We Are Golden
Mika
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Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No givin' up when you're young and you want some Running around again (Running around again) Running from running Waking up in the midday sun What's to live for' You could see what I've done Staring at emotion In the light of day I was running from the things that you'd say We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No giving up when you're young and you want some Running around again (Running around again) Running from running Running around again (Running around again) Running from running I was a boy at an open door Why you staring Do you still think that you know? Looking for treasure In the things that you threw Like a magpie I live for glitter, not you We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No giving up when you're young and you want some Now I'm sitting alone I'm finally looking around Left here on my own I'm gonna hurt myself Maybe losing my mind I'm still wondering why Had to let the world let it bleed me dry We are not what you think we are We are not what you think we are We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden Teenage dreams in a teenage circus Running around like a clown on purpose Who gives a damn about the family you come from? No giving up when you're young and you want some Running around again (Running around again) Running from running Running around again (Running around again) Running from running We are not what you think we are We are golden, we are golden
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Written by: Michael Holbrook Penniman
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"We Are Golden" was released on September 6, 2009 as the lead single from Mika's second studio album, "The Boy Who Knew Too Much."
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Song CompositionThe song was written and produced by Mika and Greg Wells. Wells has crafted songs for a handful of pop's biggest names, like Adele, Celine Dion, and Katy Perry.
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Music VideoThe music video of the song is directed by Jonas Åkerlund who is known for directing music videos for prominent artists like Madonna, Lady Gaga, and The Rolling Stones.
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PerformanceIn the Official Charts Company in the United Kingdom, "We Are Golden" debuted and peaked at number four. This makes it one of the top five singles by Mika.
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LyricsThe song lyrics celebrate adolescence and the freedom that comes with it, with lines like "We are not what you think we are / We are golden."
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Backup VocalsThe renowned gospel singers, the Andraé Crouch choir performed the backup vocals for the song.
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InfluenceMika stated in interviews that the song was inspired by his adolescent years, making it a tribute to teenage life.
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Style and GenreThe song exhibits Mika's trademark freewheeling pop style, with a pounding piano line and a huge, joyous chorus. It falls in the genre of Pop and Glam rock.
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Live PerformancesMika has performed "We Are Golden" live on many occasions, including on popular TV shows like "So You Think You Can Dance".
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InstrumentationAlong with its anthemic vocals, "We Are Golden" is noted for its layered instrumentation, which incorporates piano, a gospel choir, and Mika's distinctive falsetto.
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Sing-along QualityThe song is considered one of Mika's trademark sing-along anthems, making it popular at live performances and music festivals.
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Song LengthThe track's duration is approximately 3 minutes and 30 seconds, which falls into the standard song length for pop songs.
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Pop Culture"We Are Golden" was used in the trailer for the MTV show The Hard Times of RJ Berger.
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