When asked about the meaning of the song, the band described it as such: “We love that song too. It was one of the last ones we wrote so it’s still fresh for us. I guess its kinda about getting older and people moving out of your life, and knowing that you’ll still be a part of each others lives for...
[Verse 1]
Now it's been long enough to talk about it
I've started not to doubt it, just wrap my head around it
I remember when you told me it's an everyday decision
But with my double vision, how was I supposed to see the way?
[Pre-Chorus]
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
[Chorus]
Always the fool with the slowest heart
But I know you'll take me with you
We'll live in spaces between walls
[Verse 2]
Every city's got a graveyard
A service bought and paid for
Now I'm sleeping in the backyard
Passing out as night turns into day
[Pre-Chorus]
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
[Chorus]
Always the fool with the slowest heart
But I know you'll take me with you
We'll live in spaces between walls
[Bridge]
Go and stretch out my arms long as they need to be
Turn off all alarms and lie to me
Go and stretch out my arms long as they need to be
Turn off all alarms and lie to me
[Pre-Chorus]
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
Haven't I given enough, given enough?
[Chorus]
Always the fool with the slowest heart
But I know you'll take me with you
I know I'll take you with me
Always the fool with the slowest heart
But I know you'll take me with you
We'll live in spaces between walls
Gilded Lily was written by Brian Oblivion & Madeline Follin.
Gilded Lily was produced by Cults.
Cults released Gilded Lily on Fri Oct 06 2017.
Yes, “Gilded Lily” was certified gold by the RIAA on May 2, 2023.