In the Gold Dust Rush
Cocteau Twins Lyrics

The lyrics of Cocteau Twins's song In the Gold Dust Rush seem to describe the feeling of being caught up in a mad rush for wealth, power, or success. The first four lines point to a sense of regret or disappointment about the way life has turned out. The repeated phrase "I weigh my life" suggests that the singer is taking stock of their existence and realizing that they have spent too much time pursuing material things instead of deeper, more meaningful pursuits. The image of "old fool gold" carries a note of bitterness, suggesting that the singer's efforts to accumulate riches or status have been in vain.

The next lines, "In the gold dust rush I can only genuflect," paint a picture of the singer being swept along in a frenzy of ambition and competition. The phrase "gold dust rush" evokes the image of a gold rush, where people flock to a place in search of wealth and fame. The use of the word "genuflect" adds a religious undertone, suggesting that the frenzy of the gold rush has a cult-like quality to it. The repetition of this phrase only emphasizes the idea that the singer feels powerless and caught up in something beyond their control.

The last lines of the song introduce a character named Honey, who seems to be embroiled in the gold rush as well. Her "knee" being "horrible" could be a metaphor for something painful or unsightly, perhaps a consequence of the frenzied rush to accumulate wealth. The mention of locusts is interesting, as it is a biblical symbol of destruction and devastation, adding to the sense of chaos and destruction that is happening in this rush for gold. The final repetition of the phrase "she's got the old fool gold" suggests that Honey's pursuit of wealth has also been in vain, or that she has achieved it through dubious means.