Not Made Of Gold
De/Vision Lyrics
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Where to? I don't know
I'm armed with love I'm ready to go
Where no-one goes
The bitch is in season her will be done
Know yourself and you'll know where you belong
When the mind is gone
I have known right from the start
I may not have a load of money
My future may be on hold
Yet I'm more than well rewarded
My fortune is not made of gold
Go and let your imagination run wild
Like back in the old days when you were a child
Expand your mind
Nobody can tell the shape of things to come
But you're able to tell right from wrong
Sing a happy song
Take a look inside my heart
I have known right from the start
The opening lines of De/Vision's Not Made Of Gold suggests the singer's desire to escape from the mundane life and run towards the unknown, including going against the norm. The second line reinforces this idea, that the singer doesn't know where the wind will take him, but he's equipped with love and eager to explore new territories. His need to escape is reinforced by the next line, "...where no one goes," evoking an image of a deserted and uninhabited place. The next set of lines about a "bitch" in season and knowing oneself refer to the idea of trusting one's intuition and understanding personal desires. Through this, a person can figure out where they belong and move forward with confidence. The closing line is particularly interesting because it indicates that once the mind is gone, we can finally be free. It is only when we let go of our doubts and fears that we see the world in a different light.
The chorus, "Take a look inside my heart, I have known right from the start," gives an insight into the singer's thoughts about his life. The first line of the chorus emphasizes the idea of self-awareness and self-reflection, while the latter line emphasizes the singer's ability to see what he truly wants out of his life. The second verse echoes the sentiment of self-awareness and being content with what one possesses in life. Although he may not have a lot of money and his future is uncertain, the singer feels fulfilled and rewarded in other ways.
Line by Line Meaning
I wanna run like the wind
I have a desire to escape the ordinary and mundane aspects of life.
Where to? I don't know
I'm uncertain about where I should go or what direction I should take.
I'm armed with love I'm ready to go
I'm equipped with the readiness to face any challenge that comes my way with the power of love.
Where no-one goes
I aspire to go to places that others haven't explored before.
The bitch is in season her will be done
The inevitable will happen, and there's little that can be done to change it.
Know yourself and you'll know where you belong
By understanding myself, I'll be able to determine my purpose and find where I belong in the world.
When the mind is gone
When my mental faculties fail me.
Take a look inside my heart
Examine my mind and emotions and you'll see who I truly am.
I have known right from the start
I've always been aware of what I'm looking for and what I want to achieve.
I may not have a load of money
Monetary possessions aren't my primary source of happiness or success.
My future may be on hold
I may not have the certainty of what's to come, but I'm capable of dealing with whatever life throws at me.
Yet I'm more than well rewarded
Despite not having a lot of material possessions, I feel fulfilled and enriched in other areas of my life.
My fortune is not made of gold
The things that bring me the most satisfaction and happiness aren't things that can be bought with money.
Go and let your imagination run wild
Unleash your creative side and don't be afraid to dream big.
Like back in the old days when you were a child
Recall the freedom and simplicity of childhood when you believed anything was possible.
Expand your mind
Keep learning and growing to broaden your horizons.
Nobody can tell the shape of things to come
The future is impossible to predict or plan for with complete accuracy.
But you're able to tell right from wrong
Despite the uncertainty ahead, I still have a strong sense of morals and values guiding my decisions.
Sing a happy song
Celebrate and enjoy life's joys, whether big or small.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: STEFFEN KETH, THOMAS ADAM (DE 4)
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