Ideas and plans may not always work out as expected.
Desire of our mind is now written on the wall
Our dreams and aspirations are inscribed in our hearts.
How vast the darkness
The feeling of being lost or uncertain.
We disappear into the light
Finding hope and comfort in uncertain times.
Follow the torch we made
Finding guidance and support from those who have gone before us.
In the end, we're all made of gold
Every person has value and worth.
And now I know, I will not be saved unless I follow
Recognizing the benefits of following a guiding light or mentor.
If you lead, I will follow
Expressing trust and faith in someone who is a positive influence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ABRAHAM ORELLANA, LAVARAK MILO NAPOLEON CORDELL, ROBERTSON DAVID FRANCIS FURZE, PAUL RICHARD EPWORTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
newjerseyjustin
i always wondered how they found such perfect songs..
Juliawan Huang
I was working and this song kept on playing inside my head. The Big Pink, you STAY GOLD!!! :)
wild goose
Love this song!
Lit up in my mind out of nowhere, after all these years
0TheVegan0ThatCould0
Perfect song while chillin on the slopes in SSX.
Raine Vifquain
Fuckin a, great game with a great soundtrack
0TheVegan0ThatCould0
@Raine Vifquain A Decade later and I still play the game lol
Raine Vifquain
@0TheVegan0ThatCould0 I wish I could play it. It's only on ps3 and xbox 360 right?
Im Ricky I Win
@0TheVegan0ThatCould0 I haven't played in a long time but this game was so good, it's really too bad it got a lot of hate on launch. I hope they make a new one at some point and don't decide to abandon the series entirely, just imagine how good a new ssx would look and feel on the current gen consoles/PC. Are you still able to find people to compete with online?
Strange But Lovely
A kind of sound that I have been missing from my life. That's all I can say. Speaking more so for the music than the vocals.
Graham Angus
I've heard a few tracks from TBP's new album and trust me, the band are going to DOMINATE in 2012, the next few singles are HUGE!