GOLD
The Rolls Lyrics
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you cannot see the top, unless you fly
There's a molehill, of proven ground
There ain't nowhere 2 go if you hang around
[Chorus]
Everybody wants 2 sell what's already been sold
Everybody wants 2 tell what's already been told
If you ain't gonna break the mold
Even at the center of the fire, there is cold
And all that glitters ain't gold
And all that glitters ain't gold
There's an ocean, of despair
There are people livin' there
They're unhappy, each and every day
Hell is not fashion, so whatcha tryin' to say?
[Chorus]
There's a lady, 99-years-old
If she led a good life, heaven takes her soul
That's a theory and if you don't want 2 know
Step aside and make a way 4 those who want 2 go...
The Rolls's song "Gold" presents a thought-provoking reflection on money, success, and the importance of breaking away from the status quo. The opening lines conjure up an image of an imposing mountain, suggesting that there's always something more to reach for and strive towards. However, the idea of "proven ground" on the other hand, implies that sometimes it's more worthwhile to stick to what we already know and have, rather than tirelessly chasing after more. The singer exhorts the listener to question the point of money and material possessions if we're not going to use them to create something new and break out of established patterns that don't serve us.
When the chorus hits, the song expands to a broader message about the human drive to sell and communicate, even when there's nothing new to say. The phrase "What's the use of money / If you ain't gonna break the mold" is particularly notable for encapsulating the song's entire ethos. It's a call to action, urging people to recognize the value of creativity and originality beyond money or fame. The final line of the chorus, "And all that glitters ain't gold," echoes the famous proverb to remind us that appearances can be deceiving, and that we should be wary of blindly following others in search of success.
The second verse adds a layer of emotional depth to the song, as the image of an "ocean of despair" brings to mind the struggles that many people face on a daily basis. The rhetorical question "Hell is not fashion, so whatcha tryin' to say?" is a poignant reminder that there are more important things in life than material goods, and that we should focus on creating meaning and connections rather than surface-level experiences. The final verse about a 99-year-old woman adds a spiritual dimension to the song, suggesting that the pursuit of something greater than ourselves is universal, and that we should make way for those who are ready to embrace it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gold" are powerful and evocative, encouraging listeners to re-examine their priorities and consider what really matters in life.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a mountain and it's mighty high
There is an obstacle that may seem unattainable
you cannot see the top, unless you fly
The obstacle may be impossible to surmount without a new perspective
There's a molehill, of proven ground
There is an opportunity for success in a small but sure situation
There ain't nowhere 2 go if you hang around
Stagnation is the enemy of progress
Everybody wants 2 sell what's already been sold
People are too focused on the superficial
Everybody wants 2 tell what's already been told
There is too much redundancy in society
What's the use of money
The importance of money is often overrated
If you ain't gonna break the mold
Innovation is necessary for change
Even at the center of the fire, there is cold
The most intense situations can still have moments of emptiness
And all that glitters ain't gold
Appearances are often deceiving
There's an ocean, of despair
There is an overwhelming sense of hopelessness
There are people livin' there
The feeling of despair affects many people
They're unhappy, each and every day
Despair can be an all-consuming emotion
Hell is not fashion, so whatcha tryin' to say?
Fashion is a trivial pursuit compared to more important issues
There's a lady, 99-years-old
There is a hypothetical elderly woman
If she led a good life, heaven takes her soul
A belief that a virtuous life is rewarded in the afterlife
That's a theory and if you don't want 2 know
This is a belief that not everyone may accept
Step aside and make a way 4 those who want 2 go...
Make room for those who seek their own path
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT F. DIGGS, GARY E. GRICE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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