The Gold
John Brown's Body Lyrics

Blinded by the climbing gun smoke
In the midst of all the chaos and violence, you're unable to see things clearly.

You know in this climate we dont get along
Given the current situation, it's hard for us to coexist peacefully.

Still you show your face up in this town
Despite knowing the risks, you keep coming back here.

And you boost more and more
You continue to steal and accumulate wealth.

Acting like you got something to say
You pretend to have a voice and a purpose.

But you choke on words you cant articulate
You struggle to express yourself and communicate effectively.

I can stand up to the games you want to play any day
I am not intimidated by your tactics and can confront you at any time.

Are you listening to your right mind
Are you paying attention to your conscience and making the right choices?

Better pay attention to you life line
You should be aware of the risks you're taking and the consequences of your actions.

I'm the one they call to make the thunder roll
I am a powerful force that can bring about change and justice.

So if you are feeling smart come and test the physical
If you think you're tough, you can try to challenge me physically.

That's what kids are out there getting murdered for
People are dying for the sake of wealth and greed.

For a taste of the gold glittering, we bleed
The pursuit of gold is causing us to suffer and even lose our lives.

Your running with money you steel
You are fleeing with stolen money.

Don't get caught you better not slow down
You should keep moving and evade capture.

So we find it hard to get along
Our conflicting interests make it difficult for us to coexist peacefully.

I dont care too much for rude boy criminals
I have no respect for those who resort to crime and violence to get what they want.

You can pass time by flashing your pistol
You might think you're impressing someone by showing off your gun, but it won't last.

You talk tough but you fade away
Your bravado is only temporary and you will eventually succumb to your own fear.

Like tears and rain and your money wont be safe
Your wealth will not protect you from the inevitable consequences of your criminal activities.

Don't get your facts twisted
Make sure you have your story straight before you try to deceive anyone.

This will be your last visit
You will not be able to come back here after this.

To the prison for your sins you'll sit and all the gold you lifted
You will pay for your crimes and lose all the riches you've stolen.

You can not take that what was left for the dead
The things that rightfully belong to those who have died cannot be taken by force.

That debt cant be paid
There is no way to make up for the wrongs you've done and the lives you've taken.

So your running away
You are trying to escape the consequences of your actions.

The sun is high see how you can survive this test
You are being challenged to prove your strength and resilience.

You took your shots to try and silence the swift justice
You tried to avoid punishment by resorting to violence.

Its about time to get prepared
You need to be ready for what's coming.

Before you enter you better beware
You should be cautious before entering a dangerous situation.

Do you dare
Are you brave enough to face the challenges ahead?

So consider this the motion its the fear you feel creeping in
You are realizing the gravity of your situation and feeling afraid.

The mind is fighting for your body to feel reason
You are struggling to think rationally in the face of fear and panic.

You might want to quit your larceny
You should consider giving up your life of crime.

Don't be caught because this situation could be ready to blow
If you get caught, the situation could escalate and become even more dangerous.

Your itchy trigger finger reaching to reload
You are eager to use your weapon and are constantly on edge.

You come to school me but we fight harder than you know
You may think you're superior, but we are capable of fighting back even harder.

You dont want to stick your head out the window
You should be careful and avoid drawing attention to yourself.

It could be cut off for we saw
You could be punished severely if you're caught.

Your steeling all the gold
You are stealing all the wealth and riches you can get your hands on.