Streets of Gold
3OH!3 Lyrics


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You could say it all
And I could bite my tongue
'Cause it would take all week
To tell you where I'm from
I know what you're about
Why don't you close your mouth
And step right over here
So we can dance this out?

These lazy days are way too long
Like razorblades under your tongue
And the city lights will burn you down
And build you up
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground

The club is gettin' dark
And I can feel the heat
I slide my hands right down
To right below your knees
If this is all there is
Then this is all there can be
'Cause I don't see no road
That leads to you and me

I paved a way on empty roads
Into a grave headstone
And the path you take might be your own, but tonight
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold

Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold
Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold

Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold





Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Streets of Gold" by 3OH!3 and Ke$ha are about feeling lost and finding solace in the moment. The singer acknowledges that they and the person they are addressing have different personalities, so they don't need to talk about it. Instead, they suggest dancing it out. The singer is aware of the harshness of life but chooses to live in the moment and enjoy the sensations of the club, like the heat and the feel of touching another person's body. However, the singer is also aware that this transience is not sustainable. The singer describes tiring of their empty search, paving their path, ending in a grave headstone, and finding empty roads. They want to find something more substantial, something that lets them walk on streets of gold.


Line by Line Meaning

You could say it all
You have so much to say, but I'll let you speak your mind.


And I could bite my tongue
Even if I disagree, I won't say anything.


'Cause it would take all week
Because there's so much history and background to my story.


To tell you where I'm from
To explain my roots and where I come from.


I know what you're about
I understand your motives and intentions.


Why don't you close your mouth
Instead of talking, why not show me what you're capable of?


And step right over here
Join me in this moment.


So we can dance this out?
Let's express ourselves through movement and embrace the present.


These lazy days are way too long
The days drag on and feel unfulfilling.


Like razorblades under your tongue
The things you want to say hurt as much as a sharp object.


And the city lights will burn you down
The bright lights of the city can be overwhelming and cause you to crash and burn.


And build you up
But they can also lift you up and bring you success and happiness.


High above the ground
Achieving greatness and accomplishment gives you a feeling of being above the world.


The club is gettin' dark
The party is winding down and getting less lively.


And I can feel the heat
I'm getting excited and passionate about the moment.


I slide my hands right down
I'm making a move and getting closer physically.


To right below your knees
I'm flirting and teasing, but not making any overt moves.


If this is all there is
If this moment and this connection is all that's meant to be.


Then this is all there can be
Then I'll accept it and be happy with what we have.


'Cause I don't see no road
Because I don't see any clear path or plan leading to something greater between us.


That leads to you and me
That could bring us closer or create a better relationship.


I paved a way on empty roads
I've worked hard and overcome obstacles to get where I am today.


Into a grave headstone
But all my hard work and success won't matter when I'm dead.


And the path you take might be your own, but tonight
You have your own journey and destination, but for now let's focus on the present moment.


You walk on streets of gold
You're living your best life and enjoying success and prosperity.


Where did you go when the sun rose?
Where do you go when the night is over and you must face the day?


Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
But with your guidance and example, I know how to reach for greater things.


To find these streets of gold
To find a life of success and prosperity.


Walk on streets of gold
Enjoy a life of great success and prosperity.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
A wordless expression of joy and celebration.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: BENJAMIN JOSEPH LEVIN, SEAN MICHAEL FOREMAN, LUKASZ GOTTWALD, NATHANIEL WARREN SETH MOTTE

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Hillary Clinton. Yeah, im famous fuckboy. Fuck you.

You could say it all
And I could bite my tongue
'Cause it would take all week
To tell you where I'm from
I know what you're about
Why don't you close your mouth
And step right over here
So we can dance this out?

These lazy days are way too long
Like razorblades under your tongue
And the city lights will burn you down
And build you up
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground

The club is gettin' dark
And I can feel the heat
I slide my hands right down
To right below your knees
If this is all there is
Then this is all there can be
'Cause I don't see no road
That leads to you and me

I paved a way on empty roads
Into a grave headstone
And the path you take might be your own, but tonight
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold

Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold
Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold

Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold



All comments from YouTube:

DayvinDazone

Only people who bought/downloaded the album probably know this song. This, Déjà Vu & My First Kiss were the best songs on it. I must say I haven't listened to the album for like 5 years, but for some reason this started playing in my head today...

Hunter Hunter

laracroftvideos nah streets of gold and don't trust me where but déjà vu was up there

Taylor Clark

this song is GOLD.

Sarah Deeks

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EmperorJoy

I KNOW LOL

Hillary Clinton. Yeah, im famous fuckboy. Fuck you.

You could say it all
And I could bite my tongue
'Cause it would take all week
To tell you where I'm from
I know what you're about
Why don't you close your mouth
And step right over here
So we can dance this out?

These lazy days are way too long
Like razorblades under your tongue
And the city lights will burn you down
And build you up
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground
High above the ground

The club is gettin' dark
And I can feel the heat
I slide my hands right down
To right below your knees
If this is all there is
Then this is all there can be
'Cause I don't see no road
That leads to you and me

I paved a way on empty roads
Into a grave headstone
And the path you take might be your own, but tonight
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold

Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold
Where did you go when the sun rose?
Now I know how to get off these dirt roads
To find these streets of gold

Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
You walk on streets of gold
Walk on streets of gold

Murilo Nardi

This bring me back some good memories

Alex

5 years later and i still know the lyrics :D

DJ Th4nkYou

You'll never forget lyrics of a song that meant something to you. 10years later and I still know them :D

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