Pot Of Gold
Game Lyrics


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All the spotlight
Is not for me
I close my eyes
And imagine I'm home
I miss the days
When life was simple
But if I never tried to follow that rainbow
In search of the pot of gold
In search of the pot of gold

It's a mother out there right now
About to have the next LeBron
Searching for a pot of gold like a leprechaun
They say death comes in threes
Who's next in line?
And I just lost a best friend for the second time
Now I'm on a quest to find peace
Still gotta carry my piece and
So wooh when it's rappin' time
Y'all don't understand I'm misunderstood
Give Interscope two more albums
Then I'm done for good
Sold 10 million records, ain't leave the hood
It's a cold world, everybody need a hood
And everybody doing time, stay headstrong
You still got a chance to
Live even though you dead wrong

All the spotlight
Is not for me
I close my eyes
And imagine I'm home
I miss the days
When life was simple
But if I never tried to follow that rainbow
In search of the pot of gold
In search of the pot of gold

Sometimes I try to do good but I just can't be
It's hard to get myself to do things that ain't me
And y'all should thank me
But my haters busy trying to send me home early
But you can't New Orlean Saint me
I ain't a saint B, I ain't a God, girl
I ain't a angel neither but I try hard y'all
I'm lighting up for all my soldiers at war
As I sit back and watch
The ashes on my cigar fall
Wayne just came home and
Tip back on the yard dog
Guess Pujols ain't the only one playing hard ball

All the spotlight
Is not for me
I close my eyes
And imagine I'm home
I miss the days
When life was simple
But if I never tried to follow that rainbow
In search of the pot of gold
In search of the pot of gold

See the thing about all of us is
We never know just what we'd find

All the spotlight
Is not for me
I close my eyes
And imagine I'm home
I miss the days
When life was simple
But if I never tried to follow that rainbow




In search of the pot of gold
In search of the pot of gold

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Pot Of Gold" by The Game ft. Chris Brown express feelings of homesickness, longing for simpler times, and the cost of pursuing dreams. The Game talks about how, despite his fame and success, the spotlight is not for him and reminisces about days when life was easier. He also reflects on the difficulties of living in a violent world where death can come at any moment, and the struggle to find peace while carrying a dangerous weapon. The song also acknowledges the challenges of being a public figure, trying to do good in the world, and dealing with the negativity and criticism that comes from haters.


The lyrics also evoke the image of a mother searching for her "pot of gold" like a leprechaun, representing the universal quest for success and fulfillment. In the end, the song seems to suggest that although the journey may be tough and the rewards uncertain, it's better to take a chance and pursue your dreams than to live a life of regret.


Overall, the lyrics of "Pot Of Gold" are powerful and thought-provoking, addressing a range of themes that resonate with many people. The song's combination of introspection and universal appeal has contributed to its enduring popularity.


Line by Line Meaning

All the spotlight
Fame is not what I truly desire


Is not for me
I don't want to live in the public eye


I close my eyes
I imagine a life where I am at peace


And imagine I'm home
I long for the simplicity of my past life


I miss the days
I reminisce about a simpler time


When life was simple
I yearn for a time without worries


But if I never tried to follow that rainbow
If I never tried to obtain wealth


In search of the pot of gold
In search of financial security


In search of the pot of gold
In search of a way out of poverty


It's a mother out there right now
There is a mother currently struggling


About to have the next LeBron
Her child may have athletic talent


Searching for a pot of gold like a leprechaun
She is seeking financial stability


They say death comes in threes
There have been multiple deaths recently


Who's next in line?
Who will be the next to pass away?


And I just lost a best friend for the second time
The artist has lost a close friend recently


Now I'm on a quest to find peace
The artist is searching for inner peace


Still gotta carry my piece and
The artist still has to carry his gun


So wooh when it's rappin' time
The artist will continue to rap


Y'all don't understand I'm misunderstood
People do not fully comprehend the artist's message or intentions


Give Interscope two more albums
The artist will release two more albums under the label Interscope Records


Then I'm done for good
After the next two albums, the artist will retire from music


Sold 10 million records, ain't leave the hood
The artist has sold many records but has not left his hometown


It's a cold world, everybody need a hood
In a harsh world, everyone needs someone to rely on


And everybody doing time, stay headstrong
People who are imprisoned must remain resilient


You still got a chance to
There is still hope


Live even though you dead wrong
One can make it through adversity


Sometimes I try to do good but I just can't be
The artist wants to do good, but struggles to do so


It's hard to get myself to do things that ain't me
The artist struggles to be someone he is not


And y'all should thank me
People should be grateful for what the artist has done


But my haters busy trying to send me home early
People who dislike the artist want him to fail


But you can't New Orlean Saint me
The artist will not be defeated easily


I ain't a saint B, I ain't a God, girl
The artist is not a perfect person


I ain't a angel neither but I try hard y'all
The artist tries his best to be a good person


I'm lighting up for all my soldiers at war
The artist is honoring those fighting in a war


As I sit back and watch
The artist observes from a distance


The ashes on my cigar fall
The artist smokes a cigar


Wayne just came home and
Lil Wayne was recently released from prison


Tip back on the yard dog
T.I. is free and enjoying his success


Guess Pujols ain't the only one playing hard ball
Albert Pujols is not the only one who plays tough


See the thing about all of us is
The truth about everyone is


We never know just what we'd find
We do not know what we will uncover




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEX SCHWARTZ, JOE KHAJADOURIAN, JAYCEON TAYLOR, SAMUEL JEAN, CHRISTOPHER BROWN, RYAN MILLER, ADAM GARDNER, BRIAN ROSENWORCEL

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@briangatiu8662

"I miss the days when life was simple" ...this line hits different in 2020.

@kimjensen968

Chris hits different too in 2020

@karolbanas6357

@@kimjensen968 yeah rihanna could tell

@fleekay

2021 bro..still hits different

@mrrjayy

I tell u

@stephenblacks2876

Real

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@kyresegibson1540

Finding a song you haven’t heard in a long time is one of the best feelings

@anonimo7294

De fato

@W0uterW

first song I downloaded less legally as a kid.. goddamn time is a bitch

@mulagudda2697

I do it all the time

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