Fools Gold
¡Mayday! & Murs Lyrics

Fool's Gold
The pursuit of wealth or material possessions that seem valuable but are ultimately worthless

Digging for soul
Searching for something meaningful and authentic

Cause I lost my own
Because I've lost touch with my own sense of purpose and identity

And I can't get home
And I feel lost and disconnected from myself

See I'm blinded by gold
I'm so consumed by the pursuit of wealth and status that I'm unable to see what actually matters in life

That fool's gold
Those material possessions that seem like gold but are ultimately valueless

Is out of control
Has become a destructive force that is taking over my life

Fool’s Gold F-e-s-u
Referencing the concept of 'Fool's Gold' and spelling it out

I wrote this rhyme inside a test tube
I created this song in a controlled environment, perhaps implying a need for authenticity and purity in the creative process

And checked through the list of stones and step stools
I carefully reviewed and considered all the resources and tools available to me

To climb up the ladder and batter the best crews
To work my way to the top of the industry and compete against the best in the game

I never gave a fuck always lit the fuse
I've always been bold and unafraid to take risks, even when it could lead to destruction

And I customized all the shit I used
I made everything my own and put my own unique spin on things

Prostitutes wait for that dude
Prostitutes are attracted to wealthy, powerful men who can pay for their services

Now won't hesitate when the stakes
Now they won't hesitate to act when the situation becomes high-pressure or high-stakes

High noon
A reference to a classic western movie and the idea of a climactic showdown

Tombstone Holiday Doc
Referencing the film Tombstone and the idea of a holiday where death and violence are celebrated

Fuck all these rappers with the diamonds in they watch
I have no respect for other rappers who are only focused on material possessions and status symbols

Hot, hot, hot, shit on beats throw my headphones on
I'm making great music right now and I'm fully immersed in it

And rock some Mobb Deep
Referencing the hip-hop duo Mobb Deep and their importance in the genre

The quiet storm will creep and break down the breach get em out of the darkness pull em out of they seats
Referring to the power of music to move people and evoke emotion; the 'quiet storm' is a reference to a type of smooth R&B music that is meant to be romantic and seductive

I think we got a little soul in the streets but
I believe there is still some authenticity and soulfulness in hip-hop and urban culture

I keep on digging to the middle of the beef singing
I continue to search for authenticity and meaning in the midst of conflict and struggle

New kid on the 145
I'm a newcomer on the scene

Living outta bottle wit a genie on my side
I'm struggling with alcoholism, perhaps using it as a coping mechanism or for inspiration

And a bunch of graffiti on my ride
I'm part of the urban culture and express myself through street art

A beanie on my mind and the need to be alive
I'm focused on staying alive and navigating the dangers of the streets

Thank God I survived last night was a close call
I narrowly avoided disaster, perhaps referring to a specific incident or more generally to the dangerous environment of the street

35 in the ride and I dozed off
I fell asleep while driving and put myself in danger

Woke up in the lost and found
I lost consciousness and woke up disoriented and confused

Fell deep in some pussy and I almost drowned
I had a sexual encounter that was intense and overpowering

Bad influence that's I been do it
I've been a negative influence on others because of my behavior and attitudes

Blinded by the gold so I been thru it
I've been so consumed by the pursuit of wealth and material possessions that I've been through a lot of struggles and difficulties

Now I gotta little leeway on freeways
I have a little bit of freedom and opportunity to explore and express myself

Zen Buddhist approach To these dj's
I approach the art of DJing with a Zen-like focus and intensity

See they don't understand how we relay
Other DJs and musicians don't understand how we work and create

It's all about the he say she say we replay
There's a lot of gossip and drama in the music industry, but we focus on making great music and ignore the drama

Bring it all back down for the goals
Refocusing on what truly matters and our goals

Hope I never have to sell my soul and it goes
I hope I never have to compromise my values and integrity for the sake of success in the music industry