Tommy’s music has already been featured on a number of TV shows, like HBO’s Ballers, Netflix’s original series What/If, TBS’ Search Party, Amy Schumer’s documentary Expecting Amy, and The Sinner, and he’s also scored the latest ad campaign for Apple’s iPad.
Gold
Tommy Newport Lyrics
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I said my chains are made of gold
{?} shining in my eyes
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
Woman, you're sitting awfully close to me
And all your words, they're ecstasy
It makes it awfully hard to breathe
You always knock me off my feet
You make me wanna chase my dreams
You said you made up your mind
I said my chains are made of gold
{?} shining in my eyes
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
You said you made up your mind
I said my chains are made of gold
{?} shining in my eyes
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
There's no one there to hold you
There's no one there to fold you
Into your very name
There's no one there to mold you
There's no one there to scold you
To drive you insane
You said you made up your mind
I said my chains are made of gold
{?} shining in my eyes
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
You said you made up your mind
I said my chains are made of gold
{?} shining in my eyes
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
The song "Gold" by Tommy Newport appears to be a conversation between two individuals. The first person seems to be struggling with uncertainty and direction in their life, while the second person appears to be more confident and sure of themselves. When the first person says "I don't know where I'm supposed to go," it suggests that they are lost and in need of guidance. The second person offers a glimpse of hope and reassurance by saying "my chains are made of gold," which could be interpreted as a metaphor for their own struggle and journey in life. They are telling the first person that even though they may feel lost or unsure, they have something valuable within themselves that can help guide them forward.
The second part of the song seems to focus on the attraction between the two individuals. The use of sensory language, such as "sugar, the taste of you is all too sweet," adds to the sense of desire and longing. However, this attraction seems to be conflicting with the first person's search for direction and purpose. They mention that the second person's words are "ecstasy," but they also make it "awfully hard to breathe." It could be interpreted that the second person is a distraction or hindrance to the first person's path in life.
Overall, "Gold" appears to be a song about the struggles of finding one's own path in life and the allure of distractions and attractions along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
You said you made up your mind
You have decided something
I said my chains are made of gold
I'm in a comfortable routine, but it's still limiting
{?} shining in my eyes
I'm blinded by the perceived luxury of my situation
I don't know where I'm supposed to go
I'm unsure of what I really want
Woman, you're sitting awfully close to me
Someone is tempting me with their presence
And all your words, they're ecstasy
My desire is fueled by their words
It makes it awfully hard to breathe
I'm overwhelmed by the prospect of giving in to my desire
Sugar, the taste of you is all too sweet
This person is too enticing to resist
You always knock me off my feet
I'm powerless to their charm
You make me wanna chase my dreams
They inspire me to pursue greater things
There's no one there to hold you
No one is there to offer support
There's no one there to fold you
No one is there to lend a helping hand
Into your very name
They don't even know your true identity
There's no one there to mold you
You're free to be whoever you want to be
There's no one there to scold you
No one is criticizing or holding you back
To drive you insane
Despite the freedom, the lack of guidance is maddening
Writer(s): Adam Farag
Contributed by Jason T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.