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Stay Gold is a positive song about a woman who is encouraging her partner to "stay gold" and to remain happy, even when tough times are near. The lyrics of the song were inspired by Robert Frost's poem Nothing Gold Can Stay and Stevie Wonder's song of the same name. The composition has a prominent piano background with a slight R&B feel.
Stay Gold
Utada Hikaru Lyrics
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(because I love you)
nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
(you don't have to worry about anything)
my darling, stay gold
(my darling, stay gold)
mujakini waratte kudasaina
(please smile innocently)
itsumademo...
(forever...)
anata no hitomi no oku ni hisomu shounenn
(the young boy hidden deep within your eyes)
watashi no honnou kusugutte yamanai
(continues to entice my instincts)
aah douka sonomama
(aah somehow, let it continue)
good luck.
(good luck)
kanashii koto ha kitto
(there will most likely continue to be)
konosakinimo ippai aruwa
(sad things ahead of us)
my darling, stay gold
(my darling, stay gold)
kizutsuku koto mo daijidakara
(because even getting hurt is important)
Daisuki dakara zutto
(because I love you)
nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
(you don't have to worry about anything)
my darling, stay gold
(my darling, stay gold)
mujakini waratte kudasaina
(please smile innocently)
itsumademo...
(forever...)
shuushoku mo kimatte
(figured out a job)
asondebakari irarenaine
(we can't continue playing around forever)
otona no joushiki ya chie mi ni tsukeru no mo ii
(sometimes it's good to learn adult intelligence and common sense)
aah kyou ha konomama
(ahh tonight, let's just say)
good night
(good night)
Kawariyuku no ga
(they say change is)
hito no kokoro no tsune dato iimasuga
(a fundamental part of the human heart)
ne daarin your soul
(but darling, your soul)
yasashiku kagayaki tsuzukeruwa
(Will continue to shine kindly)
Daisuki dakara zutto
(because I love you)
nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
(you don't have to worry about anything)
my darling, stay gold
(my darling, stay gold)
mujakini waratte kudasaina
(please smile innocently)
itsumademo...
(forever...)
Daisuki dakara zutto
(because I love you)
nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
(you don't have to worry about anything)
my darling, stay gold
(my darling, stay gold)
mujakini waratte iraretara
(if I can keep smiling innocently)
otsunohimo...
(each and every day...) (less)
The song "Stay Gold" by Utada Hikaru is a message of love and hope. The first verse establishes the singer's love for the person they are singing to, and reassures them that they don't have to worry about anything. The chorus repeats the message of the title, that the singer wants their beloved to "stay gold," meaning to stay true to themselves and to keep their positive, shining qualities. The second verse describes how the person's spirit, embodied by a young boy hidden in their eyes, continues to attract the singer's instincts, and even though there will likely be sad things in the future, it is important to stay true to oneself and to keep shining.
The final verse brings in the idea of change, saying that while change may be a fundamental part of the human heart, the singer wants their beloved to continue to shine kindly, to "stay gold." The song ends with a repetition of the chorus. Overall, the song is a message of love, reassurance, and hope, encouraging the listener to stay true to themselves and remain positive in the face of adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Daisuki dakara zutto
Because I love you
nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
You don't have to worry about anything
my darling, stay gold
My darling, stay true to yourself and don't change despite life's challenges
mujakini waratte kudasaina
Please smile innocently and continue to be carefree
itsumademo...
Forever...
anata no hitomi no oku ni hisomu shounenn
The young boy hidden deep within your eyes
watashi no honnou kusugutte yamanai
Continues to entice my instincts and just won't stop
aah douka sonomama
Aah somehow, let it continue
good luck.
Good luck
kanashii koto ha kitto
There will most likely continue to be sad things ahead of us
konosakinimo ippai aruwa
Even in the present, there are so many sad things
kizutsuku koto mo daijidakara
Because even getting hurt is important and has value
shuushoku mo kimatte
Figured out a job
asondebakari irarenaine
We can't continue playing around forever
otona no joushiki ya chie mi ni tsukeru no mo ii
Sometimes it's good to learn adult intelligence and common sense
aah kyou ha konomama
Ahh tonight, let's just say
good night
Good night
Kawariyuku no ga
They say change is
hito no kokoro no tsune dato iimasuga
A fundamental part of the human heart
ne daarin your soul
But darling, your soul
yasashiku kagayaki tsuzukeruwa
Will continue to shine kindly
otsunohimo...
Each and every day...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HIKARU (HIKASOU U) UTADA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
はな
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
あなたの瞳の奥に潜む少年
私の本能をくすぐって止まない
ああ どうかそのまま good luck
悲しいことは きっと
この先にもいっぱいあるわ
My darling Stay gold
傷つくことも大事だから
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
就職も決まって 遊んでばっかりいらんないね
大人の常識や知恵 身につけるのもいい
ああ 今日はこのまま good night
変わりゆくのが 人の
こころの常だと言いますが
ねえダーリン your soul
優しく輝きつづけるわ
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑っていられたら いつの日も
Seo Yun Bang
Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte kudasaina
Itsumademo...
Anata no hitomi no oku ni hisomu shounenn
Watashi no honnou kusugutte yamanai
Aah douka sonomama
Good Luck
Kanashii koto wa kitto
Konosakinimo ippai aruwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Kizutsuku koto mo daijidakara
Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte kudasaina
Itsumademo...
Shuushoku mo kimatte
Asondebakari irarenaine
Otona no joushiki ya chie mi ni tsukeru no mo ii
Aah Kyou wa konomama
Good Night
Kawariyuku no ga
Hito no kokoro no tsune dato iimasuga
Ne daarin Your Soul
Yasashiku kagayaki tsuzukeruwa
Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte kudasaina
Itsumademo...
Daisuki dakara zutto
Nannimo shinpai iranaiwa
My Darling, Stay Gold
Mujakini waratte iraretara
Itsunohimo...
Rose
daisuki dakara zutto
nanni mo shinpai iranai wa
My darling Stay gold
mujaki ni waratte kudasai na itsumademo
I love you
So I don't need to worry about anything
My darling Stay gold
Smile innocently for me forever
anata no hitomi no oku ni hisomu shounen
watashi no honnou o kusugutte tomanai
The boy hiding in your eyes
Hasn't stopped tickling my instincts
aa douka sono mama Good luck
Aa, somehow, just like this Good luck
kanashii koto wa kitto
kono saki ni mo ippai aru wa
My darling Stay gold
kizutsuku koto mo daiji dakara
Certainly, there will be many
Sad things from here on
My darling Stay gold
Because even painful things are important
daisuki dakara zutto
nanni mo shinpai iranai wa
My darling Stay gold
mujaki ni waratte kudasai na itsumademo
I love you
So I don't need to worry about anything
My darling Stay gold
Smile innocently for me forever
shuushoku mo kimatte asonde bakkari irannai wa
otona no joushiki ya chie mi ni tsukeru no mo ii
When job-seraching, always, you don't need to play around
Applying some adult common sense and wisdom is good
aa kyou wa kono mama Good night
Aa Just like this for today Good night
kawari yuku no ga hito no
kokoro no tsune da to iimasu ga
nee, daarin Your soul
yasahiku kagayaki tsudukeru wa
It can be said the normal feelings
Of a person's heart are something that change
Nee, darling Your soul
Shines on tenderly
daisuki dakara zutto
nanni mo shinpai iranai wa
My darling Stay gold
mujaki ni waratte kudasai na itsumademo
I love you
So I don't need to worry about anything
My darling Stay gold
Smile innocently for me forever
daisuki dakara zutto
nanni mo shinpai iranai wa
My darling Stay gold
mujaki ni waratte iraretara itsu no hi mo
I love you
So I don't need to worry about anything
My darling Stay gold
Just stay smiling innocently Always
miji yah
大好きだから ずっと
I love you forever
何も心配いらないよ
So you dont have to worry about anything
My darling stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
keep smiling innocently forevermore
I like this lyrics.
Mohi Mohi
なんでこんな素敵な曲を作れるの。 何度も何度も聞いてしまう。大好きです！
はな
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
あなたの瞳の奥に潜む少年
私の本能をくすぐって止まない
ああ どうかそのまま good luck
悲しいことは きっと
この先にもいっぱいあるわ
My darling Stay gold
傷つくことも大事だから
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
就職も決まって 遊んでばっかりいらんないね
大人の常識や知恵 身につけるのもいい
ああ 今日はこのまま good night
変わりゆくのが 人の
こころの常だと言いますが
ねえダーリン your soul
優しく輝きつづけるわ
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑ってくださいな いつまでも
大好きだから ずっと
なんにも心配いらないわ
My darling Stay gold
無邪気に笑っていられたら いつの日も
Jose L Garcia
Hikaru sounds like an angel. I really like this song. Her voice really hits me in my soul.
ゆみか
久々にきいたけど、やっぱり泣ける😭♡すきだな〜この歌
まんまるマオ
ずっと一途に大好きなひとを想うとこの曲が頭の中に流れてくる
ii you
This is my best comfort song. Whenever I feel sad, worried, rejected (just like today), I just turn to it and remind myself about my pure heart and smile♥
Utada sees through humankinds
Winter Runner
I hope you’re doing better ❤ you got this ❤️💕🤩🤞
ii you
@Winter Runner Thank you (girls support girls^ ^)! I hope life's treating you well and decently too~
Winter Runner
@ii you Ahaha not so much I won't lie. I hope life's treating you even better!
kiyo
心が落ち着く曲ですね。何かわからないけど優しい気持ちになります。