Gold Guns Girls
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All the gold and the guns in the world (couldn't get you off)
All the gold and the guns and the girls (couldn't get you off)
All the boys, all the choices in the world

I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said better luck next time
I don't wanna bend, let the bad girls bend
I just wanna be your friend
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough

All the lace and the skin in the shop (couldn't get you off)
All the toys and the tools in the box (couldn't get you off)
All the noise, all the voices never stop

I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said better luck next time
I don't wanna bend, let the bad girls bend
I just wanna be your friend
Why you giving me a hard time?
I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said

Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough

More and more, more and more, more and more
More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more
More and more, more and more, more and more, more and more and
More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more

Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough




Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough

Overall Meaning

The Metrics's song Gold Guns Girls is a reflection on the obsession with material possessions and worldly pleasures that seem to be a missing link to true happiness. The lyricist emphasizes this point by listing all the things that are commonly considered to be symbols of power, wealth, and beauty, such as gold, guns, girls, lace, and skin. The use of repetition in the chorus, asking if it is ever going to be enough, echoes the feelings of emptiness that often accompany a focus on accumulating these things.


The second verse adds to the theme by including the idea of the noise and the voices that never stop, which can be interpreted as the constant cacophony of cultural messages and societal pressures to conform and achieve. The bridge that repeats lines from the first verse provides a juxtaposition of the tension between wanting to be successful and wanting to be loved unconditionally.


Overall, the song suggests that no matter what we possess, there will always be the urge to want more, and that perhaps the true solution to this never-ending cycle is to focus on genuine connections and relationships with others, as exemplified in the desire to just be friends with someone.


Line by Line Meaning

All the gold and the guns in the world (couldn't get you off)
No amount of material possessions could make you forget about your obsession.


All the gold and the guns and the girls (couldn't get you off)
Not even the combination of money, power, and attractive women could break your fixation.


All the boys, all the choices in the world
You have access to all the men and opportunities in the world, but none of them compare to your desire.


I remember when we were gambling to win Everybody else said better luck next time I don't wanna bend, let the bad girls bend I just wanna be your friend
We used to take risks in hopes of coming out on top, but despite the risky behavior of others, I refuse to compromise my own values just to win your approval. I only want to be close to you.


Is it ever gonna be enough
Will you ever be satisfied with what you have, or will you always want more?


All the lace and the skin in the shop (couldn't get you off) All the toys and the tools in the box (couldn't get you off) All the noise, all the voices never stop
No amount of lingerie or adult items could take your mind off your infatuation. The constant chatter of other people's opinions and judgments only adds to the obsession.


Why you giving me a hard time? I remember when we we're gambling to win Everybody else said
Why are you making things difficult for me now when we used to be willing to take risks together? Everyone else would tell us to try again later, but we were always willing to push forward.


More and more, more and more, more and more More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more More and more, more and more, more and more, more and more and More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more
You want more and more, and it seems like you'll never be content with what you have.




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Written by: Emily Haines, James Shaw

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All the gold and the guns in the world (couldn't get you off)
All the gold and the guns and the girls (couldn't get you off)
All the boys, all the choices in the world

I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said better luck next time
I don't wanna bend, let the bad girls bend
I just wanna be your friend
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough

All the lace and the skin in the shop (couldn't get you off)
All the toys and the tools in the box (couldn't get you off)
All the noise, all the voices never stop

I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said better luck next time
I don't wanna bend, let the bad girls bend
I just wanna be your friend
Why you giving me a hard time?
I remember when we we're gambling to win
Everybody else said

Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough

More and more, more and more, more and more
More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more
More and more, more and more, more and more, more and more and
More and more, more and more, more and more and more and more

Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough
Is it ever gonna be enough



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@LoboRundas

I already loved this song to bits, and when it came up on Nimona it made a great sequence even sweeter, it was an amazing moment!

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Was looking for someone to have mentioned this. I was so excited to hear Metric in such a lovely film!

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Ah you beat me to it.

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I watched Nimona and when I heard this song I knew I need it on my playlist and I am so happy I could expand my music taste🫶

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