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1) A band from UK
2) A french… Read Full Bio ↴There are multi artists with this name.
1) A band from UK
2) A french techno producer

1)
Ghost Dance was a guitar pop/goth/rock band formed in Bradford, England, UK in 1985 by Gary Marx (ex-The Sisters Of Mercy guitarist) and Anne-Marie Hurst (ex-Skeletal Family vocalist) as both were leaving their respective bands. The band were originally signed to Nick Jones' record label, Karbon Records, then were later signed to the major label Chrysalis Records, before splitting up in 1989.
www.ghostdance.co.uk/
Members:
Gary Marx (guitars 1985-1989)
Anne-Marie Hurst (vocals 1985-1989)
Steve Smith (guitars 1985-1986)
Richard Steel (guitars 1986-1989)
Paul Etchells a.k.a. Etch (bass 1985-1989)
Pandora (drums 1986)
John Grant (drums 1986-1989)

2)
Ghost Dance,real name Frederick Pearman, is a French techno producer. Ghost Dance is an up-and-comer with a penchant for dark and atmospheric electro beats fit for the underground. Discovered by European indie labels Mähtrasher and Police Records, he was picked up in 2019 by the techno pioneers of the deadmau5-founded label mau5trap. Since signing, he has seen his music in several compilations, including the joint-venture ‘mau5trap x Insomniac Vol.1’ and the imprint’s “we are friends vol. 009“, alongside artists like Grabbitz, ASHE, Mr. Bill, and more.

Fools Gold
Ghost Dance Lyrics

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Sleep comes easy
And takes me down
But all I hear is that sound

Here I stand beside the water
On this shifting sand
Across the sea I know
There’s a land somewhere I’m sure

A place for me to go
I don’t understand, I’ve searched high and low

For fools gold
It shines above, fuels the fire below
For fools gold
It can’t be found
Ask a fool who knows

Sometimes I think it’s all too easy
Just to exist and never want for more
But when it shines, deep down inside I’m not so sure
When it shines, grown men cry
There’s no cure I know

For fools gold
It shines above, fuels the fire below
For fools gold
It can’t be found
Ask a fool who knows

Here I stand beside the water
On this shifting sand
Across the sea I know
There’s a land somewhere I’m sure
A place for me to go
I don’t understand, cross my heart and soul

For fools gold
It shines above, fuels the fire below
For fools gold

It can’t be found
Ask a fool who knows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghost Dance's song Fools Gold bring to light the idea of searching for something that seems valuable but ultimately is nothing more than an illusion. The first verse describes the singer's difficulty in falling asleep, perhaps indicating a feeling of restless dissatisfaction with their current state. Despite the quietness of the night, the singer still hears a particular sound that draws them, much like the idea of Fools Gold shimmers and catches the eye.

The second verse shifts to the singer standing beside water, feeling like the ground beneath them is constantly shifting. They know that there's a place for them, somewhere across the sea, but have yet to find this destination no matter how much they search high and low. The chorus provides the answer to their search, as the singer reveals that the sought after treasure is simply Fools Gold, something that may shine just as vividly as real gold but ultimately is worthless. The final verse confronts the idea of Fools Gold once more, questioning if existing as is really enough or if material wealth is necessary. However, the song ultimately speaks to the human condition of searching for something more, something that may not exist.

Line by Line Meaning

Sleep comes easy
I can fall asleep easily

And takes me down
Sleep makes me feel calm and peaceful

But all I hear is that sound
My inner voice is telling me something is missing

Here I stand beside the water
I am reflecting on my life

On this shifting sand
My life feels unstable and unpredictable

Across the sea I know
I feel like there is something more out there

There’s a land somewhere I’m sure
I believe there is a better place for me

A place for me to go
I am searching for a purpose or direction in life

I don’t understand, I’ve searched high and low
I have been searching for answers but have not found them

For fools gold
I have been chasing something that is not valuable or real

It shines above, fuels the fire below
This thing I have been chasing seems attractive but causes problems

It can’t be found
The thing I have been chasing is impossible to obtain

Ask a fool who knows
Only someone who has been unwise enough to chase this thing can truly explain its folly

Sometimes I think it’s all too easy
It can be tempting to settle for an easy life without seeking more

Just to exist and never want for more
But I know deep down that I want and need more in my life

But when it shines, deep down inside I’m not so sure
When I see the allure of the thing I have been chasing, I start to doubt myself

When it shines, grown men cry
The thing I have been chasing can bring strong emotions

There’s no cure I know
I am not sure how to overcome this temptation

Cross my heart and soul
I am telling the truth when I say I don't understand

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Sleep comes easy
And takes me down
But all I hear is that sound

Here I stand beside the water on this shifting sand
Across the sea I know there's a land
Somewhere I'm sure a place for me to go
I don't understand, I've searched high and low

For fools gold
It shines above,fuels the fire below
For fools gold
It can't be found,ask a fool who knows

Sometimes I think it's all too easy
Just to exist and never want for more
But when it shines, deep down inside then I'm not so sure
When it shines, grown men cry there's no cure I know

For fools gold
It shines above,fuels the fire below
For fools gold
It can't be found,ask a fool who knows

Here I stand beside the water on this shifting sand
Across the sea I know there's a land
Somewhere I'm sure a place for me to go
I don't understand, cross my heart and soul

For fools gold
It shines above,fuels the fire below
For fools gold
It can't be found,ask a fool who knows