Gold
Mallory Merk Lyrics
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Do I deserve this life?
Do I deserve this fame?
Or am I just caught up in fabricated games?
I guess this green is working I forget my name
Gold runs through my veins
It's dripping from my hair until it's really such a shame
That I'm still staring at this dirty window pane
Now you could hold the key the life
But would you know what is inside?
Now you could own all of the cars and have the girls
But would you know what turns the world?
Gold runs through my skin
Sometimes it's hard to remember the world I'm in
You use your boy, God but you comit all his sins
Now don't you realize that nobody's here to win
Gold runs through my skin
I'm always put down for the words I write in pen
I don't care bout these lies that people try to spin
Indigo children, yeah we don't gotta pretend
Now you could hold the key the life
But would you know what is inside?
Now you could own all of the cars and have the girls
But would you know what turns the world?
Now you could hold all this gold
You could hold all this gold
You could hold
You could hold all this gold
In Mallory Merk's song "Gold," she speaks to the duplicity of fame and wealth. She questions whether she deserves it or if she's just caught up in fabricated games. Merk cleverly uses the metaphor of "gold running through her veins" to describe the overwhelming wealth and power that surrounds her. Despite this, she finds herself forgetting her own name, which speaks to the pressures and demands of the industry. Her use of the phrase "dirty window pane" symbolizes a sense of feeling stuck and stagnant, staring out at a world of wealth that she may never fully be able to grasp or appreciate. Merk also comments on the spiritual toll that the search for wealth and power can have through the line "Sometimes it's hard to remember the world I'm in, you use your boy God but you commit all his sins." Ultimately, "Gold" is a thought-provoking reflection on the complexities of wealth and power in modern society.
Line by Line Meaning
Gold runs through my veins
I am rich and famous, and it feels like I was born into this luxurious lifestyle.
Do I deserve this life?
I question my worthiness to have such an extravagant life without having earned it through hard work.
Do I deserve this fame?
I question if my talent is sufficient enough to justify the fame and success I have achieved.
Or am I just caught up in fabricated games?
I feel like the industry and the people around me are manipulating me into playing the game of fame and fortune rather than living an authentic life.
I guess this green is working I forget my name
The influence of money and success is so strong that I feel like I am losing my identity and sense of self.
It's dripping from my hair until it's really such a shame
The physical manifestation of my wealth is becoming excessive to the point of embarrassment.
That I'm still staring at this dirty window pane
Despite my material possessions, I still feel unfulfilled and unsatisfied with my life.
I guess that growing up means burning out my flame, yeah
I am starting to realize that adulthood comes with a lot of pressure and responsibility that could stifle my creativity and passion.
Now you could hold the key the life
There are people who have the power and resources to control the direction of their lives.
But would you know what is inside?
However, acquiring wealth and success does not necessarily equate to knowing your true purpose and meaning in life.
Now you could own all of the cars and have the girls
Having all the material possessions and romantic partners in the world would not guarantee happiness and fulfillment.
But would you know what turns the world?
To make a meaningful impact on the world and leave a lasting legacy, you need to have a clear understanding of what inspires and motivates you.
Gold runs through my skin
Money and success have become an integral part of my identity, even beyond the surface level.
Sometimes it's hard to remember the world I'm in
I feel detached from the realities of the world and the struggles of the people around me due to my privileged lifestyle.
You use your boy, God but you commit all his sins
People in the music industry often try to use their connections or influence to manipulate and control others, even if it goes against their moral code.
Now don't you realize that nobody's here to win
Ultimately, life is not a competition and trying to outdo others would only lead to disappointment and dissatisfaction.
I'm always put down for the words I write in pen
Despite my success, there are still people who criticize and undermine my art and creativity.
I don't care bout these lies that people try to spin
I refuse to be affected by the rumors and falsehoods that people spread about me or my work.
Indigo children, yeah we don't gotta pretend
I belong to a generation of people who value authenticity and creativity over conformity and materialism.
You could hold all this gold
While money and success are desirable, they don't necessarily guarantee happiness or fulfillment.
You could hold
It's up to each individual to determine what truly matters and brings meaning to their life.
You could hold all this gold
Ultimately, the pursuit of wealth and success is not a guarantee for a fulfilling or purposeful life.
Contributed by Penelope F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Tauqueisha Chester
This such a underrated song love it need it on repeat
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Gold runs through my veins
Do I deserve this life?
Do I deserve this fame?
Or am I just caught up in fabricated games?
I guess this green is working I forget my name
Gold runs through my veins
It's dripping from my hair until it's really such a shame
That I'm still staring at this dirty window pane
I guess that growing up means burning out my flame, yeah
Now you could hold the key the life
But would you know what is inside?
Now you could own all of the cars and have the girls
But would you know what turns the world?
Gold runs through my skin
Sometimes it's hard to remember the world I'm in
You use your boy, God but you comit all his sins
Now don't you realize that nobody's here to win
Gold runs through my skin
I'm always put down for the words I write in pen
I don't care bout these lies that people try to spin
Indigo children, yeah we don't gotta pretend
Now you could hold the key the life
But would you know what is inside?
Now you could own all of the cars and have the girls
But would you know what turns the world?
Now you could hold all this gold
You could hold all this gold
You could hold
You could hold all this gold
Celeste Ramirez
Makes me sad she took her old music off of spotify
Kelsie Baird
Soo sad 😓😓😓
zane h34rtbeing
so beautiful