Ever since Liz Lawrence discovered the guitar she was determined to make acoustic music an exciting, fresh and honest genre. Playing in punk and ska bands as a guitarist in her early teens, she finally managed to take the mic and found herself entranced and engaged in a full blown love affair with live performance. Liz's punk history may not be obvious on first impressions but once she starts to march on the stage her fiery and precocious nature cannot be suppressed.
Fools Gold
Liz Lawrence Lyrics
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You're the shining distraction that makes me fly home
I'm like a boat on the water
You're the raise on the waves that calm my mind
Oh, every time
And I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
And yeah I've let you use me from that day that we first met
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold
I'm the first to admit that I'm reckless
I get lost in your beauty and I can't see two feet in front of me
And I know in my heart, you're just a moving part
And yeah I've let you use me from that day that we first met
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold
Yeah I know your love's not real
That's not the way it feels
That's not the way you feel
And yes I've let you use me from that day that we first met
But I'm not done yet
Falling for you
Fool's gold
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
But I don't regret
Falling for you
Fool's gold, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
In Liz Lawrence's song "Fool's Gold", the singer uses metaphors to describe their relationship with someone who they know is not genuine. The first two lines use the image of a crow on a wire, which represents the singer's vulnerability and fragility in the relationship. However, the shining distraction - the person they're with - makes them feel alive and gives them a reason to return. The next metaphor of a boat on the water alludes to the uncontrollable nature of their relationship, but the person they're with provides a sense of stability and safety, calming their worries. However, the singer acknowledges that they're not a constant star, meaning that they don't have the strength or reliability to provide a lasting sense of security.
The chorus illustrates the singer's realization that they are falling for fool's gold, meaning that they are in love with someone who isn't genuine. Despite knowing that the person turns it on for everyone they meet, the singer can't help but fall for them. They acknowledge their own recklessness, acknowledging that they clearly can't see the consequences of their actions. The second verse further emphasizes the singer's awareness that the person they're in love with is just using them, but they still can't help but fall for them.
In essence, the song speaks to the struggle of being in love with someone who isn't genuine, knowing that you're being used, but still unable to let go of the allure they possess, which is what leads to the feeling of falling for fool's gold.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm like a crow on a wire
I feel vulnerable and exposed, like a crow perched on a wire.
You're the shining distraction that makes me fly home
You are the alluring distraction that draws me in and makes me feel comfortable in your presence.
I'm like a boat on the water
I feel unanchored and adrift, like a boat aimlessly floating on the water.
You're the raise on the waves that calm my mind
You're the calming force that steadies my thoughts and gives me peace of mind.
Oh, every time
Every time I see you, I feel drawn to you and can't resist your charm.
And I know in my heart, you're not a constant star
My intuition tells me that you're not a stable presence in my life and that I can't rely on you always being there for me.
And yeah I've let you use me from that day that we first met
I've allowed myself to be taken advantage of by you since the day we met.
But I'm not done yet
I'm not finished with you yet, despite knowing that you're not good for me.
Falling for you
I'm still falling for you, despite my better judgment.
Fool's gold
I know that what I'm getting from you is not real, and that I'm pursuing something that appears valuable but is ultimately meaningless.
And I knew that you turn it on for everyone you met
I'm aware that you put on a show for everyone you meet, and that I'm not special in your eyes.
But I don't regret
Despite knowing that you're not genuine, I don't regret my feelings for you.
I'm the first to admit that I'm reckless
I acknowledge that I act impulsively, without considering the consequences of my actions.
I get lost in your beauty and I can't see two feet in front of me
Your beauty has a mesmerizing effect on me, and I lose sight of what's ahead because of it.
And I know in my heart, you're just a moving part
I know that you're a transitory aspect of my life, and that I should not get too attached to you.
Yeah I know your love's not real
I'm aware that your love for me is not genuine, and that you're just manipulating me.
That's not the way it feels
Despite knowing that your love is not real, it still feels real to me and I can't shake my feelings for you.
Fool's gold, oh oh oh, oh oh oh
I'm aware that what I'm pursuing is a mirage of something valuable and purposeful, but I'm unable to resist the temptation anyway.
Writer(s): Liz Lawrence
Contributed by Bailey H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alicerolko5198
Amazing song😍
@thomortiz8182
i love you voice! and buy you album, because i like it. :)