Fools Gold
Mayday and Murs Lyrics

Fool's gold
The lure of material wealth that causes people to dig and search relentlessly.

Digging for soul
Searching for meaning and purpose in life amidst the focus on material wealth.

Cause I lost my own
The pursuit of wealth has caused the loss of one's true self and identity.

And I can't get home
The desire for material wealth has caused the person to lose their sense of direction and purpose in life.

See I'm blinded by gold
The overwhelming desire for material wealth has clouded and obscured the person's true vision and values.

That fool's gold
The material wealth being pursued is actually worthless and not true wealth at all.

Is out of control
The pursuit of wealth has taken over and become uncontrollable, causing the person to lose sight of what is truly important.

Oh, oh , oh
Verbalized sounds conveying emotion and emphasis.

Fool's Gold F-e-s-u
An alternate name for fool's gold.

I wrote this rhyme inside a test tube
The artist crafted their verse with precision and analytical detail, as if mixing chemicals inside a test tube.

And checked through the list of stones and step stools
The singer made sure to plan out their approach and strategy in order to achieve success.

To climb up the ladder and batter the best crews
The artist is determined to surpass their peers and dominate the competition.

I never gave a fuck always lit the fuse
The singer is fearless, rebellious, and willing to take risks.

And I customized all the shit I used
The singer is not content with following conventional methods and instead does things their own way.

Prostitutes wait for that dude
The singer is desirable and sought after due to their success and reputation.

Now won't hesitate when the stakes
The artist is willing to stand their ground and defend their success when challenged.

High noon
A reference to a classic western showdown, indicating a tense and confrontational situation.

Tombstone Holiday Doc
An eclectic pair of words that seem to have no direct relation to the rest of the lyrics.

Fuck all these rappers with the diamonds in they watch
The singer dislikes the obsession with material wealth in the rap industry and sees it as inauthentic.

Hot, hot, hot, shit on beats throw my headphones on
The artist enjoys and is energized by hard-hitting beats and music.

And rock some Mobb Deep
The artist listens to and enjoys authentic, raw hip hop music.

The quiet storm will creep and break down the breach get em out of the darkness pull em out of they seats
The artist believes in the power of music to inspire and uplift listeners and bring them into the light.

I think we got a little soul in the streets but I keep on digging to the middle of the beef singing
The singer sees a glimmer of hope and authenticity in their community, but continues to seek out deeper meaning and truth.

New kid on the 145
The artist is new and inexperienced in the rap game and is starting at the bottom.

Living outta bottle wit a genie on my side
The singer is relying on alcohol or other vices to get by, but still has hope and optimism.

And a bunch of graffiti on my ride
The singer is part of a subculture and embraces street art and rebellion.

A beanie on my mind and the need to be alive
The singer is focused on survival and maintaining their identity amidst a harsh, competitive environment.

Thank God I survived last night was a close call
The artist is grateful to still be alive and realizes the dangers of their lifestyle.

35 in the ride and I dozed off
The artist was so exhausted or under the influence that they fell asleep while driving.

Woke up in the lost and found
The singer found themselves in an unfamiliar or unpleasant situation after being unconscious.

Fell deep in some pussy and I almost drowned
The singer indulged in sexual activity to the point of losing control or feeling overwhelmed.

Bad influence that's I been do it
The artist acknowledges that their actions and lifestyle may not be the best example to others.

Blinded by the gold so I been thru it
The artist has been lured and misguided by the pursuit of material wealth.

Now I gotta little leeway on freeways
The artist has achieved some level of success and freedom to navigate their career and life path.

Zen Buddhist approach To these dj's
The singer takes a calm, centered approach to the DJ's or other gatekeepers in the industry.

See they don't understand how we relay
The artist feels misunderstood by those in power or in control of the industry.

It's all about the he say she say we replay
The singer is frustrated by the rumors and gossip that circulate in the industry and the way that things tend to repeat themselves.

Bring it all back down for the goals
The singer wants to refocus the industry and culture around more authentic, meaningful goals and values.

Hope I never have to sell my soul and it goes
The singer wants to maintain their integrity and authenticity, despite the temptations and pressures of the industry.