GOLD
Cary T. Brown Lyrics


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But in the magic cove, there's a pretty one
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want
I wonder if she knows that we're underwater
That's the way it goes in this city wonder

Moved to the spot, I'm one of a few
A whole lot of everything, but nothing to do
'Tilted in a Tesla, pardon the ex-wrestler
He dates Francesca, they on them Xannies
Liposuction's scheduled for Granny
She want to save some, add to her fanny
Girls' trip, Miami at the end of the year
Polluted-filled skies, trying to think clear
I heard the bad news while I was shedding a beer
Watch out from the cults, Paul Revere
We all play a part in the Devil's cheer
Run to the hills 'cause the end is near

But in the magic cove, there's a pretty one
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want
I wonder if she knows that we're underwater
That's the way it goes in this city wonder

Yo, a desolate city where it hurts to smile
Ran into the Reverend since it's been a while
I'm reining in the rando', she's a social scandal
Gave ourselves a handle when it's too much to bare
ABC boys raided the mayor
Like Shaun, he's a Ryder, took on a dare
Now he's singing like a birdy, pulling on his hair
Trending on Twitter's what some of us live for
Friendships givin' out, fucking revolving door
All of this a joke? Pauly Shore
Bullshit keeps comin', maybe I'm a Matador
What are we living for?

Are we all losing our minds?
Because life got in the way
(Hey, hey, hey)
They will be here just in time
Your replacement is here to stay (ahh)

New gold, fool's gold
Everything will disappear (new gold)
Someone's out here
Who traveled far too many years (new gold)
To nowhere, nowhere (new gold, new gold)
Nothing here is ever real (new gold)
New gold, fool's gold (new gold)
Everything will disappear, disappear
Disappear, disappear, disappear
Disappear, disappear, disappear
Disappear, disappear, disappear, disappear

But in the magic cove, there's a pretty one
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want
I wonder if she knows that we're underwater
That's the way it goes in this city wonder (new gold)

But in the magic cove, there's a pretty one (new gold, new gold, new gold)
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want (new gold, new gold, new gold)
I wonder if she knows that we're underwater (new gold, new gold, new gold)
That's the way it goes in this city wonder (new gold, new gold, new gold)

In the magic cove, there's a pretty one (new gold, fool's gold)
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want (everything will disappear)
I wonder if she knows that we're underwater (someone's out here)
That's the way it goes in this city wonder (who travelled far too many years)

But in the magic cove, there's a pretty one (to nowhere, nowhere)
I ask her where it goes 'cause I really want (nothing here is ever real)




I wonder if she knows that we're underwater (new gold, fool's gold)
That's the way it goes in this city wonder (everything will disappear)

Overall Meaning

The song "Gold" by Cary T. Brown is a hauntingly beautiful song with cryptic lyrics that may leave listeners puzzled. The song's opening line, "Watch young lovers for I've been told," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which is about a warning that the singer has received about the arrival of a man who is coming with silver and gold. The singer warns that taking what belongs to someone else is equivalent to stealing, even if the person doing the taking believes that it rightfully belongs to him.


The lyrics take on a more ominous tone when the singer warns that the devil is "lifting the one you love" and leading them "higher higher." The mysterious narrator of the song is urging the young lovers to be careful and not be led astray by the temptations of wealth and power. Ultimately, the song's message is about the perils of greed and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's values.


Overall, "Gold" is a hauntingly beautiful song that draws the listener in with its rich and enigmatic lyrics. It's a powerful reminder of the dangers of greed and the importance of staying true to oneself and one's values.


Line by Line Meaning

Watch young lovers for I've been told
Be observant of young couples, as there is a message to be shared


Man is coming with silver and gold
A person is arriving with valuable possessions


To take is to steal
Obtaining something without consent is thievery


From not him, but he
The person who takes is not entitled to what they are taking


No persuasion
There won't be any convincing or influencing involved


Victory for
Success is guaranteed for


The devil is lifting the one you love
The devil is tempting your loved one


Higher higher
The temptation is escalating


Thine eyes do lead
Your eyes guide you


And down young lover
And will lead you and your loved one towards trouble


To thee
Towards your own downfall




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Written by: Damon Albarn, Greg Kurstin, Kevin Parker, Romye Robinson

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