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Golden Brown
The Stranglers Lyrics
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Lays me down, with my mind she runs
Throughout the night
No need to fight
Never a frown with golden brown
Every time just like the last
On her ship tied to the mast
Takes both my hands
Never a frown with golden brown
Golden brown, finer temptress
Through the ages she's heading west
From far away
Stays for a day
Never a frown with golden brown
Never a frown (never a frown), never a frown
With golden brown (with golden brown), with golden brown
Never a frown (never a frown), never a frown
With golden brown (with golden brown), with golden brown
Never a frown (never a frown), never a frown
With golden brown (with golden brown), with golden brown
Never a frown (never a frown), never a frown
With golden brown (with golden brown), with golden brown
The Stranglers' song Golden Brown explores the theme of addiction and the allure of a particular substance or experience. The "golden brown" in the lyrics is a reference to heroin, a drug that is often described as possessing a golden brown color. The texture of the drug is compared to the sun, highlighting the seductive nature of the substance. This comparison is reinforced by the line "Lays me down, with my mind she runs", which suggests that the singer is overcome by the drug's effects and is unable to resist its pull.
The song is structured around a series of repeated patterns, illustrating the cyclical nature of addiction. The singer is caught in a loop, returning to the drug "every time just like the last". The metaphor of being "on her ship tied to the mast" suggests that the singer is powerless, unable to steer their life in any other direction. The allusion to "distant lands" could refer to the mental and physical dislocation that often accompanies addiction, with the drug's effects transporting the singer to another world.
The repeated refrain of "Never a frown with golden brown" adds an almost ironic twist to the song. The singer is clearly in the grip of a dangerous and destructive addiction, yet there is an element of pleasure or satisfaction in the experience that is difficult for them to give up. The song's message is therefore complex, acknowledging the various ways in which addiction can be enticing and difficult to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden brown, texture like sun
This person is describing their lover's skin, which has a warm and radiant quality to it.
Lays me down, with my mind she runs
This person is entranced by their lover, who has the power to put them at ease and stimulate their thoughts all at once.
Throughout the night
The singer spends long periods of time with this person, presumably engaging in intimate activities.
No need to fight
There are no disagreements or problems between the artist and their partner.
Never a frown with golden brown
The artist is very happy and content in this relationship, with no bad emotions that could mar their happiness.
Every time just like the last
Every time the singer is with their lover, it is just as amazing and exciting as the first time.
On her ship tied to the mast
The singer feels as if they are under their lover's spell or control, much like a sailor would be to their ship's mast.
To distant lands
The artist and their lover travel far and wide together, exploring and experiencing new things.
Takes both my hands
The artist's lover is very involved with them, both physically and emotionally.
Golden brown, finer temptress
The artist is acknowledging their lover as a highly irresistible and seductive figure.
Through the ages she's heading west
The singer's lover is seen as timeless and adventurous, always seeking new horizons in their journey through life.
From far away
The artist's lover comes from a place that is distant or unfamiliar to them.
Stays for a day
The singer's lover only stays for a short time before moving on to new experiences.
Never a frown with golden brown
Once again, the singer emphasizes the consistent happiness they feel with their lover, even when they are apart.
Never a frown (never a frown), never a frown
The singer repeats this phrase to emphasize how consistently happy they are.
With golden brown (with golden brown), with golden brown
The artist repeats the name of their lover here, as if to emphasize how important this person is to them.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Duffy, Dave Greenfield, Hugh Cornwell, Jean Jacques Burnel
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@lonismith6491
Today I am 22 days sober!
I was asked to write my goodbye to Heroin & did a play off this song which I listened to throughout my addiction….
Golden brown, from the cartel
Knocks me out, with my mind it numbs me out
All through the nigh, no need to fight
Never a frown with Golden Brown
Every time, just like the last
Slavery, supply running out fast
Starting to lie, stealing all in sight
Beginning to frown on Golden Brown
Golden Brown, running my life
Throughout my years, heading fast south
No end in sight, no strength to fight
Please end my life, Oh Golden Brown
My God pulls me out, I’m willing to change
Treatment is Hell, fighting for my own life
Temptations surround, I push them all out
I’m ALIVE without golden brown!
@A_ne_vajno
Немецкие диско-звёзды вне конкуренции!!!
(Arabesque,
Chilly?
D.D.Jackson,
Boney M,
Blue System
CC Catch
Bad Boys Blue
Silent Circle
Silver Convention
Alphaville
Modern Talking
The Twins
Milli Vanilli
Scooter
La Bouche
Mr. President
Они гораздо круче и веселей унылого (и слишком проблемного) английского рока...
@ehaltar4694
[Verse 1]
Golden brown, texture like sun
Lays me down, with my mind she runs
Throughout the night, no need to fight
Never a frown with golden brown
[Verse 2]
Every time, just like the last
On her ship tied to the mast
To distant lands, takes both my hands
Never a frown with golden brown
[Verse 3]
Golden brown, finer temptress
Through the ages, she's heading west
From far away, stays for a day
Never a frown with golden brown
[Instrumental Interlude]
[Outro]
Never a frown (never a frown)
(Never a frown) with golden brown (with golden brown)
(With golden brown) never a frown (never a frown)
(Never a frown) with golden brown (with golden brown)
(With golden brown) never a frown (never a frown)
(Never a frown) with golden brown (with golden brown)
(With golden brown) never a frown (never a frown)
(Never a frown) with golden brown (with golden brown)
@jonjon4634
One of the most gorgeous songs ever made.
@engelberthumperdinck2235
The songs about heroin?
@cviasco8571
@@engelberthumperdinck2235 it’s not, it’s actually a cover
@lilwelfarecheck3626
@@cviasco8571 first of all, it’s not a cover. Second of all it is very much about doing heroin ( the stranglers have said it before). And third why would it being a cover stop the meaning of the song?
@lilwelfarecheck3626
@@Feyflyer that’s called sampling a song, if that was the case then lucid dreams and many other big rap/pop songs would be covers
@Feyflyer
@@lilwelfarecheck3626 to each their own opinion. In my opinion the original is too close; for this at the very least to be an homage. It's a lovely version, I'm an equal fan of both :)
@user-kj5wn2jp2j
I’m now 57. The more I listen to this the more I appreciate how absolutely brilliant and astonishing it is.
@GeorgeDuthie
Why
@stavrospapadimitriou7631
One of the nicest songs ever written about a life-destroying drug.
@stavrospapadimitriou7631
@@melroseplace1424 Thanks for that. I must have been misinformed. That makes me feel so much better about the death of my brother.