The opening track to Fine Line reveals the highs and ultimate fears one experiences during the Honeymoon Phase of a new and bright relationship. “Golden” also helps set the tone for the rest of the album — moving on from heartbreak.
Back in November 13, 2019, Styles announced his 2020 world tour ‘L...
[Intro]
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[Verse 1]
Golden, golden, golden as I open my eyes
Hold it, focus, hoping, take me back to the light
I know you were way too bright for me
I'm hopeless, broken, so you wait for me in the sky
Browns my skin just right
You're so golden
[Chorus]
You're so golden
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You're so golden
(Da-da-da-da, da, da-da-da-da)
I'm out of my head and I know that you're scared
Because hearts get broken
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[Verse 2]
I don't wanna be alone
I don't wanna be alone when it ends
Don't wanna let you know
I don't wanna be alone
But I, I can feel it take a hold (I can feel it take a hold)
I can feel you take control (I can feel you take control)
Of who I am and all I've ever known
Lovin' you's the antidote
Golden
[Chorus]
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You're so golden
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I don't wanna be alone
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You're so golden
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You're so golden
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I'm out of my head and I know that you're scared
Because hearts get broken
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[Bridge]
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
(Golden, golden, golden, golden)
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And I know that you're scared because I'm so open
[Chorus]
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You're so golden
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I don't wanna be alone
(Da-da-da-da, da, da-da-da-da)
You're so golden
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You're so golden
(Da-da-da-da, da, da-da-da-da)
You're so golden
(Da-da-da-da, da, da-da-da-da)
I'm out of my head and I know that you're scared
Because hearts get broken
(Da-da-da-da, da, da-da-da-da)
[Outro]
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Golden was written by Tyler Johnson & Kid Harpoon & Mitch Rowland & Harry Styles.
Golden was produced by Kid Harpoon & Tyler Johnson.
Harry Styles released Golden on Fri Dec 13 2019.
My favourite memory from making this album was the day we wrote ‘Golden’. We were all sat in the kitchen at [Rick Rubin’s recording studio] Shangri-La, having dinner, and we played it on one guitar while everyone sang around the table. It just felt really good. Part of the thing with the mushrooms f...
During the week ending February 20, 2021, “Golden” peaked at #61 on the Hot 100.
“Golden” is certified Platinum by the RIAA.