We are Golden
Mika · The Boy Who Knew too Much [2009]
Running around like a clown on purpose
Who gives a damn about the family you come from?
No givin up when you're young and you want some
Running around again
(Running around again)
Running from running
Waking up in the midday sun
What's to live for?
You could see what I've done
Staring at emotion
In the light of day
I was running from the things that you'd say
We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden.
(We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden)
Teenage dreams in a teenage circus
Running around like a clown on purpose
Who gives a damn about the family you come from?
No giving up when you're young and you want some
Running around again
(Running around again)
Running from running
(repeat)
I was a boy at an open door
Why you staring
Do you still think that you know?
Looking for treasure
In the things that you threw
Like a magpie
I live for glitter, not you
We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden
(We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden)
Teenage dreams in a teenage circus
Running around like a clown on purpose
Who gives a damn about the family you come from?
No giving up when you're young and you want some
Now I'm sitting alone
I'm finally looking around
Left here on my own
I'm gonna hurt myself
Maybe losing my mind
I'm still wondering why
Had to let the world let it bleed me dry
We are not what you think we are
We are not what you think we are
We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden
Teenage dreams in a teenage circus
Running around like a clown on purpose
Who gives a damn about the family you come from?
No giving up when you're young and you want some
Running around again
(Running around again)
Running from running
(repeat)
We are not what you think we are
We are golden, we are golden
We Are Golden
Mika's 2009 single "We Are Golden" serves as a pivotal track on his album The Boy Who Knew Too Much, marking a significant shift in his musical direction. Departing from his earlier electronic pop sound, the song embraces a more organic, indie-folk aesthetic that defines his work during this period. Featuring his signature falsetto and introspective lyrics, the recording captures a reflective mood characteristic of his discography from the late 2000s. The track stands as a testament to his ability to blend personal storytelling with a polished production style, resonating with listeners who appreciate his evolution as a singer-songwriter. It remains a defining piece of his catalog, showcasing his versatility beyond his initial mainstream hits.