The Damn Quails are the bastard child of a thousand fathers and a thousand mothers, most notably The Band and The Black Crowes. They jam, they sway, they drawl, they swagger ...most of all, they make you feel. ...but my heart's another story.
Fool's Gold
The Damn Quails Lyrics
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Is Acceptance of failure and losing a game,
With a smile and a handshake , quiet every building rage
I got knocked around in a real small town,
And they poked and and they prodded and marched me around,
For a laugh at the snow, try to tear a good man's soul
For a fool's gold, a beggars bargain
Too much time, space to get lost in,
Its one for the road, two if you can let it go.
Blood's thick, but waters deeper,
The wine works fine, but the wiskeys cheaper
Now turn it around, quick before your Sun goes down.
Well, I see you found yourself a damn fine game,
You can lines on your mind and ounces to say,
but it's okay, we've both seen our darker days.
But it's like you've never saw a sucker before,
Been alive on the side of you bed room door,
With an ear on the phone, beggin just to let it go.
For a fool's gold, a beggars bargain
Too much time, space to get lost in,
Its one for the road, two if you can let it go.
Blood's thick, but waters deeper,
The wine works fine, but the wiskeys cheaper
Now turn it around, quick before your Sun goes down.
For a fool's gold, a beggars bargain
Too much time, space to get lost in,
Its one for the road, two if you can let it go.
Blood's thick, but waters deeper,
The wine works fine, but the wiskeys cheaper
Now turn it around, quick before the Sun goes down.
I said, now turn it around, quick before the Sun goes down
The Damn Quails' song Fool's Gold is a poignant exploration of the human condition, touching upon themes of loss, pride, and acceptance. The lyrics in the song are a commentary on the societal norms that often dictate that a person's worth is determined by their success and how they handle failure. The lyrics in the first verse talk about the true test of a man's name being acceptance of failure with grace, rather than lashing out in anger or frustration. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "fool's gold, a beggar's bargain," suggesting that the pursuit of success and material gain can be a trap that ultimately leaves a person unsatisfied and unfulfilled.
Throughout the song, the lyrics reference the cost of success, and the toll it can take on an individual's well-being, as well as the importance of letting go and finding peace with oneself. The final verse of the song seems to be speaking directly to someone who has fallen into this trap and is struggling to let go of their pride and their need for success. The line "but it's like you've never saw a sucker before" suggests that this person is not the first to walk this path, and that they are not alone in their struggles. Ultimately, the song is a call to let go of the burdens of success and accept oneself for who they are.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, a truest test of a man's good name
The true test of a man's reputation is whether or not he can accept failure with grace
Is acceptance of failure and losing a game,
Real strength lies in the ability to handle loss and failure without losing one's composure
With a smile and a handshake, quiet every building rage
Handling loss and failure gracefully requires suppressing the anger one feels inside, and instead displaying a calm demeanor
I got knocked around in a real small town,
The artist was bullied and harassed in a small town
And they poked and and they prodded and marched me around,
The bullies humiliated and mistreated the artist
For a laugh at the snow, try to tear a good man's soul
The bullies picked on the singer for no good reason, just to get a cheap laugh, and in doing so, damaged the singer's sense of self-worth
For a fool's gold, a beggars bargain
The things we chase after, thinking they are valuable, are often not worth as much as we thought and may lead to regret
Too much time, space to get lost in,
We can get lost in chasing after things that are not really valuable or meaningful
Its one for the road, two if you can let it go.
We can afford to make mistakes, but need to learn when to let go and move on, rather than dwelling on them
Blood's thick, but waters deeper,
Family ties run deep, but friendships can be even more meaningful
The wine works fine, but the wiskeys cheaper
We may use alcohol to cope with our problems, but relying on it can be damaging
Now turn it around, quick before your Sun goes down.
It's important to make changes and improve oneself while there is still time
Well, I see you found yourself a damn fine game,
The singer is addressing someone who has found something that they believe to be valuable
You can lines on your mind and ounces to say,
The person is preoccupied with their own thoughts and opinions
but it's okay, we've both seen our darker days.
The singer acknowledges that both of them have faced difficult times in their lives, and can empathize with the other person's struggles
But it's like you've never saw a sucker before,
The artist suggests that the person is being naive or foolish in their pursuits
Been alive on the side of you bed room door,
The artist has been present in the person's life, watching them make mistakes and poor decisions
With an ear on the phone, beggin just to let it go.
The singer is urging the person to move on from their pursuits and let go of the things that are not truly valuable
Now turn it around, quick before the Sun goes down.
The singer reiterates that it's important to make changes and improve oneself while there is still time
Contributed by Natalie M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@stg.pikapika
Well the truest test of a mans good name is acceptance of failure at losing a game.
With a smile and a handshake, quiet ever building rage.
I got knocked around in a real small town, and they poked and they prodded, and the marched me around.
For a laugh in the snow, trying to tear a good mans soul.
For a fools gold, a beggars bargain, it too much time, space to get lost in, its one for the road two if you can let it go.
Bloods thick, but waters deeper.
The wine works fine but the whiskey's cheaper.
Now turn it around, quick before your sun goes down.
(Instermental)
Well, I see you found yourself a damn fine game,
you can lines on your mind and ounces to say,
but it's okay, we've both seen our darker days.
It's like you've never saw a sucker before,
been alive on the side of you bed room door,
with an ear on the phone, beggin just to let it go.
For a fools gold, a beggars bargain, it too much time, space to get lost in, its one for the road two if you can let it go.
Bloods thick, but waters deeper.
The wine works fine but the whiskey's cheaper.
Now turn it around, quick before your sun goes down.
I said, now turn it around, quick before the Sun goes down.
@Rockingcfarms
Wish this was on Apple music
@shanecowan9667
That sucks. Been trying to find the damn thing
@doublespeakthinktank
I just heard it on my Apple Music station. Maybe they added it?
@Dbo704
Why aren’t more artists and songs like this on the radio?! It’s a travesty.
@terryswails1191
Yes it is. We need more real music , not the trash Nashvegas and other types of music being peddled. most is just crap so called music, this is Real Music
@lawrencelink9230
The radio station I work at actually played this today, during my show
@Joseph56798
Cuz they only want shitty music aired.
@jaredpollock321
this is the greatest song ever written . I hope it finds its place in history .
@caylonsharp7172
Does anyone know if this is on iTunes??????
@peytonthepirate7460
Caylon Sharp I could not find it