Gold
Bruno Mars ft. The Dream Lyrics

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There's no light in this room,
It's so bright, we got you,
You shine like, oh, oh, oh, oh,
You are bright, cause I see,
All the guys...
You shine like gold oh, oh, oh, oh,

And every time you come around,

Cupid ain't got sh-t on me.
I got your...
See Cupid ain't got sh-t on me.
See all these niggers, we're popping at bullsh-t,

But I begin it like a preacher in a...
It ain't the f-ck cause I...
But every time they fail, she run right back to mister...

There's no light in this room,
It's so bright, we got you for shining, oh, oh, oh, oh,
You are bright, cause I see,

All the guys...
You shine like gold oh, oh, oh, oh,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Gold" by Bruno Mars ft. The Dream revolve around an overpowering, addictive love that glows like gold. The opening lines set the tone for the song, as the singer describes the room as dark while highlighting the brightness of the person he loves. They appear radiant to him, shining like gold, and he sees them clearly while the other guys remain in the shadows.

The chorus has a repeated line of "You shine like gold," emphasizing the central theme of the song- that the person he loves is precious, valuable, and their love is indestructible. The singer declares himself as superior to Cupid, who is known for making people fall in love but not keeping them together. In "Gold," the singer promises to keep his lover enchanted, to make her never want to leave. Although there may be other guys showing interest, ultimately, the she chooses the singer over and over again.

The last line of the chorus, "You shine like gold," almost feels like a mantra, repeating the central theme of the song over and over, ensuring that the listener cannot miss the message. Overall, "Gold" by Bruno Mars ft. The Dream is a declaration of an unconditional, valuable love that is overpowering, addictive, and long-lasting.

Line by Line Meaning

There's no light in this room,
The atmosphere in the room is dull and there's no excitement

It's so bright, we got you,
However, your presence illuminates the room and makes it lively

You shine like, oh, oh, oh, oh,
Your personality is so bright that it is noticeable to everyone

You are bright, cause I see,
I can see that you have a radiant personality that attracts people towards you

All the guys...
You have an attractive personality that makes all the guys interested in you

You shine like gold oh, oh, oh, oh,
Your presence is comparable to that of gold, precious and valuable

And every time you come around,
Every time you're here, things become better and livelier

Cupid ain't got sh-t on me.
I'm confident that I'm better at making you happy than Cupid, the god of love

I got your...
I have your attention and affection, and I know how to keep it

See Cupid ain't got sh-t on me.
This is why I believe that I'm better for you than Cupid

See all these niggers, we're popping at bullsh-t,
Other guys may be trying to impress you with vain attempts

But I begin it like a preacher in a...
However, I approach this with a more sincere and honest attitude, like a preacher giving a sermon

It ain't the f-ck cause I...
It's not because I'm trying to impress you by faking my intentions

But every time they fail, she run right back to mister...
Other guys may make mistakes, but you always come back to me because I'm the one who truly loves and cares for you

You shine like gold oh, oh, oh, oh,
Your personality is as precious as gold, and I cherish every moment we spend together

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