Gold
Stewart John Lyrics

When the lights go down in the California town
As the sun sets on this particular place in California, people settle down for the night

People are in for the evening
The inhabitants of the town have ended their daily activities and are preparing for some rest and relaxation

I jump into my car and I throw in my guitar
The singer has a strong desire to create some music and is immediately inspired to do so

My heart beat time with my breathin'
He’s so excited about making music that his heart beats faster than normal and his breathing becomes more rapid

Drivin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul
While driving his car, the artist is singing songs that resonate deeply with him

There's people out there turnin' music into gold
Within his community exist musicians who are able to turn their love for music into something that is valuable and rewarding

Well my buddy Jim Bass past he's a-workin' pumpin' gas
The singer has a friend called Jim Bass who is employed at a gas station

And he makes two fifty for an hour
Jim Bass' job pays him $2.50 per hour

He's got rhythm in his hands as he's tappin' on the cans
Jim Bass has a natural sense of rhythm and often taps on cans as though drumming

Sings rock and roll in the shower
Jim Bass likes singing rock and roll songs while in the shower

Ah the California girls are the greatest in the world
The singer has a high regard for California girls and believes they are the best in the world

Each one a song in the making
Each girl he comes across inspires him to make a new song

Singin' right to me I can hear the melody
He imagines the girls he meets singing his songs to him and the melodies are clear and distinct in his head

Story is there for the takin'
The girls he encounters have interesting stories which inspire him to create more music

Flyin' over Kanan, singin' to my soul
The singer is overwhelmed with feelings while he drives and continues to sing

Rockin' on the radio
Popular music is being played on the radio

slippin' down the back road
He is driving fast on the less busy roadway

People out there turnin' music into gold, into gold
People around him are able to make great music and cheerfully share it, which is bringing them recognition and rich rewards