Joshua Golden’s single “Price of Love” dissects what we sacrifice to be loved. In a moving series of questions to specific people labeled “young boy” or “young girl”, the song takes on an understanding that so many of the fundamental decisions we make in our life can be made when we’re too naive. It ignores ideas of personal growth within relationships for the sake of amplifying the truth, that we all “just want so bad to be good enough”. The chorus follows one particular person who is struggling hard to find worth in life, specifically in the shadow of his father’s mistakes. A strong sense of loss and confusion comes through the repetition of inquiries: “what’s the price of love” and “tell me what you’ve done.” These words strike listeners where it hurts, leading themselves along a train of thought, questioning these deeply personal ideas of self-worth and accomplishment. In highlighting the points of vulnerability and uncertainty that so many of us share, this song gives listeners permission to feel what may be repressed–confusion and helplessness–through its lyrics.
With an acoustic instrumental style like a faster Noah Cyrus song and vocals like Post Malone through the verse, this song blends genres in its sound for a catchy style of its own. The tune begins with the comforting acoustic guitar and vocals typical of an indie folk song, but there’s a very faint echo of the voice that draws on the looming feeling of the lyrics. As the guitar grows louder through the verse, percussion begins and Joshua’s voice gains a more modern, edgy emotion. The vocal echoes are stronger here, creating a taunting effect like the lyrics are reverberating around your head. The song delves into an ethereal humming before a vocal punch hits with the full force of Joshua’s strong voice, emotionally and melodically delivering the lyrics. With a snappy tune that scratches the indie-folk and alt-pop itch, “Price of Love” has a sound that will catch your ear.
Joshua Golden is a pop singer and songwriter from St. Louis, who has been writing songs since as long as he can remember. He writes deeply emotional lyrics on important and relatable themes like love, love lost, and mental wellness. If you're a fan of Noah Kahan and Harry Styles, Joshua's music will fit seamlessly into your playlists. The artist has gained over 250 million streams across different platforms, and has nearly 600 000 monthly listeners on Spotify. He has worked with artists like Surf Mesa, FLETCHER, Tiesto, Illenium, Selena Gomez, and Ava Max to create powerful music. Check out the links below to enjoy Joshua’s catchy style and deeply meaningful lyrics!
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