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Studio albums
The Donnas (1997)
American Teenage Rock 'n' Roll Machine (1998)
Get Skintight (1999)
Turn 21 (2001)
Spend the Night (2002)
Gold Medal (2004)
Bitchin' (2007)
The Gold Medal
The Donnas Lyrics
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Every song has a perfect ending
But that's not good enough
Not good enough for you
I thought you opened up your gates
You claim that everyone relates
What was I thinking when I thought
Chorus:
I'll take note
Put on my coat
Leave you to read what I wrote
So sorry you never wanted me
But that's how you made me want the gold medal!!!!!
Cheer on the circus clowns
"This is the best of the towns"
What do you get from them
That you couldn't get from me?
It's where I got my start
But not where I left my heart
I take that with me
Now I've seen whats underneath
I'll take not
Put on my coat
Leave you to read what I wrote
So sorry you never wanted me
But that's how you made me want the gold medal!!!!!
Chorus- Repeat Two Times
Gold Medal!!!!!!!!!!!
The Donnas's song The Gold Medal is about the frustration of feeling unappreciated and not valued for one's talents and efforts. The lyrics express the disappointment in realizing that despite giving their all and feeling like they belong, they are not acknowledged or celebrated. The opening lines set the tone for the song, with the singer questioning the listener's expectations of a perfect ending, and whether that is good enough for them. The next few lines reveal the singer's belief that the listener claims to relate to everyone, but fails to see their worth.
The chorus is a defiant declaration of independence and self-worth. The singer puts on their coat and leaves the listener to read what they wrote, indicating that they have moved on and no longer want to waste their energy on someone who doesn't appreciate them. The final lines, "So sorry you never wanted me, but that's how you made me want the gold medal," show that the singer has been driven to strive for excellence despite feeling undervalued.
In essence, The Gold Medal is about breaking free from the expectations of others and valuing oneself for who they are. It's a powerful anthem for anyone who has felt unappreciated or unrecognized, and a call to action to strive for greatness, with or without the recognition of others.
Line by Line Meaning
So what were you expecting
What did you anticipate in this situation?
Every song has a perfect ending
All pieces of music have a flawless conclusion.
But that's not good enough
However, that is insufficient.
Not good enough for you
But that is inadequate for you.
I thought you opened up your gates
I believed you welcomed everyone.
You claim that everyone relates
You claim that everyone can connect with you.
What was I thinking when I thought
What was I contemplating when I believed
That meant me too
That applied to me as well?
I'll take note
I will make a written record.
Put on my coat
Get ready to depart.
Leave you to read what I wrote
I'll leave my written thoughts for you to peruse.
So sorry you never wanted me
I apologize that you never desired me.
But that's how you made me want the gold medal!!!!!
However, that is how you motivated me to aim for the gold medal!
Cheer on the circus clowns
Celebrate the performers in the circus.
"This is the best of the towns"
This is the premier location in town.
What do you get from them
What benefits do you derive from them?
That you couldn't get from me?
Which you couldn't get from me?
It's where I got my start
It's where I began my career.
But not where I left my heart
But it's not where I felt the most passionate.
I take that with me
I carry that with me everywhere I go.
Now I've seen what's underneath
Now I know what's beneath the surface.
Gold Medal!!!!!!!!!!!
The highest achievement possible!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALLISON ROBERTSON, BRETT ANDERSON, MAYA FORD, TORRANCE CASTELLANO
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