In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Say my name like it's the last time
Live today like it's your last night
We want to cry but we know it's alright
'Cause I'm with you and you're with me
Butterflies, butterflies, we were meant to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
We could rule the world someday, somehow
But we'll never be as bright as we are now
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
Promise me you'll stay the way you are
Keep the fire alive and stay young at heart
When the storm feels like it could blow you out remember
You got me and I got you
'Cause we are, butterflies, butterflies we were meant to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
When the innocence is dead and gone
These will be the times we look back on
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
I won't, I won't let your memory go
cause your colors they burn so bright
Who knows, who knows what tomorrow will hold
but I know that we'll be alright
'Cause we're butterflies, butterflies, we were made to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
We could rule the world someday, somehow
but we'll never be as bright as we are now
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
Live today like it's your last night
We want to cry but we know it's alright
'Cause I'm with you and you're with me
Butterflies, butterflies, we were meant to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
We could rule the world someday, somehow
But we'll never be as bright as we are now
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
Promise me you'll stay the way you are
Keep the fire alive and stay young at heart
When the storm feels like it could blow you out remember
You got me and I got you
'Cause we are, butterflies, butterflies we were meant to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
When the innocence is dead and gone
These will be the times we look back on
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
I won't, I won't let your memory go
cause your colors they burn so bright
Who knows, who knows what tomorrow will hold
but I know that we'll be alright
'Cause we're butterflies, butterflies, we were made to fly
You and I, you and I, colors in the sky
We could rule the world someday, somehow
but we'll never be as bright as we are now
We're standing in a light that won't fade
Tomorrow's coming but this won't change
'Cause some days stay gold forever
The memory of being here with you
Is one I'm gonna take my life through
'Cause some days stay gold forever
Lyrics submitted by soophieeexoxo
Gold Forever Lyrics as written by Steve Mac Claude Kelly
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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I think this song is basically about good times shared in a relationship. "Some days stay gold forever". This sentence proves everything. They'll always remember the lovely times spent together and those days will remain in their heart. <3
This song is awesome! I agree with the ONE other commenter, @scienceandfiction that this song is about the good times. It truly is a great song. Oh, and if you haven't seen the music video, WATCH IT! It is probably one of the funniest things I have ever seen. The Wanted sure do seem to have a good sense of humor.
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