Gold
Steve Kazee Lyrics
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I wouldn't trade her for gold
I'm walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silve spoon
Hell, I'm gonna be me
I'm gonna be free
I'm walking on moonbemas
And staring out to sea
Then a row of homes start building
And tear your curtains down
For sunlight is like gold
Hell, you better be you
Do what you can do
I'm walking on moonbemas
And staring out to sea
'Cause if you skin was soil
How long do you think before
they'd start digging
And if you life was gold
How long do you think you'd stay
living
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
The lyrics to Steve Kazee's song "Gold" express a deep appreciation for love and the value it holds in life. The lyrics emphasize that love is priceless, with the line "I wouldn't trade her for gold." The singer also talks about being free to be themselves, walking on moonbeams and staring out to sea. There is a sense of optimism and defiance in the lyrics as the singer asserts their right to be who they are and do what they can do. The lines "Hell, you better be you, do what you can do" suggest that the singer believes in the power of individuality and authenticity.
The lyrics take a philosophical turn when the singer talks about the fleeting nature of material possessions compared to the enduring value of love. The lines "And if a door be closed, then a row of homes start building, and tear your curtains down, for sunlight is like gold" suggest that the real value in life is in the intangible things like love, happiness, and freedom. The singer wonders how long people would stay living if life were like gold, implying that material possessions are ultimately empty and unfulfilling. The song concludes with the reaffirmation of the singer's love for their partner, emphasizing that love is the true gold in life.
Overall, the song "Gold" by Steve Kazee is a celebration of love, individuality, and the value of intangible things in life. The lyrics encourage listeners to be true to themselves, appreciate the beauty of the world around them, and prioritize the things that matter most in life.
Line by Line Meaning
And I love her so
The singer deeply loves someone
I wouldn't trade her for gold
They consider this person's value to be higher than material wealth
I'm walking on moonbeams
The singer feels joyful and light-hearted
I was born with a silve spoon
Referring to being born into a life of privilege and wealth
Hell, I'm gonna be me
Refusing to conform to others' expectations and being true to oneself
I'm gonna be free
Desiring personal freedom and independence
And staring out to sea
Contemplating life and one's place in the world
And if a door be closed
If one opportunity closes, others will come up
Then a row of homes start building
New opportunities will arise and life moves on
And tear your curtains down
Letting in sunlight and embracing new possibilities
For sunlight is like gold
Sunlight is a metaphor for valuable opportunities
Hell, you better be you
Encouraging self-expression and individuality
Do what you can do
Encouraging taking advantage of one's own strengths and abilities
'Cause if you skin was soil
A metaphor of the human body as soil or land
How long do you think before they'd start digging
Others will try to exploit or take advantage if given the chance
And if you life was gold
A metaphor for life being valuable like gold
How long do you think you'd stay living
Questioning how valuable life is and how we spend the time we have
Contributed by Connor S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@erinchizmar6832
I was lucky enough to see this art on Broadway in 2012. It is still one of the most beautiful pieces I’ve ever seen/ listened to.
@nancymcclymont2858
I still get chills
@bsusak09
Absolute magic. I honestly have never felt so honored to see a live show in my life.
@ntleaver29
That violin 🎻 ! 👌🎶🎵
@synchro505
When I first heard this song while watching "Once" in about 2008 or so it froze me in my tracks. I've loved it ever since. Wonderful recording and video.
@damienobrien7016
This is a great rendition of a song by Irish band “ Interference “, singer was Fergus O’Farrell (RIP)
@nicki446
Chills, every time. So much talent and energy in that studio, I can't deal.
@kellyramoutar
What a lovely voice. He has a very special voice that makes you feel so calm
@stephaniejarrell100
Steve Kazee, you are absolutely amazing! I just saw the traveling version of Once tonight in Atlanta, and it was nothing without you. Your voice touches my soul.
@frightenedrabbitfan
Saw it on broadway and I was so moved. Amazing cast, amazing story - overall beautiful elaboration of the movie.