The track's origin is as organic as its sound, rooted in long-standing relationships. Loud Luxury (Andrew Fedyk and Joe De Pace) and Frank Walker have been friends since their university days in Canada. The collaboration with Stephen Puth—brother of Charlie Puth—began unexpectedly during a barbecue at the duo's Los Angeles home. After a few drinks, they convinced Puth to record a vocal booth session, which became the foundation for the song.
: Stephen Puth’s delivery is praised for its "melancholic-pop" feeling, adding emotional depth to the high-energy production. Lyrical Themes: Precious Connections The track's origin is as organic as its
: The refrain "I don't want you to ever let me go" reflects a desire for permanence and the "hypnotic" pull of a partner's influence. Visual and Cultural Impact After a few drinks, they convinced Puth to
The official lyric video for by Loud Luxury and Frank Walker , featuring Stephen Puth , is a vibrant celebration of dance-pop fusion and collaborative friendship. Released on October 30, 2020, through Armada Music , the track combines driving basslines with a melancholic yet hook-heavy vocal performance to create a "24-karat collab". A Fusion of Friendship and Sound Visual and Cultural Impact The official lyric video
Musically, "Like Gold" serves as a bridge between the artists' past and present:
: It features a suspenseful instrumental backdrop typical of deep house, paired with a booming dance-pop energy.
The lyrics utilize the metaphor of gold to describe a relationship that is rare, valuable, and transformative.