"Gold" by Jade Bird is a reflection on a past relationship and the realization that the couple was not as perfect as they thought they were. The narrator explains how they believed they were different from others and had everything they needed, but eventually came to the understanding that they were just like any other couple with their own flaws and issues. The chorus emphasizes this realization, singing "Oh, I thought that we were gold // And that we had it all // But we weren't so untouchable". The second verse hints at a sacrifice the narrator made for this relationship, giving up their friends while the relationship became "dangerous". They admit they wish they had given up earlier rather than fighting for something that ultimately was not worth it. Overall, "Gold" is a candid reflection on the sometimes unrealistic expectations people have for relationships and the importance of recognizing flaws and issues in oneself and in a partner.
