Good As Gold
Steve Forest Lyrics

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Can’t believe
What’s happening
I was hoping this was just a bad dream

And now the world
Is starting to change
No it won’t ever be the same
I thought that we could run

As we watch em fall

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Now we watch em fall

No we know know
Oh oh oh
It was as good as gold
Now we know
That everything has changed, everything has changed

Ohh ohh ohhh
Everything has changed

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steve Forest's song "Good as Gold" talk about a sudden and unexpected change that has occurred, leaving the singer in shock as they struggle to come to terms with the new reality. The singer expresses disbelief at the turn of events, hoping that it was just a bad dream. However, as the world starts to change, they realize that it is not temporary, and things will never be the same again. The singer had thought that they could run away from the oncoming storm, but now they are just watching everything crumble around them.

The chorus reinforces the idea that everything has changed, that what was once dependable and reliable is now lost, and the future is uncertain. The repetition of the phrase "now we know" emphasizes the shock and disillusionment of the singer as they come to terms with the new state of the world. The song ends on a contemplative note, with the singer acknowledging that the world has indeed changed, and nothing will ever be as good as gold again.

Overall, the lyrics of "Good as Gold" can be interpreted as a reflection on how sudden and unexpected changes can have a profound impact. The singer acknowledges the sense of loss and uncertainty that comes with change and conveys a sense of vulnerability and disbelief at the new reality.

Line by Line Meaning

Can’t believe
I am stunned and surprised by what is happening.

What’s happening
I’m referring to the prevailing situation.

I was hoping this was just a bad dream
I was wishing and desiring that the situation happening around me wasn’t real but only a nightmare.

And now the world
Referring to the situation as a whole without exceptions.

Is starting to change
The current situation is transforming into something different.

No it won’t ever be the same
The world has changed in such a way that things can never be restored to their previous state.

I thought that we could run
I had the impression that we would escape from the current situation unharmed.

As we watch em fall
They were falling while we were watching.

Do do do do do dah dah dah dah
Repeating all syllables.

Do dah dah dah
Repeating these specific syllables.

Do do do dah dah dah
Repeating these specific syllables.