Silver Threads and Golden Needles
The Springfields Lyrics


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I don't want your lonely mansion
With a tear in every room
All I want's the love you've promised
Beneath the halo moon

But you think I should be happy
With your money and your name
And hide myself in sorrows
While you play your cheatin' game

Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine

You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind
Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine

Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine
And I dare not drown my sorrows
In the warm glow of your wine

You can't buy my love with money
For I never was that kind




Silver threads and golden needles
Cannot mend this heart of mine

Overall Meaning

In The Springfields' song "Silver Threads and Golden Needles," the singer expresses her desire for love and companionship instead of material possessions that her partner offers her. She doesn't want his lonely mansion with a tear in every room, but rather the love that he has promised her under the beautiful halo moon. However, he seems to think that money and his name should be enough to keep her happy, even though he's playing his cheatin' game. Despite his attempts, silver threads and golden needles cannot fix the damage that he has done to her heart, and she realizes that drowning her sorrows in his wine won't help either. She refuses to be bought with money because she never was that kind, and ultimately knows that silver threads and golden needles cannot mend her heart.


The lyrics of "Silver Threads and Golden Needles" are reflective of the larger societal shifts happening in the early 1960s, when the song was first released. Women were beginning to assert their independence and reject traditional gender roles, which often included marrying for social or financial gain rather than for love. Interestingly, the song was written by male songwriters Dick Reynolds and Jack Rhodes, indicating that they were attuned to these shifting attitudes as well. The song was originally recorded in 1956 by Wanda Jackson, but it was The Springfields' 1962 version that became a hit in both the UK and the US.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't want your lonely mansion With a tear in every room
I am not interested in your fancy house that is full of sorrow and loneliness.


All I want's the love you've promised Beneath the halo moon
I only desire the love that you have pledged to me under the glowing moon.


But you think I should be happy With your money and your name And hide myself in sorrows While you play your cheatin' game
You believe that I should be content with your wealth and social status, while I suffer in sadness as you continue to be unfaithful to me.


Silver threads and golden needles Cannot mend this heart of mine And I dare not drown my sorrows In the warm glow of your wine
No amount of extravagant gifts can fix my broken heart, and I refuse to use alcohol as a crutch to ease my pain.


You can't buy my love with money For I never was that kind Silver threads and golden needles Cannot mend this heart of mine
My love cannot be purchased with material possessions because I have never been that shallow, and even the most valuable of items cannot mend my heart.


Silver threads and golden needles Cannot mend this heart of mine And I dare not drown my sorrows In the warm glow of your wine
Once again, I reaffirm that my heart cannot be fixed by anything other than genuine love, and I refuse to resort to alcohol to escape my emotions.


You can't buy my love with money For I never was that kind Silver threads and golden needles Cannot mend this heart of mine
To reiterate, I cannot be won over by material possessions, for I have never been that shallow, and even the most precious of items cannot mend my broken heart.




Lyrics © CARLIN AMERICA INC
Written by: Dick Reynolds, Jack Rhodes

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The lady singer in this group Mary O'Brien known by her stage name Dusty Springfield later became a major star when the group broke up. She died at a young age from breast cancer. Her last wish was to return to Ireland to die. Her ashes are scattered at the Cliffs of Mother, County Clare, Ireland...R.I.P. Dusty đŸ„€

m miller

The man usually to the right of the picture is her brother.

Efferpheasants

Born in London England.

Linda Berg

The Springfields' version of this song is by far the best and Dusty's voice makes it so!

Mary Davidson

Also, her brothers harmonizing.

Sir Robin.

paul austin sorry .. can't agree 
. I think Dusty nailed it. ( but it's all down to choice and it would be a boring world if we all thought the same. )

Margaret Campbell

I agree the Springfields nailed it especially with Dusty

Dan Ofw12

paul austin p

howie9751

This more like a group sing-a-long then a woman telling you about her troubles.

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pattigee1

A huge hit in North America, still love this song - the lyrics, the rhythm, and Dusty's gorgeous, powerful voice. Thanks.

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