When We Were Golden
Golden Days: A Nostalgic Anthem on Lost Innocence
Lyrics
wait my people what's the matter with us now?
Expressing concern about the current state of the community or society.
got no money, no looks, no know how.
Highlighting the lack of wealth, attractiveness, and knowledge.
used to pay for nothing, got everything free.
Recalling a time when things were obtained without cost.
when we were golden, when we were golden.
Nostalgia for a period in the past when everything seemed ideal.
just you wait til we can't do nothing right,
Fearing a time when abilities diminish, and outdoor activities are neglected.
and we get too tired and we don't even play outside.
Describing a scenario where fatigue hinders outdoor play.
used to wake the day with a smile on.
Remembering a time when each day began with a positive outlook.
when we were golden, when we were golden.
Longing for the golden days when life was vibrant and optimistic.
those were better days, those were better days.
Emphasizing that the past was superior, suggesting a sense of loss.
as so you don't forget yourself, oh no, oh no.
Encouraging self-awareness and reflection to avoid losing one's essence.
those were better days.
Reiterating the sentiment that the past was better.
wait my people now we're thinking much too small,
Observing a shift towards smaller thinking and limited aspirations.
and now we're working at instead of burning down city hall.
Commenting on a shift to practicality, working within the system instead of rebellion.
just try to forget so you can feel better about what you got,
Encouraging acceptance of the present and finding contentment with what one has.
cause what you got is what you got anyhow.
Stating that what you possess is what you have, regardless of desires.
oh my people we should just do better right?
Advocating for collective improvement and a commitment to doing better.
don't get to see the day, can't even stay up at night.
Expressing a difficulty in staying awake and engaged with life's challenges.
we used to think so big, then we forgot about
Reflecting on a time when grand visions were the norm.
when we were golden, when we were golden.
Recalling the golden era when things were more idealistic and hopeful.
those were better days, those were better days.
Reiteration of the belief that the past days were superior.
as so you don't forget yourself, oh no, oh no
Repeating the call for self-awareness to prevent losing one's true self.
those were better days, those were better days.
Affirmation that the past was indeed better, reinforcing the idea of loss.
as so you don't forget yourself, oh no, oh no
Reiterating the importance of self-awareness to preserve one's identity.
those were better days
Repeating the sentiment that the past days were superior.
wait my people what's the matter with us now?
Revisiting the concern about the current state of the community or society.
got no money, no looks, no know how.
Highlighting the continued lack of wealth, attractiveness, and knowledge.
used to pay for nothing, got everything free.
Recalling a time when things were obtained without cost, emphasizing the contrast with the present.
when we were golden, when we were golden.
Reiterating the nostalgia for a time when everything seemed ideal.
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