“Gold Rush” is a tail by American singer-songwriter Taylor Swift from her ninth studio album, “Evermore,” released on December 11, 2020. Swift co-wrote the song with her periodic accessary, Aaron Dessner of The National, who also manufacture the album.
The lyrics of “Gold Rush” travel over themes of crush, longing, and the allure of unattainable love. Swift uses lifelike imagery and metaphorical language to put into words the sensation of being enchanted by someone who is charmed by many, likening it to a gold rush where everyone is vying for the same treasure. The song’s fantastic production, characterized by lush adjustment and atmospheric textures, enhance the amorous and sensitive quality of the lyrics.
Upon its release, “Gold Rush” received positive reviews from music critics, who famous Swift’s songwriting and the song’s production. It quickly became a fan beloved and was noted for its resonant tune and introspective lyrics. The track’s success give to the overall critical and commercial success of “Evermore,” which beginning at number one on the Billboard 200 chart in the United States.
“Gold Rush” further showcased Swift’s growth as an artist, proving her ability to experiment with different musical styles while preserve her signature songwriting prowess. The song’s reflection lyrics and catching melody continue to resonate with listeners, freezes its place as one of the standout tracks from Swift’s extensive discography.
Lyrics
Gleaming
Twinkling
Eyes like sinking ships
On waters so inviting
I almost jump in
But I don’t like a gold rush, gold rush
I don’t like anticipating my face in a red flush
I don’t like that anyone would die to feel your touch
Everybody wants you
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
I don’t like slow motion double vision in rose blush
I don’t like that falling feels like flying ’til the bone crush
Everybody wants you
But I don’t like a gold rush
What must it be like
To grow up that beautiful?
With your hair falling into place like dominos
I see me padding ‘cross your wooden floors
With my Eagles t-shirt hanging from the door
At dinner parties
I call you out on your contrarian shit
And the coastal town
We wandered ’round had never
Seen a love as pure as it
And then it fades into the gray of my day old tea
‘Cause you know it could never be
‘Cause I don’t like a gold rush, gold rush
I don’t like anticipating my face in a red flush
I don’t like that anyone would die to feel your touch
Everybody wants you
Everybody wonders what it would be like to love you
Walk past, quick brush
I don’t like slow motion double vision in rose blush
I don’t like that falling feels like flying ’til the bone crush
Everybody wants you
But I don’t like a gold rush
What must it be like
To grow up that beautiful?
With your hair falling into place like dominoes
My mind turns your life into folklore
I can’t dare to dream about you anymore
At dinner parties
Won’t call you out on your contrarian shit
And the coastal town
We never found will never
See a love as pure as it
‘Cause it fades into the gray of my day old tea
‘Cause it will never be
Gleaming
Twinkling
Eyes like sinking ships
On waters so inviting
I almost jump in