According to the All Time Low Songfacts, Max joined The Wanted following the demise of his former group Avenue, Siva had appeared as a model in several advertisement campaigns and Nathan was plucked from the Sylvia Young acting school.
In July 2010, the group released their debut single all time low. The single debuted at #1 on the UK singles chart. Their second single, heart vacancy, debuted at #2 on the UK singles chart. Their self-titled debut album reached #4 on the UK albums chart in October 2010.
There are other bands called the Wanted:
1) a Russian psycho-rockabilly trio from Smolensk, Russia. The Wanted have a stompin’ rockin’ style which sits neatly between Psychobilly and Neo-Rockabilly.
2) an American garage rock from Detroit, MI, United States, active from the mid-60s to mid-70s. Tim Shea (lead guitar), Arnie DeClark (guitar), Dave Farnstrom (organ), Bill Montgomery (bass), Chip Stalmer (drums). Made at least 5 singles between 1966-1977.
3) French punk band
4) Dancehall band
Golden
The Wanted Lyrics
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It's just another fight to me
If we don't take it on we won't get far
It seems so far away but so close
It's there for us to take when most
Would waste it don't waste it
And we live another day
And we rise like a phoenix
From the flames
And it burns but it turns out golden
We loved to dream aloud
With both feet on the ground
But where's the sense in that
We'd never get it back
We'd be wasted we'd be wasted
And we try and we fall
And we live another day
And we rise like a phoenix
From the flames
And it burns but it turns out golden
And went for the sky
And fell down low
And flew too high
But we still survived cos you and I
We turned out Golden
They tore it to pieces
We'll build it again
Ah ah ah ah
Ah ah ah ah
And we try and we fall
And we live another day
And we rise like a phoenix
From the flames
And it burns but it turns out golden
And went for the sky
And fell down low
And flew too high
But we still survived cos you and I
We turned out Golden
The lyrics to The Wanted's song Golden convey a message of hope and perseverance despite the challenges and obstacles that we may encounter. The song starts with the lines, "Don't live in black and white do we, it's just another fight to me". This is indicating that life isn't straightforward, and it comes with its own challenges. However, these difficulties should not dictate our way of life. The chorus highlights this dynamic, with lyrics like "And we try and we fall, and we live another day, and we rise like a phoenix from the flames, and it burns but it turns out golden".
The song goes on to express the idea that dreams are essential, and giving up on them is a waste of potential. "We loved to dream aloud, with both feet on the ground, but where's the sense in that? We'd never get it back, we'd be wasted, we'd be wasted". The lyrics urge people to follow their dreams even if it means taking risks because if you don't take that leap of faith, you'll never know what potential you might have had.
The bridge is an anthem of rising to the top despite the difficulties that could hinder one's progress. "And went for the sky, and fell down low, and flew too high, but we still survived cos you and I, we turned out Golden". Overall, the lyrics offer a sense of hope and determination that are essential in achieving success.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't live in black and white do we
Life is not simply good or bad, it's a spectrum of experiences
It's just another fight to me
Challenges are a natural part of life and can be overcome
If we don't take it on we won't get far
We must face life's challenges in order to progress
It seems so far away but so close
Success may seem distant, but it's within reach if we work for it
It's there for us to take when most
Opportunities are available to those who seek them
Would waste it don't waste it
We should not squander the chances we are given
And we try and we fall
We make attempts and sometimes we fail
And we live another day
Despite our failures, we keep going
And we rise like a phoenix
We are resilient and can recover from setbacks
From the flames
From the hardships we face
And it burns but it turns out golden
Although our efforts may be difficult, they can lead to great success
We loved to dream aloud
We have high aspirations that we express freely
With both feet on the ground
We are practical and realistic in our approach
But where's the sense in that
What's the point of dreaming if we don't strive for it?
We'd never get it back
If we don't pursue our dreams, we'll always wonder "what if?"
We'd be wasted we'd be wasted
Our potential would be wasted if we don't act on our aspirations
They tore it to pieces
Others may criticize and discourage us
We'll build it again
We can overcome setbacks and start anew
And went for the sky
We aimed high and took a risk
And fell down low
Our attempt may not have been successful
And flew too high
We may have gotten carried away with our ambition
But we still survived cos you and I
We persevered because of our partnership and support
We turned out Golden
Despite the challenges we faced, we achieved success
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: MAX GEORGE, SIVA KANESWARAN, JAMES MCGUINESS, TOM PARKER, NATHAN SYKES, JAMIE ALEXANDER HARTMAN
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