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Searching Gold
The Dø Lyrics
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They told us there was a place to find
We were all wrapped up in winter coats
Searching gold in the midnight cold
We traveled arm in arm, at the same pace
Keeping each other warm in the rising storm
Where's the gold
That we'll share
As we share the road?
Tree trunks had fallen down on our way
Rocks of the ice age that would not stir
We lifted all that troubled our haste
One spell, one voice for one single aim
Searching gold, will we find it?
Where's the gold
That we'll share
As we share the road?
One step left, I'm bound to lead the herd
They're only trailing behind, what can I say
They're only trailing behind, what can I say
As the horizon cleared we let go of our hands
Each one hurried to be the first where gold flows out
Oh, silent rejoicing when one of us stumbled
Oh, silent rejoicing when one of us failed
The Dø's Searching Gold is a song that depicts a group of people embarking on a journey to find something they believe is worth searching for. The song opens with the group leaving their goods behind overnight, trusting that there is a place to find what they are looking for. They brave the winter cold, traveling arm in arm, at the same pace, to keep each other warm through the rising storm. The group encounters obstacles on their way, in the form of tree trunks that had fallen and rocks from the ice age, but they remain persistent in their search for gold. Each member of the group is equally invested in the search for gold, asking where the gold is and what they will share as they share the road.
As the horizon clears and they get closer to their destination, they each become more determined to be the first to find the gold. There is a sense of competition among the group, silent rejoicing when someone stumbles or fails. This can be interpreted as a reflection on humanity's nature to compete and betray one another when it comes to the acquisition of wealth, and the fact that the search for gold might not always bring out the best in us.
Overall, Searching Gold is a metaphor for our constant desire to seek something that we believe will bring us wealth and prosperity, even if it means leaving everything we own behind and traveling through the storm. However, it's a sobering reminder that the search for material possessions can often lead to the sacrificing of relationships and values.
Line by Line Meaning
We left our goods behind overnight
We abandoned our possessions for a chance to find something greater
They told us there was a place to find
We were directed to a specific location believed to contain what we sought
We were all wrapped up in winter coats
We prepared ourselves to face the harsh conditions with appropriate clothing
Searching gold in the midnight cold
We were determined to search for something valuable, despite the unfavorable circumstances
We traveled arm in arm, at the same pace
We supported each other equally through our journey
Keeping each other warm in the rising storm
We protected one another from the difficulties that arose during our search
Searching gold
We were on a mission to find something of great value
Where's the gold
We were inquiring about the location of the sought-after item
That we'll share
We intended to distribute the found item among ourselves
As we share the road?
We were traveling together and anticipated sharing the experience of our journey
Tree trunks had fallen down on our way
We faced obstacles during our search, such as fallen trees blocking our path
Rocks of the ice age that would not stir
We encountered immovable rocks from a previous geological era
We lifted all that troubled our haste
We addressed and overcame any hindrances that slowed our progress
One spell, one voice for one single aim
We bonded together and focused on our shared objective
Will we find it?
We questioned the success of our search
One step left, I'm bound to lead the herd
One individual felt compelled to take charge and lead the group
They're only trailing behind, what can I say
Others followed obediently, unable to contribute much more
As the horizon cleared we let go of our hands
As we drew closer to our goal, we were less dependent on one another
Each one hurried to be the first where gold flows out
Each individual was eager to claim the sought-after item for themselves
Oh, silent rejoicing when one of us stumbled
Despite our camaraderie, there was an undercurrent of competition among our group
Oh, silent rejoicing when one of us failed
Some members of the group were secretly happy when others were unsuccessful in their pursuit
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAN LEVY, OLIVIA B. MERILAHTI
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