Gold
Mackle and Ryan Lyrics

Everything is gold, everything is equal
The world is seen as a gold-coated paradise where everything, regardless of its material value, is considered equal.

Posted on the porch just chillin', me and my people
The singer is lounging amongst their friends and enjoying the beauty of their surroundings.

Eyelids closed, gold sun shines on
The singer is basking in the warmth of the sun, with their eyes closed in contentment.

The world’s coated in the gold Krylon
The artist sees the world as having a literal gold coating, as if covered in a spray paint product called 'Krylon.'

Yea, and these days days days / They never run away
The artist remarks that the current state of things, where everything is golden and perfect, seems to be here to stay and will not disappear anytime soon.

Gold tints, shades, that block out that golden haze
Various tones of gold help to cover and obscure any imperfections or flaws that previously existed, resulting in a perfect golden atmosphere.

Take all the gold from the pawnshop that lives behind the case / And get to give it away
The singer suggests taking all of the gold on display in a pawnshop and giving it away to others, highlighting the idea that the material value of gold is no longer important or valued as highly as other things.

My gold erupted from volcano's in the heavens / And every shrine that existed in time melting / Tombs open, Dookie Ropes on the bells
The artist believes that their source of gold is divine, as if it were erupting from heavenly volcanoes. In addition, they imagine tombs and holy places releasing Dookie Ropes (a type of gold pendant), creating a golden aura around everything.

When everything is gold, who cares about the carats?
The artist suggests that, in a world where everything is golden, the concept of caring about the unit of measurement for gold (carats) is pointless.

They say that gold's the skin of the gods
The artist views gold as a material that is highly revered and associated with divinity, with 'skin of the gods' suggesting that it is seen as a holy or sacred substance.

You can’t take the band there when you’re gone
The singer notes that, although gold and other possessions may seem important in life, they cannot be taken with you after you die.

Now I’ll tip over that kiosk in the mall / As the sunset falls into tomorrow
The artist suggests that they will rebel against the commercialization of gold by tipping over a kiosk selling it at a mall, as the sun sets and a new day begins.

Today we’re feeling like gold, five hundred thousand sold / Slick Rick Gold, row fun, hella cold / And we stay fresh, so fresh head to toe / Ghost slowly faded, 14 carat plated / So we’re feeling like gold
The singer is feeling great, like everything is gold, and enjoys the luxurious lifestyle that comes with it, including 14-carat gold plating on their possessions and a sense of being 'fresher' than everyone else.

Alright now we open up that car door / Hop out, hope they notice us / Throughout society we been locked in that cobra clutch
The singer describes an impending act of showing off their wealth by stepping out of a car and hoping to be noticed. They feel like society has been holding them back or restricting them, but they have now broken free.

More gold bottles, gold bottles, never sober up / Ditch Jesus, In gold I Trust
The singer prioritizes their wealth and indulgence, choosing gold over religion (symbolized by 'ditch Jesus') and reveling in the opulence of constantly drinking expensive gold bottles.

I solemnly swear to wear my cross and stunt / Separate myself by sticking out just because / That’s how you illustrate power and who you’re above
The artist sarcastically 'swears' to wear a cross (a symbol of religious piety) while still showing off their wealth ('stunting') in order to differentiate themselves from others and demonstrate their higher social status.

But nah, tonight we take it, take it, giving it back / Crack open the vault, let everyone mob in the bank / Take whatever they want, we party and give thanks
The artist describes throwing a party where guests are encouraged to take whatever they want from a bank vault that they have opened, despite also having all the wealth they could want. This suggests a sense of generosity and abundance, even in a world where everything is already golden.

I've been rocking gold chains since pee was in the tank
The singer has been wearing gold chains for a long time, since they were very young ('since pee was in the tank').

You only live once, you only live once / Watch Rick Ross give his Jesus piece to a bum / 'Cause tonight we ball, we ball, we comin’ up / Paintin' the globe gold, two steppin’ on the sun
The singer emphasizes the fleeting nature of life ('you only live once') and describes a celebratory moment where Rick Ross gives away a piece of religious jewelry to a homeless person. They continue to enjoy their wealth and good fortune, with the metaphorical image of painting the whole world gold and dancing on the sun.

Gold coins, gold phone, gold car / Costs at least 10 racks to get 16 gold bars / Gold rush, suck on my gold dust stuntin'
The artist lists various items that can be made out of gold, showing off their wealth and suggesting that they have a lot of it. They use slang terms like 'racks' and 'stuntin' to emphasize the extravagance of their lifestyle.

Under these gold trunks, that’s 2 golden nugget / Flyin' on the gold eagle, flier than the rest of ‘em / Passing space needle, golden shower on pedestrians
The artist continues to describe their lavish life, highlighting their golden underwear and eagerness to stand out ('flier than the rest of 'em'). They imagine peeing gold on people from high up, indicating a lack of concern for anyone below them.

You paint Betty White gold, even Betty White can get it
The artist asserts that even Betty White (who is elderly and generally seen as unremarkable) would be attractive if painted gold, suggesting that gold is the only thing that truly matters in their eyes.