Good As Gold
The Beautiful South Lyrics
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I'll carry on regardless
Got enough money for one more beer
I'll carry on regardless
Good as gold, but stupid as mud
He'll carry on regardless
They'll bleed his heart 'til there's no more blood
But carry on regardless
Carry on with laugh
Carry on with cry
Carry on with brown under moonlit sky
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I want it in this
I want it in this
Got one note to last all week
I'll carry on regardless
The hill to happiness is far too steep
I'll carry on regardless
Dried his mouth in the Memphis sun
He carried on regardless
Tried to smile and he bit his tongue
But carry on regardless
Carry on with work
Carry on with love
Carry on with cheering
Anything above
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I'll have it in this
I'll have it in this
I don't want silver, I just want gold
Carry on regardless
Bronze is for the sick and the old
But carry on regardless
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I'll have it in this
I'll have it in this
The Beautiful South's song "Good As Gold" is a beautifully written tune filled with meaning and depth. The opening lines, "Don't know what I'm doing here, I'll carry on regardless" speaks to an attitude of persistence against all odds. No matter what the obstacle, the singer is determined to keep going.
The chorus of "Good as gold, but stupid as mud, he'll carry on regardless. They'll bleed his heart 'til there's no more blood, but carry on regardless" speaks to a sense of resilience despite being taken advantage of. The singer is acknowledging their own naivety, simultaneously recognizing the exploitative nature of the world they live in.
The final verse, "I don't want silver, I just want gold. Bronze is for the sick and the old, but carry on regardless" speaks to an unquenchable longing for something more. The singer is not content with being average or settling for less. They want the best for themselves and are willing to push through the hardships to get there.
Overall, "Good As Gold" is a song about persistence, resilience, and the desire for something more in life. It encourages us to keep going, even when the odds are stacked against us.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know what I'm doing here
I am unsure of my purpose in this situation
I'll carry on regardless
I will persevere despite my doubts
Got enough money for one more beer
I have just enough money left for one last drink
Good as gold, but stupid as mud
Although I may be dependable, I am not particularly intelligent
They'll bleed his heart 'til there's no more blood
Others may take advantage of my kindness until I have nothing left to give
Carry on with laugh
Continue smiling and laughing despite potential hardships
Carry on with cry
Continue to face and endure any sadness or tears
Carry on with brown under moonlit sky
Keep going even in the darkness and uncertainty
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
I desire genuine emotional connections and fulfillment of my personal desires
Not in the star signs
I do not believe in fate or astrology's influence on my life
Or the palm that she reads
I do not believe in fortune telling or palm reading
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
I want a romantic encounter filled with passion and adventure
Not in the next life
I want this experience in my current lifetime, not in some future existence
Got one note to last all week
I only have enough money for one small purchase to last me a whole week
The hill to happiness is far too steep
It is difficult and challenging to achieve true happiness
Dried his mouth in the Memphis sun
A person is struggling to maintain their composure in a hot and uncomfortable environment
Tried to smile and he bit his tongue
A person is attempting to stay positive but is struggling to do so
Carry on with work
Continue to put in effort and productivity
Carry on with love
Continue to focus on and pursue romantic relationships
Carry on with cheering
Continue to find and create reasons for joy and cheering
I don't want silver, I just want gold
I do not desire mediocre or second-best experiences, I want the best
Bronze is for the sick and the old
I refuse to settle for anything less than the highest quality
I'll have it in this
I will actively work to create the experiences and emotions that I desire in my current life
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVE ROTHERAY, PAUL HEATON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@CARLBARTER1
Don't know what I'm doing here
I'll carry on regardless
Got enough money for one more beer
I'll carry on regardless
Good as gold, but stupid as mud
He'll carry on regardless
They'll bleed his heart 'til there's no more blood
But carry on regardless
Carry on with laugh
Carry on with cry
Carry on with brown under moonlit sky
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I want it in this
I want it in this
Got one note to last all week
I'll carry on regardless
The hill to happiness is far too steep
I'll carry on regardless
Dried his mouth in the Memphis sun
He carried on regardless
Tried to smile and he bit his tongue
But carry on regardless
Carry on with work
Carry on with love
Carry on with cheering
Anything above
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I'll have it in this
I'll have it in this
I don't want silver, I just want gold
Carry on regardless
Bronze is for the sick and the old
But carry on regardless
I want my love, my joy, my laugh, my smile, my needs
Not in the star signs
Or the palm that she reads
I want my sun-drenched, wind-swept Ingrid Bergman kiss
Not in the next life
I'll have it in this
I'll have it in this
@gerardmackay8909
‘Sun drenched, windswept, Ingrid Bergman kiss’ such a gorgeous lyric
@edcool77
Beautiful South is; It's good feelings, fellow travelers, good friends, magic, fantasy, poem and a fairy tale turned into music
@bobmackey9591
Perfect description!
@declanfitzpatrick7690
So glad my parents listened and still listens to beautiful south long live beautiful south they had good taste and I will carry it on 💯💯💯💯💯💯
@97channel
Haven't heard this in well over twenty years, but my mind randomly started singing it to me and I had to immediately come here and remember how good it is. Straight into my music playlist, I'm not forgetting about it again.
@dadtalkx1589
Me too lol
@vincentvaga4542
Heard someone say “carry on regardless” today, instantly remembered this song, same as you, haven’t heard in 20 years, won’t forget it again
@bennyhill4228
Carry on regardless lol Merry Christmas
@bennyhill4228
My fav bit when the Elephant joins inn <3
@ramblingrob4693
My Dad always like this song