Like Gold
Vance Joy
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Time to let it go It won't let go of me Hanging by a thread Cutting the cord and then falling back into the Black 'cause if I don't If I wait 'til it feels right I'll be waiting my whole life Closing my eyes, remember how we were like Gold, when you see me Hi, if you need me Babe, that's the way it was That's the history Blue, how we used to roar Like an open fire That's the way it was But that's history Oh, oh That's the way it was But that's history Oh, oh That's the way it was But that's history I have a memory You're visiting me at night Climbing in my bed You were so quiet that you never woke me I love the way you could See the good in everything But, do we fuel the fire? Closing my eyes, remember how we were like Gold, when you see me Hi, if you need me Babe, that's the way it was That's the history Blue, how we used to roar Like an open fire That's the way it was But that's history Started with a word Now, look at where we are Everything we've done Is there on our faces for anyone willing to Read between the lines Now, look at where we are Everything we've done Is there on our faces for anyone willing to Oh, oh That's the way it was But that's history Oh, oh That's the way it was But that's history Well, I got a feeling Darling, it's possible that 'Cause love's got no ceiling Now, that it's just so strong And I got a feeling Like everything is possible I'm trying to change Mmm Gold, when you see me Hi, if you need me Babe, that's the way it was That's the history Blue, how we used to roar Like an open fire That's the way it was But that's history Started with a word Now, look at where we are Everything we've done Is there on our faces for anyone willing to Read between the lines Now, look at where we are Everything we've done Started out with just one Oh Gold, when you see me Hi, if you need me Babe, that's the way it was But that's history
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Written by: Dan Wilson, James Keogh
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15 facts about this song
Song Origin"Like Gold" is a song by Australian singer-songwriter Vance Joy from his second studio album, "Nation of Two."
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Album ReleaseThe album "Nation of Two" – where the song "Like Gold" is featured was released on 23 February 2018.
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Song Release"Like Gold" was released as the second single from the album on 3 November 2017.
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InspirationVance Joy shared in an interview that the song "Like Gold" was inspired by reflecting on a past relationship.
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Song CreationThe initial idea of "Like Gold" was written during a writing trip to Portugal, following the success of his first album.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Like Gold" represent an exploration of the sadness and nostalgia associated with bidding farewell to a period of time or a phase of life.
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Performance Style"Like Gold" retains Vance Joy's authentic acoustic style with a focus on his distinctive voice and heartfelt lyrics.
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Use in MediaThis song was used in the American television series "Shadowhunters," in season 3, episode 16, 'Stay with Me.'
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Chart Performance"Like Gold" didn't chart as well as other songs by Vance Joy, such as "Riptide," but it was well-received by his fan base, further establishing him as a prominent figure in the indie-folk genre.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Like Gold" was directed by Mimi Cave and was released on Vance's YouTube channel on 22 November 2017. The video has over a million views currently.
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Personal ConnectionVance Joy has stated that "Like Gold" had been a special song for him, and he had been saving it for the right moment. He also said that the song came easily and flowed out of him, just like some of the best songs he had written.
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Live PerformancesPrior to the song's official release, "Like Gold" was featured in Vance Joy's live concerts, where it became a fan-favorite.
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Album ThemeAlong with other songs in "Nation of Two", "Like Gold" also followed the album's theme of a perfectly self-contained couple; their world beginning and ending at the bed they share, the car they ride in, or any other place where they're together.
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Streaming FiguresAs of July 2021, "Like Gold" has over 69 million streams on Spotify.
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Acoustic VersionA stripped-back, acoustic version of "Like Gold" is featured in the album "Live at Red Rocks Amphitheatre," released in 2020.
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