Their first album, Easily Tricked, was released on 30 March 2008 on iTunes Plus and on 29 April 2008 as a CD.
Good As Gold
Petter & The Pix Lyrics
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And when you tell me your day I don′t give shit anyway
I like you but I have standards you hate me but now you're naked
I like you but I have standards you hate me but now you′re naked
My moral code is a strength buy I can sink and sink and sink
And when you tell me you agree, apple don't fall far from the tree
I like you but I have standards you hate me but now you're naked
I like you but I have standards you hate me but now you′re naked
And my lungs filled with smoke from fires I can not put out
So my nose bleeds and I cant take no more of these lines
And my lungs filled with smoke from fires I can not put out
I am what I am and I am what they want me to be
Lost everything but they call it a personality
But I know something you don′t know
Just need my self to be good as gold
Sticks and stones wont hurt my bones
All that remains are the scares that we know
Sticks and stones wont hurt my bones
All that remains are the scares that we know but they wont let go
So my nose bleeds and I cant take no more of these lines
And my lungs filled with smoke from fires I can not put out
So my nose bleeds and I cant take no more of these lines
And my lungs filled with smoke from fires I can not put out
I'm good as gold as you′ve been told
I'm good as gold as you′ve been told
The song "Good As Gold" by Petter & The Pix is an introspective piece on the singer's struggles with addiction, loneliness, and the pressure to conform to societal expectations. The opening lines suggest that his self-destructive behavior is a source of pride, describing his ability to drink excessively without consequence. He also admits to not caring about his companion's struggles, emphasizing his own selfishness.
In the next verse, the singer reveals that his moral code is a source of inner strength, but he is capable of "sinking" just as easily. The line "apple don't fall far from the tree" suggests that his companion shares his self-destructive tendencies. Despite this, their relationship is marked by tension and resentment.
The chorus seems to be a declaration of independence and resilience. Despite the challenges he faces, the singer declares that he is "good as gold" and impervious to the hurtful words of others. However, the repeated lines about his nose bleeding and lungs filled with smoke suggest that his self-destructive behavior is taking a toll on his physical health.
Overall, the song conveys a sense of inner turmoil and a struggle to balance the desire for self-expression with the pressure to conform to societal norms.
Line by Line Meaning
My super human strength is I can drink and drink and drink
I have a remarkable ability to drink alcohol excessively
And when you tell me your day I don’t give shit anyway
I am indifferent to your daily experiences and do not care to listen
I like you but I have standards you hate me but now you're naked
I have higher expectations for relationships but at the moment, you are physically vulnerable and exposed
My moral code is a strength buy I can sink and sink and sink
I have a strong sense of morals, but I am capable of falling into immoral behavior
And when you tell me you agree, apple don’t fall far from the tree
I am not surprised that you share similar opinions to your family members
So my nose bleeds and I can't take no more of these lines
I am stressed and overwhelmed by the constant demands and pressures in my life
And my lungs filled with smoke from fires I can not put out
I am suffocating from the consequences of my actions that have spiraled out of my control
I am what I am and I am what they want me to be
I am who I am, but people's expectations and societal norms have influenced my identity
Lost everything but they call it a personality
I have lost significant aspects of my life, but people have labeled it as my unique personality
But I know something you don’t know
I possess knowledge that you are unaware of
Just need my self to be good as gold
I only require myself to maintain a virtuous, respectful character
Sticks and stones won't hurt my bones
Verbal insults or taunts do not cause me harm
All that remains are the scars that we know
The only evidence of past pain or suffering are the visible scars
But they won't let go
The emotional pain still persists and has not been fully resolved
I'm good as gold as you’ve been told
I have maintained a virtuous character as others have previously mentioned
Writer(s): Petter Winnberg, Klas Axel Agaton Eriksson, Nils Tornqvist, Mikael Svensson, Mattias Franzen, Andreas Samuel Panajotis Gabrielsson
Contributed by Henry J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.