Burning Gold
Christina Perri
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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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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.
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Song WriterChristina 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.
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Music GenreThe song falls under the pop and pop-rock genres.
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Song Theme"Burning Gold" communicates themes of overcoming adversity and self-empowerment.
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Official VideoThe official video for "Burning Gold" was released on August 1, 2014, and was directed by Jay Martin.
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Song InspirationChristina 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.
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Chart PerformanceThough "Burning Gold" did not chart in the Billboard Hot 100, it did reach the 27th spot on the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart.
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Music StyleThe song is known for its infusion of stratospheric choruses, synths, and drums.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have praised the song for its catchy melody and emotive lyrics, noting it as one of the standout tracks from the album.
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Live PerformancesChristina Perri has performed "Burning Gold" in various music shows and events, including on "Conan" in April 2014.
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