Originally rising to fame as lead singer in the Christian rock band, Messenger, formed in 2010, he became a favorite during the early auditions of American Idol. Dixon auditioned in the tenth season, along with his sister Schyler, at the Nashville auditions. However, neither of them ended up in the Top 24. After he was sent home, Dixon performed on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on March 3, 2011.
Dixon returned in season 11, however he did not plan to audition, initially planning to merely accompany his sister Schyler to her audition. The judges implored Dixon to audition as well, where he sang David Cook's "Permanent". Both he and Schyler were awarded golden tickets. Schyler was cut yet again during the Las Vegas round, which brought him to tears.
On February 23, 2012, Dixon was placed in the season 11 Top 25. In the semi-finals, he performed Paramore's "Decode". He was one of the top five male vote getters and advanced into the Top 13.
Fool
Colton Dixon Lyrics
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Is exactly how it seems or a clever disguise
A remedy for apologies to make it right
For clarity to see the means through our eyes
Look to the skies
And you will see it
Tune out the lies
Don't let the people say
There's a higher price to pay
For a smile on your face
It's not a game of give or take
Don't bend and you won't break
There is another way
Take off your blindfold
Don't fall for fool's gold
There's positively definitely gotta be more
Than a life filled with greed behind locked doors
'Cause even our most coveted treasures
Are really only temporary pleasures
Look to the skies
And you will see it
Tune out the lies
Don't let the people say
There's a higher price to pay
For a smile on your face
It's not a game of give or take
Don't bend and you won't break
There is another way
Take off your blindfold
Don't fall for fool's gold
Don't fall for fool's gold
Misconceptions
False impressions
Smoke and mirrors
Of self-deceptions
Don't let the people say
There's a higher price to pay
For a smile on your face
It's not a game of give or take
Don't bend and you won't break
There is another way
Take off your blindfold
Don't fall for fool's gold
Take off your blindfold
Don't fall for fool's gold
In Colton Dixon's song Fool's Gold, he questions whether what we see is actually real or just a disguise for something else. He suggests that there may be deeper meaning to our lives than what society tells us, and that we should look beyond the surface to find what is truly valuable. The chorus encourages listeners to tune out the lies and not fall for fool's gold. Dixon may be referring to the idea that often people are driven by greed and materialism, causing them to chase after things that have no real substance or value.
The verses then detail this idea further, stating that even our most coveted treasures are only temporary pleasures. Dixon urges listeners to not get caught up in the misconceptions and false impressions that society presents, for they are just self-deceptions. He promotes a message of finding something deeper and not giving in to what others tell us is important. At the end of the song, he repeats the chorus, solidifying this message of not being fooled by the things society deems valuable.
The song is both a lyrically and musically complex piece, with a strong beat and instrumental track. Despite its message, the song has a hopeful and empowering tone, encouraging listeners to not be swayed by outside influences and to find their own paths in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you think everything that meets the eye
Are you questioning whether things appear as they truly are?
Is exactly how it seems or a clever disguise
Or is there more hiding beneath the surface?
A remedy for apologies to make it right
Do you wish to make amends for past wrongs?
For clarity to see the means through our eyes
To see the world without illusions or falsehoods?
Look to the skies
Observe the heavens
And you will see it
You will find the truth
Tune out the lies
Ignore the deceptions
Don't let the people say
Do not allow others to lead you astray
There's a higher price to pay
Claiming there will be consequences for your choices
For a smile on your face
For something as simple as being happy
It's not a game of give or take
It's not a simple matter of exchanging one thing for another
Don't bend and you won't break
Reminding to stay firm in your beliefs
There is another way
There are alternatives
Take off your blindfold
Remove yourself from ignorance
Don't fall for fool's gold
Do not be tricked by fake treasures
There's positively definitely gotta be more
There must be more to life surely?
Than a life filled with greed behind locked doors
Where materialism and obsession rule, and true happiness is locked away?
'Cause even our most coveted treasures
Even the things we hold most dear
Are really only temporary pleasures
Cannot provide lasting satisfaction
Misconceptions
False beliefs
False impressions
Fake or misleading ideas
Smoke and mirrors
Illusions created to deceive
Of self-deceptions
Tricking oneself into believing falsehoods
Take off your blindfold
Remove yourself from ignorance
Don't fall for fool's gold
Do not be tricked by fake treasures
Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: SIMON WILCOX, COLTON DIXON, IAN KIRKPATRICK
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