The Magnetism of Pure Gold
Mint Lyrics


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The building blocks have come unglued
The flies are all dead, the spiders screwed
Your lightbulbeyes crack, like ice in spring
When you launch your attack
With zealous sting
The magnetism of pure gold
The magnetism of pure gold
The magnetism of pure gold
Is what we re all after
Lumps of black coal feed the fire

I m captain of this sinking ship
But I will get my load round the iceberg s tip
The magnetism of pure gold
The magnetism of pure gold
The magnetism of pure gold
Is what we re all after
We keep on trying to find the longitude
Despite rash and scurvy
Despite heads unscrewed
The magnetism of pure gold
The magnetism of pure gold




The magnetism of pure gold
Is what we re all after

Overall Meaning

In the song "The Magnetism of Pure Gold" by Mint, the lyrics describe a feeling of chaos and desperation as everything seems to fall apart. The first line, "The building blocks have come unglued," suggests that the foundation of something important has crumbled, leading to a chain reaction of negative events. The mention of dead flies and screwed spiders adds to this sense of decay and destruction, while the line "Your lightbulb eyes crack, like ice in spring" could be interpreted as a metaphor for a breakdown or loss of clarity.


Despite this chaos, there is a sense of determination in the lyrics. The singer declares themselves the "captain of this sinking ship" and vows to make it through the difficult times. The repetition of the phrase "the magnetism of pure gold" throughout the song serves as a reminder of what is truly valuable and worth striving for, even in the midst of turmoil. This idea is reinforced by the final lines, in which the singer talks about searching for something despite uncertainty and hardship.


Overall, "The Magnetism of Pure Gold" is a complex song that blends moments of despair with a sense of resilience and determination. It explores themes of decay, loss, and the pursuit of something greater.


Line by Line Meaning

The building blocks have come unglued
Everything seems to be falling apart and coming undone at the seams.


The flies are all dead, the spiders screwed
The decay and destruction is so intense that even the insects and arachnids have died off.


Your lightbulbeyes crack, like ice in spring
The destruction is so intense that even the most sturdy and reliable things are breaking down, like light bulbs shattering.


When you launch your attack With zealous sting
Despite the chaos and destruction, there are still those who are fiercely driven and will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.


The magnetism of pure gold Is what we re all after
The ultimate goal for everyone in this situation is to find something pure and valuable amidst the decay and destruction.


Lumps of black coal feed the fire
Despite everything falling apart, there is still a need for fuel to keep things going and try to salvage what can be salvaged.


I m captain of this sinking ship But I will get my load round the iceberg s tip
Despite being in a doomed situation, there are still those who are determined to succeed and come out on top despite the odds.


We keep on trying to find the longitude Despite rash and scurvy Despite heads unscrewed
Despite the obstacles and challenges that come with trying to find something valuable in a place of decay and destruction, people will keep trying no matter what.




Writer(s): Tim Claes, Philippe Marcisz, Erwin Marcisz, Steve Janssens, Kim Windmolders

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