They have the heart of at least 10 champion bull fighters. And these boys play hard, like a rock, which is rather appropriate because they're a rock band. Not so unlike a finely aged wine, it's clear that they just keep getting better with age.
Fool's Gold
Reckless Serenade Lyrics
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Brick by brick by brick
Cast your stones, pass judgments
Jury, oh jury, your talk makes me sick
Fake smile, mannequin, locked outside my door
Where's beauty, real beauty?
Honor, my honor, what could you want more?
I'm not afraid, not afraid
All the stars are fools gold, kid
Watch them crashing down in perfect imperfection
These teenage hearts can't shake this tension anymore
Why are we hellbent on falling apart?
(Brick by brick by brick)
This mirror cuts deeper
Jury, oh jury, these people are so sick
Woah, these shadows cast from above
(Starstruck from the glow)
Woah, we're addicted
Honor, my honor, this lust isn't love
All the stars are fools gold, kid
Watch them crashing down in perfect imperfection
These teenage hearts can't shake this tension anymore
I used to question myself
Measure up to everyone else
What good am I?
How will this sell
I used to question myself
Now I question everybody else
What good am I
If I can't learn to love myself
I'm not a saint, despite my best intentions
I'm not afraid, not afraid
All the stars are fools gold, kid
Watch them crashing down in perfect imperfection
These teenage hearts can't shake this tension anymore
All the stars are fools gold, kid
Watch them crashing down in perfect imperfection
These teenage hearts can't shake this tension anymore
The song Fool's Gold by Reckless Serenade is a reflection on the struggle of finding real beauty and understanding the true value of things in a society that is obsessed with appearances and superficiality. The first verse talks about the negative impact of judgment and criticism, which can tear down a person's self-esteem and leave them feeling insecure and unworthy. The artist questions the concept of beauty and honor, wondering what more one could want when they possess these qualities. However, the chorus suggests that all the things we think are valuable, such as fame and popular culture, are nothing but "fool's gold," ultimately leading to disappointment and disillusionment.
The second verse explores the theme of self-doubt and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The artist admits to questioning himself often and trying to measure up to others. However, he realizes that this is a futile endeavor since the only true measure of worth is self-acceptance and self-love. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the idea that the tension created by societal expectations cannot be shaken.
Overall, the song seems to encourage listeners to resist the pressure to conform to society's superficial standards and instead focus on finding real beauty and self-acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
Build me up, tear me down
Others build me up just to tear me down
Brick by brick by brick
They do this slowly and methodically
Cast your stones, pass judgments
They criticize me without knowing me
Jury, oh jury, your talk makes me sick
The opinions of people who don't know me are worthless to me
Fake smile, mannequin, locked outside my door
I am not genuine and no one knows the real me
Where's beauty, real beauty?
I long for true beauty beyond the surface level
Honor, my honor, what could you want more?
I strive to be honorable even when others are not
I'm not a saint, despite my best intentions
I am not perfect even though I try to be
All the stars are fools gold, kid
Fame and fortune are fleeting and not worth pursuing
Watch them crashing down in perfect imperfection
Even those who seem perfect will inevitably fall
These teenage hearts can't shake this tension anymore
The pressure and stress is too much for me and my peers
Why are we hellbent on falling apart?
Why do we self-destruct and tear each other down?
This mirror cuts deeper
Self-reflection is painful and difficult
Jury, oh jury, these people are so sick
I am tired of being judged by people who do not know me or my struggles
Woah, these shadows cast from above
The darkness hanging over me seems to come from outside forces
(Starstruck from the glow)
I am dazzled by the superficial allure of fame and fortune
Woah, we're addicted
We are addicted to the rush of chasing fame and fortune
Honor, my honor, this lust isn't love
I know that chasing superficial things is not true love or fulfillment
I used to question myself
I doubted my own worth and abilities
Measure up to everyone else
I compared myself to others and felt inadequate
What good am I?
I felt useless and unimportant
How will this sell
I wondered if I would be successful or popular enough
Now I question everybody else
I have learned to question the motives and intentions of others
What good am I
I still struggle with feelings of inadequacy and self-doubt
If I can't learn to love myself
I know that true happiness and fulfillment come from within, but I struggle to attain it
Contributed by Zachary S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Meghan Haskell
on With Us Without Us
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Meghan Haskell
on Winter Bones
this isn't winter bones x.x
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on L.V.L.F.D.
this isn't L.V.L.F.D. this is Missile..