all that glitters are not gold
Teenage Death Star Lyrics


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I want it now
And you can show me
And you can show me on
Everything you′ve got

I want it now
And you can call me
And you can call me on
Everything you've got is so bright
Woo

I want it now
And you can show me
And you can show me on
Everything you′ve got

I want it now
And you can call me
And you can call me on
Everything you've got is so bright
Woo

Go

I want it now (I want it now)
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I want it now (I want it now)
I want it, I want it (I want it now)

I want it now (I want it now)
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I want it now (I want it now)
I want it, I want it (I want it now)

Overall Meaning

The song "All That Glitters are not Gold" by Teenage Death Star is about the desire for material possessions and the want for instant gratification. The opening line "I want it now" highlights the need for immediate satisfaction and the use of the word "everything you've got" references the desire to have everything the other person owns. The singer is willing to do anything to obtain these possessions, shown with the repetition of "you can show me" and "you can call me", emphasizing the eagerness to obtain these items.


The chorus repeats the desire for immediate satisfaction with "I want it now" and the acknowledgement that the items are visually appealing with "everything you've got is so bright". The "woo" at the end of the chorus adds to the desire and excitement for these possessions. The bridge of the song includes a quick guitar riff and the use of the word "go" emphasizes the need to take action to obtain these possessions.


The song highlights the message that just because something appears attractive or enticing, it does not necessarily mean it is valuable or worth having. The title "All That Glitters are not Gold" is a famous idiom that means that appearances can be deceptive and there is often more to a situation than what meets the eye.


Line by Line Meaning

I want it now
I crave the thing that I desire and I have no patience to wait for it


And you can show me
You can demonstrate how to acquire or obtain the thing that I want


And you can show me on
You can teach me how to achieve what I want step by step


Everything you've got
All the possessions, abilities or resources that you have


And you can call me
You can reach out to me and invite me to acquire something with you


Everything you've got is so bright
All the things that you have are flashy or attractive to me


I want it now (I want it now)
Repeat of the first line: I crave the thing that I desire and I have no patience to wait for it


I want it, I want it (I want it now)
I'm restating my desire for the thing that I want and my lack of patience to wait for it




Writer(s): Teenage Death Star

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