Toys of gold
Instant poetry Lyrics

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The things you did made me feel like I´m a fool
and all I want to know is why you seem so blue
And through the trees I see you like a bird flying up so high
but now you´re down and you can´t give the reason why

Toys of gold
Toys of gold
Toys of gold

Well, like the bible told on a sunday you don´t work
and while you´re mum´s outside with the kids playing in the dirt

You´re gazing through a haze you find the queen of hearts, she smiles
Just one more white line, then you kiss the lions eyes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Instant Poetry's "Toys of Gold" portray the emotions of someone who has been hurt by a loved one's actions. The first line, "The things you did made me feel like I'm a fool," suggests betrayal, perhaps even a severe one that has left the singer feeling foolish for having trusted the person who hurt them. The second line, "And all I want to know is why you seem so blue," shows that the singer is trying to understand the other person's perspective, even though they have hurt them deeply.

The third line, "And through the trees I see you like a bird flying up so high," is a metaphor for the other person's freedom and independence, which the singer once admired. However, the fourth line, "But now you're down and you can't give the reason why," reveals that the other person has fallen from grace, and the singer is trying to understand what has caused this.

The chorus, "Toys of gold," is a repeated phrase that could refer to material possessions that the other person values more than their relationships. It could also represent the things that the other person pursued at the cost of the relationship.

Overall, the lyrics of "Toys of Gold" explore themes of betrayal, hurt, and a search for understanding. Through metaphors and poetic language, it paints a vivid picture of the complexities of relationships and the emotions involved.

Line by Line Meaning

The things you did made me feel like I´m a fool
Your actions have caused me to feel foolish

And all I want to know is why you seem so blue
I am curious as to why you appear sad

And through the trees I see you like a bird flying up so high
I observe you soaring through the trees like a bird

But now you´re down and you can´t give the reason why
Now you are down and unable to explain why

Toys of gold
Material possessions that have little value

Well, like the bible told on a sunday you don´t work
As the Bible states, Sundays are a day of rest

And while you´re mum´s outside with the kids playing in the dirt
Your mother is outside with the children, enjoying the outdoors

You´re gazing through a haze you find the queen of hearts, she smiles
You are staring at a blurry scene and see a smiling queen of hearts

Just one more white line, then you kiss the lions eyes
After taking another dose, you kiss the lion's eyes

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