The Golden Path feat. The Flaming Lips
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics

As I walked along
The singer begins their journey, implying that it is a journey that's been taken before by others

The supposed golden path
The journey is perceived to be a route that would lead them to a better life

I was confronted
The situation becomes challenging for the singer

By mysterious spectre
A frightening and ghostly figure appeared on their path, making the journey even more challenging

He pointed to the graveyard
The figure points towards the end of the journey, indicating the inevitability of death

Over on yonder hill
The graveyard is situated on a faraway hill, which is beyond the sight of the singer

I paused in cosmic reflection
The singer becomes introspective and thoughtful, pondering the larger questions of life

Confused on wondering
The artist is uncertain about their understanding or interpretation of the journey, making them hesitant to continue

Of how I came to die
The artist questions the inevitability of death and wonders if there is a way to avoid it

Hm!
The artist expresses a momentary emotional outburst as they encounter fear and uncertainty

I was confused
The singer becomes even more perplexed about their situation

Coz if I was dead
The artist questions whether they have actually died or not

How and why did I die
The singer is puzzled about the cause of their potential death

And I composed myself
The singer regains their composure despite the confusion and fear

And decided I should face it
The singer resolves to confront the challenge head-on

Then I stood paralyzed
The artist encounters another obstacle that stops them in their tracks

On the supposed golden path
The path that was once believed to be full of promise now appears dangerous and uncertain

And I was confronted
The singer finds themselves in another encounter that adds to their distress

By powerful demon force
The obstacle is too strong and formidable, potentially requiring external help

And there was the devil
The artist encounters a classic representation of evil in the form of the devil

And we spoke his words
The artist and the devil engage in conversation, with the devil's words dripping with malice and wickedness

Flowed like glowing lava from the mouth of a volcano
The devil's words are powerful and destructive, searing through everything in their path

And I said:
The singer responds with a plea for help and mercy

Help me, Lord!!
The artist seeks assistance from a higher power

I found myself in some kinda hell
The singer confronts the possibility that they may have entered a place of eternal damnation

But I did not believe in heaven and hell
The singer's belief system is challenged or non-existent

World in opposites kind of reality
The singer observes the duality of the world's reality, with good and evil often at odds with each other

But I gained control of myself
The artist regains confidence and determination to continue the journey

And decided to press on
The artist commits to continuing the journey despite the challenges

I was trembling with fear
The singer encounters more obstacles that add to their trepidation and uncertainty

All the lions and the wizards yet to come
The singer expects to face even more formidable challenges in their journey

I seen in the distance
The artist observes things that appear to be far away and difficult to reach

Silver mountains rising high in the clouds
The artist sees something that symbolises hope or achievement, such as a mystical place or a treasure to discover

And a voice from above did whisper
The artist receives a message from a higher power, potentially guiding them towards the right path or decision

Some shining answer from the moon
The answer or message appears mystical or otherworldly, perhaps illuminating the path or providing clarity

Please forgive me
The artist speaks to someone, potentially challenging their perception of the journey and seeking forgiveness for past mistakes or misdeeds

I never meant to hurt you
The singer acknowledges that their actions or words may have caused harm to others, stating that it was not their intention