GOLD
The Interference Lyrics
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I wouldn't trade her for gold
Walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silver spoon
Hell I'm gonna be me
Gonna be free
Walking on moonbeams
And if a door be closed
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
Walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
'Cause if your skin was soil
How long do you think before they'd start digging
And if your 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 song "Gold" by The Interference is a piece that is rich in imagery and metaphor. The opening line, "And I love her so, I wouldn't trade her for gold" is a testimony to a powerful love that cannot be measured in monetary terms. The singer values his lover above all material possessions, even gold which is often associated with wealth and status.
The second line, "Walking on moonbeams, I was born with a silver spoon," captures the idea of luck and privilege. The phrase "walking on moonbeams" refers to a carefree, dreamlike state of being. The image of a silver spoon suggests the idea of being born into a privileged or lucky family. The singer acknowledges his good fortune but also emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, free, and untroubled.
The chorus emphasizes the idea of individuality and the importance of living life on your own terms. The lines "Hell, I'm gonna be me, gonna be free, walking on moonbeams and staring out to sea" suggest a sense of rebelliousness and a desire to live without constraints. The final verse utilizes the image of an individual's worth being measured in soil or gold. The message is clear: be yourself, do what you can do, and value the things in life that matter most - such as love and freedom - because the material things that may seem valuable won't last forever.
Line by Line Meaning
And I love her so
He loves his partner deeply.
I wouldn't trade her for gold
His partner means more to him than material wealth.
Walking on moonbeams
He feels free and light.
I was born with a silver spoon
He was born into a privileged lifestyle.
Hell I'm gonna be me
He won't change who he is for anyone.
Gonna be free
He wants to live life without constraints.
And staring out to sea
He's contemplating life and the world around him.
And if a door be closed
When one opportunity is lost, another will arise.
Then a row of homes start building
New opportunities are like houses lining up.
And tear your curtains down
He encourages opening up to new possibilities.
For sunlight is like gold
Opportunity is like valuable treasure.
Hell you better be you
He advises to stay true to oneself.
Do what you can do
Make the most of your abilities.
'Cause if your skin was soil
A metaphor for valuing oneself as an individual.
How long do you think before they'd start digging
Others will see the value in you if you value yourself.
And if your life was gold
A metaphor for valuing one's own life.
How long do you think you'd stay living
If you don't value your own life, you won't make the most of it.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERGUS JOSEPH O'FARRELL
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Ana Ghandra
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
I'm walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silver spoon
Hell I'm gonna be me
I'm gonna be free
I'm walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
And if a door be closed
Then a row of homes start building
And tear your curtains down
For sunlight is like gold
Hey you better be you
And do what you can do
When you're walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
'Cause if your skin was soil
How long do you think before they'd start digging?
And if your life was gold
How long do you think you'd stay living?
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
Ana Ghandra
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
I'm walking on moonbeams
I was born with a silver spoon
Hell I'm gonna be me
I'm gonna be free
I'm walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
And if a door be closed
Then a row of homes start building
And tear your curtains down
For sunlight is like gold
Hey you better be you
And do what you can do
When you're walking on moonbeams
And staring out to sea
'Cause if your skin was soil
How long do you think before they'd start digging?
And if your life was gold
How long do you think you'd stay living?
And I love her so
I wouldn't trade her for gold
lisa
Love lyrics! TY✌️
Nicolas Tonani
Is so beautiful ...
Zoe Zoe
Ana GHandra thanks
velvetunderpants44
Just saw them play in a small pub in Cork. Absolute heaven!
kitty lynch
In all my life I couldn't understand why I didn't hear more tunes like this... Today I read that the musicians have to pay money for their tunes to be heard on the radio. Is this true? And there I was wondering why all the dj's hadn't discovered the music before myself. Thank god for youtube.
Simon Murphy
I'll never forget Fergus at my 21st birthday and the book he gave me which was called waves which I still have 20years later how life flies by, Fergus is an inspiration to us all of one capability through our journey of life
David Callaghan
RIP Fergus, you will be missed. Your music lives on.
Mark Carmody
RIP Ferg...you legend. Best voice I have ever heard. Your passing is a huge loss
Waliul Islam Sumon
Such an amazing song!