Burning Gold
Burning Gold

Christina Perri - Burning Gold Lyrics

This compelling anthem is a call to action for those feeling stuck or unsatisfied in their current life situations. The song's protagonist expresses her frustration with the status quo and her desire for drastic changes. She's ready to ignite her life,… Read more

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Burning Gold Lyrics

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

Writer(s): THOMAS EDWARD PERCY HULL, CHRISTINA PERRI
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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What is the Meaning of Burning Gold?

This compelling anthem is a call to action for those feeling stuck or unsatisfied in their current life situations. The song's protagonist expresses her frustration with the status quo and her desire for drastic changes. She's ready to ignite her life, metaphorically setting it on fire, to transform it into something precious and fulfilling - hence 'burning gold'. She emphasizes the need for self-belief and determination to effect change, rejecting the idea of relying on luck. The lyrics also hint at familial responsibilities that may have held her back, highlighting the complexities of personal transformation. Ultimately, this track is an empowering ode to resilience, self-reinvention and the pursuit of a higher purpose in life.

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