Lyrically, “Gold” references Greek mythology and warns of the consequences of fame and fortune. With a broken and wicked sound, “Gold” also sees the return of the band’s signature style that lets the drums do the talking.
Gold
Imagine Dragons Lyrics
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But then comes the curses of diamonds and rings
Only at first did it have its appeal
But now you can't tell the false from the real
Who can you trust?
(Who can you trust)
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, goldWhen everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold
(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)
Statues and empires are all at your hands,
Water to wine and the finest of sands
When all that you have's turnin' stale and its cold,
Oh you'll no longer fear when your heart's turned to gold
Who can you trust
(Who can you trust)
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold
(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)
I'm dying to feel again,
Oh anything at all,
But oh I feel nothin', nothin', nothin', nothin' at all
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)
The lyrics of Imagine Dragons' song "Gold" are about the glamorous side of success and how it can lead to isolation and a lack of authenticity. The song starts off by describing the initial attraction of success and how it can bring blessings and fulfillment to everything one ever wished for. However, as success grows, so do the challenges, the song says. One begins to experience curses that come along with diamonds and rings. The more success one attains, the harder it becomes to distinguish what is true and what is fake. This line possibly highlights how people come up with fake friendships and associations because of their success.
The song then goes on to talk about how one becomes alienated from others when they are successful. People begin to view the successful person as superior, and they have the power and influence over everything. This line is evident in the line, "Statues and empires are all at your hands." The song adds that success can also change people, and they get used to the good things that come along with it, getting addicted to the experience, and losing touch with their values.
In the chorus, the song talks about how everything one touches turns to gold. What once was ordinary becomes extraordinary, and the idea of achieving perfection in everything that they do becomes the norm. The song ends by addressing the songwriter's personal desire to feel something again when everything feels like it turns to gold.
Line by Line Meaning
First comes the blessing of all that you've dreamed
At first, achieving all that you've ever wanted feels like a blessing.
But then comes the curses of diamonds and rings
However, once you've attained wealth and material possessions, it brings its own set of problems.
Only at first did it have its appeal
Only in the beginning does having everything you've ever wanted seem desirable.
But now you can't tell the false from the real
Now that you've achieved success, it's hard to distinguish between genuine and fake relationships.
Who can you trust?
You're unsure who you can rely on and trust in this newfound life of fame and wealth.
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
Once everything you touch turns to success, the pressure to maintain it becomes overwhelming.
Statues and empires are all at your hands, Water to wine and the finest of sands
You have the power to build and destroy nations and change things which were once impossible for you to do. You can obtain the rarest of possessions and have the world at your fingertips.
When all that you have's turnin' stale and its cold, Oh you'll no longer fear when your heart's turned to gold
But all this success and wealth can take a toll on you, making you feel numb and unfulfilled. If you have a heart of gold, then you have something that can never be taken away from you and that you can hold onto.
I'm dying to feel again, Oh anything at all, But oh I feel nothin', nothin', nothin', nothin' at all
Even though you have everything you've ever wanted, you become numb and crave genuine emotions and feelings that you no longer experience.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL PLATZMAN, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL JAMES PLATZMAN, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON
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Chord Gold · Imagine Dragons
Intro:
Am Em F C
Am Em F C
Bait 1:
Am Em F C
First comes the blessing of all that you dreamed
Am Em F C
But then comes the curses of diamonds and rings
Am Em F C
Only at first did it have its appeal
Am Em F C
But now you can't tell the false from the real
Am Em F
Who can you trust? Who can you trust?
Reff:
Am
When everything, everything,
Am F C Dm
everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
C
Everything, everything,
C Dm E
everything you touch turns to gold, gold
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh
Am Em F C
Am Em F
Bait 2:
Am Em F C
Statues and empires are all at your hands
Am Em F C
Water to wine and the finest of sands
Am Em F C
When all that you have's turnin' stale and it's cold
Am Em F
Oh, you no longer feel when your heart's turned to gold
Am Em F
Who can you trust? Who can you trust?
Reff:
Am
When everything, everything,
Am F C Dm
everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
C
Everything, everything,
C Dm E
everything you touch turns to gold, gold
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh
Bridge:
Am Dm Am Dm
----------I'm dying to feel again
Am Dm
Oh, anything at all.
Am
But, oh, I feel nothing, nothing, nothing, Nothing
Reff:
Am
When everything, everything,
Am F C Dm
everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
C
Everything, everything,
C Dm E
everything you touch turns to gold, gold
Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm Am Dm
Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh, Gold ohh
Outro:
Am Em F C
Am Em F
Am Em F C
Am Em F
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@Jacob-kx8go
Imagine dragons be releasing so many videos in just 1 minute
@lenivonbayern1222
What a power in this song 💥💛
@limon_pau
Gracias por hacerme revivir estos temazos
@JinxArcaneLol
GOLD ✨
@9avipulsihag687
Old imagine dragons is officially back
@anthonimartinezvazquez2412
man i just searched this song after some years and the first video i click is from only 40 min. ago XD
@Martial_Book
Now listens to other songs of the album as well...
Uh will be doomed 😂
@firehornetgamer2698
The universe knew and it delivered
@BJGreene
Literally same😂 its fate that i remembered it roght after they posted. I used to listen to this everyday years ago.
@KaiRedcrow
I thought the 14 songs in the playlist would have been all of the reflections album