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Final edit from BlueSky's album lyrics booklet :thumb_yello:

 

Lyrics according to the Japanese printed lyrics:

 

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 from running

 

Waking up

In the midday sun

What’s to live for?

When you could see what I’d done

I stay out of motion

In the light of day

I was hiding

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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

I was a boy

At an open door

Why are 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

And I'm looking for help

Left here on my own

I'm gonna hurt myself

 

Many years have gone by {YES! I was right!}:thumb_yello:

But I'm wondering why {he sings I'm still wondering why}

I ever 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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

 

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.

 

We are not what you think we are

We are golden, we are golden.

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Here's what I hear. Mind you, it's 5am and I haven't slept. Thanks, Mika. :teehee:

 

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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 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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

We are not what you think we are

We are golden, we are golden.

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Here's what I hear. Mind you, it's 5am and I haven't slept. Thanks, Mika. :teehee:

 

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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 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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

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 around

I’m finally looking for help

Left me on my own

I’m gonna hurt myself

Maybe losing my mind

I’m still wondering why

Had to let the world let it keep 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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

We are not what you think we are

We are golden, we are golden.

 

You're quick even when sleep-deprived, Mana :)

 

I agree with you on almost the entire song except toward the end:

 

 

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

 

What do you think? :blink:

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You're quick even when sleep-deprived, Mana :)

 

I agree with you on almost the entire song except toward the end:

 

 

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

 

What do you think? :blink:

 

Agree with all, except the second line. :punk: I'm second-guessing both what you hear and what I hear...starting to think that one line is something different altogether, but I'm not sure what...:blink:

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Here's what I wrote in the other thread:

 

"I think it's about kids who are up to no good but they keep telling everyone that they're innocent little angels. :dunno:"

 

Or maybe they actually are good kids, and they keep being accused of doing bad things.

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Here's what I wrote in the other thread:

 

"I think it's about kids who are up to no good but they keep telling everyone that they're innocent little angels. :dunno:"

 

Or maybe they actually are good kids, and they keep being accused of doing bad things.

 

How about:

Adults think they're up to no good, but they're actually golden: their potential is great. :groovy:

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Thanks Mana! I've heard your message on Ken Bruce show...You must be really sleepy now, and I was complaining I woke up at 7:45 in the morning! Stupid me! :doh:

 

 

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Here's what I wrote in the other thread:

 

"I think it's about kids who are up to no good but they keep telling everyone that they're innocent little angels. :dunno:"

 

Or maybe they actually are good kids, and they keep being accused of doing bad things.

 

I think of it more like wild high school/college kids. Maybe because I am one, but you know "running around like clowns on purpose," "young and wanting some," not "giving a damn" about anything, trying to find happiness and love but maybe being a little too crazy! and then when people look at you like, "wow look at that crazy idiot dancing around," it's like.... shut up. We're Golden.

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To me it tells the tale of a vibrant, energetic, slightly crazy-fun teen who comes from closed-minded parents who judge the teen's lifestyle, goals, dreams, even his approach to life. And instead of a stick you to the music industry, it's a stick you to the parents - saying, look, I'm spreading my wings and fully intend to live my life on my own terms. Whether you like it or not.

 

IMHO, anyhow. I could, of course, be totally wrong. :teehee:

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I think of it more like wild high school/college kids. Maybe because I am one, but you know "running around like clowns on purpose," "young and wanting some," not "giving a damn" about anything, trying to find happiness and love but maybe being a little too crazy! and then when people look at you like, "wow look at that crazy idiot dancing around," it's like.... shut up. We're Golden.

 

Well by "kids" I mean anyone in their teens :naughty:

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To me it tells the tale of a vibrant, energetic, slightly crazy-fun teen who comes from closed-minded parents who judge the teen's lifestyle, goals, dreams, even his approach to life. And instead of a stick you to the music industry, it's a stick you to the parents - saying, look, I'm spreading my wings and fully intend to live my life on my own terms. Whether you like it or not.

 

IMHO, anyhow. I could, of course, be totally wrong. :teehee:

 

(Off topic)

I can't believe we're both still awake :lol3:

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I can't believe we're both still awake :lol3:

 

Yeah, bloody hell, this freakin' Mika kid will be the death of us!

 

Okay, on three we'll both go to bed. Ready? One, Two, Three!!

 

*peeks between fingers*

 

You're still awake...:naughty:

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Yeah, bloody hell, this freakin' Mika kid will be the death of us!

 

Okay, on three we'll both go to bed. Ready? One, Two, Three!!

 

*peeks between fingers*

 

You're still awake...:naughty:

 

As are you :shun:

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To me it tells the tale of a vibrant, energetic, slightly crazy-fun teen who comes from closed-minded parents who judge the teen's lifestyle, goals, dreams, even his approach to life. And instead of a stick you to the music industry, it's a stick you to the parents - saying, look, I'm spreading my wings and fully intend to live my life on my own terms. Whether you like it or not.

 

IMHO, anyhow. I could, of course, be totally wrong. :teehee:

 

:thumb_yello::thumb_yello::thumb_yello:

yes, I don't think we should look for any more complex interpretation than that :wink2:

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Here's what I hear. Mind you, it's 5am and I haven't slept. Thanks, Mika. :teehee:

 

----------------------------

 

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 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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

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 from running

Running around again

Running from running

 

We are not what you think we are

We are golden, we are golden.

 

Mana!!!

Thank you so much for the lyrics!!!!!!!

you are a trooper!!

What time did you wake up?

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I think of it more like wild high school/college kids. Maybe because I am one, but you know "running around like clowns on purpose," "young and wanting some," not "giving a damn" about anything, trying to find happiness and love but maybe being a little too crazy! and then when people look at you like, "wow look at that crazy idiot dancing around," it's like.... shut up. We're Golden.

 

I like this interpretation.

 

Arjanwrites blog has just posted some remixes as free downloads...Mika must have given them to him:

http://www.arjanwrites.com/arjanwrites/2009/07/free-mp3-download-mika-we-are-golden-don-diablo-remix.html

 

:fangurl:

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