Burning Gold

Christina Perri

About Burning Gold

"Burning Gold" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Christina Perri for her second studio album, Head or Heart (2014). The song was written by Perri and Kid Harpoon and produced by John Hill and Butch Walker. It was first released through the iTunes Store as a promotional single for Head or Heart on March 11, 2014, and was subsequently released as the second official single from the album on June 9, 2014. The song was used on seventh episode of second season of the American TV series, The Fosters.  


Year:
2014
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Looking for an exit in this world of fear
I can see the path that leads away
Mama never left, and daddy needs me here
I wish the wind would carry a change
Looking through the window to a world of dreams
I can see my future slip away
Honey you won't get there if you don't believe
I wish the wind would carry a change

I've had enough
I'm standing up
I need, I need a change
I've had enough
Of chasing luck
I need, I need a change

I'm setting fire to the life that I know (I know)
Let's start a fire everywhere that we go (we go)
We starting fires,
We starting fires till our lives are burning gold
Till our lives are burning gold

Looking for my ticket to a higher place
I can see my chance begin to fade
One step forward and two back again
I wish the wind would carry a change

I've had enough
I'm standing up
I need, I need a change
I've had enough
Of chasing luck
I need, I need a change

I'm setting fire to the life that I know (I know)
Let's start a fire everywhere that we go (we go)
We starting fires,
We starting fires till our lives are burning gold
Till our lives are burning gold

Looking back I see I had the flame in me
I'm the wind that's carrying a change

I've had enough
Of chasing luck
I need, I need a change

I'm setting fire to the life that I know (I know)
Let's start a fire everywhere that we go (we go)
We starting fires,
We starting fires till our lives are burning gold

I'm setting fire to the life that I know (I know)
Let's start a fire everywhere that we go (we go)
We starting fires,
We starting fires till our lives are burning gold
Till our lives are burning gold

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Christina Perri

Christina Judith Perri (born August 19, 1986) is an American singer-songwriter and musician from Philadelphia. Her song "Jar of Hearts" charted in the United States after it was featured on the Fox television show So You Think You Can Dance in 2010. Rolling Stone named her the "Band of the Week" on October 26, 2010. On May 10, 2011, Perri's "Jar of Hearts" was featured in the "Prom Night" episode of Fox musical series Glee; the following month, it was featured in the episode "Dance Amongst Daggers" of ABC Family drama Switched at Birth. Perri recorded the song "A Thousand Years" for the film The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn (2011) and it appears on the accompanying soundtrack. more »

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Written by: THOMAS EDWARD PERCY HULL, CHRISTINA PERRI

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Burning Gold" is a track from Christina Perri's second studio album, titled "Head or Heart," which was released in 2014.
Song Writer
Christina Perri is not only the performer of "Burning Gold," but she also co-wrote the song with David Hodges, a former band member of Evanescence.
Music Genre
The song falls under the pop and pop-rock genres.
Song Theme
"Burning Gold" communicates themes of overcoming adversity and self-empowerment.
Official Video
The official video for "Burning Gold" was released on August 1, 2014, and was directed by Jay Martin.
Song Inspiration
Christina Perri has stated in interviews that the song was inspired by her own life experiences and the desire to break free from a stagnant place in life.
Chart Performance
Though "Burning Gold" did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100, it did reach the 27th spot on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
Music Style
The song is known for its infusion of stratospheric choruses, synths, and drums.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised the song for its catchy melody and emotive lyrics, noting it as one of the standout tracks from the album.
Live Performances
Christina Perri has performed "Burning Gold" in various music shows and events, including on "Conan" in April 2014.

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