Heart Of Gold
Willie Nelson Lyrics
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I want to give
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
Its these expressions I never give
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
I've been to Hollywood
I've been to Redwood
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've been in my mind, its such a fine line
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keeps me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
You keep me searching for a heart of gold
And I'm getting old
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
In Willie Nelson's song Heart of Gold, he expresses his desire to live and give love to someone through his search for a heart of gold. He compares himself to a miner, someone who works tirelessly searching for precious metals, but in this case, he's searching for a person with a heart of gold. He persists in his search despite his old age, emphasizing that love and connection not only transcend time but also keep us feeling youthful.
The verses highlight his travels to different places in search of love, from crossing the ocean to Hollywood and Redwood. However, he realizes that it's not a physical search but a search within his mind, finding the balance between wanting to give love and accepting it in return. The line "Its these expressions I never give" refers to his struggle to express himself fully, which keeps him searching for that heart of gold.
The repeated lines "Keep me searching for a heart of gold" and "And I'm getting old" illustrate the cyclic nature of his search, as well as the urgency he feels as time passes. Overall, Nelson's Heart of Gold is a beautiful reminder of the importance of searching for love, no matter how old or tired we might feel.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to live
I desire to experience life fully.
I want to give
I yearn to contribute to others and the world around me.
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
I've been searching for a pure, true, and valuable source of love.
Its these expressions I never give
It's my tendency to hide or not show my emotions fully.
That keep me searching for a heart of gold
Which makes me continue searching for a love that's genuine and authentic.
And I'm getting old
Time is passing by quickly.
I've been to Hollywood
I've traveled to prosperous and glamorous places.
I've been to Redwood
I've seen the magnificence and grandeur of nature.
I crossed the ocean for a heart of gold
I've gone far and wide to find a source of love that's pure and valuable.
I've been in my mind, its such a fine line
I've contemplated and explored the depths of my thoughts and emotions.
That keeps me searching for a heart of gold
Which compels me to continue looking for a love that's genuine and pure.
Keep me searching for a heart of gold
I'm requesting that the universe guides me towards finding authentic love.
You keep me searching for a heart of gold
I'm recognizing that it's the divine force that's helping me find true love.
And I'm getting old
As time passes by, the urgency to find authentic love increases.
I've been a miner for a heart of gold
I've been searching for a long time for a relationship that's sincere, true, and valuable.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: Neil Young
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Erlend Aune
Good cover of Willie here, but nothing beats Neil Young himself !
Maria Lucia
WILLIE NELSON HAS BEAUTIFUL VOICE
I LOVE SO MUCH THIS VOICE
Ron Vincent
What a beautiful song sung by a genius.
Dennie Hudson
I am a proud Canadian but Willie is one of my all time favorites. He is a real American Icon. So US of A, be proud of him.
JV Smith
I never thought I'd ever hear a version of this song that I would like better than Neil Young's original from the Harvest album. I've heard dozens of cover versions over the years and most of them annoy me. No one should ever do a cover version of a great song unless they can somehow do it better than the original (hard to do but happens sometimes) or they can do a song in such a way that they are able to make it unique and their own. Willie has succeeded on both counts here. This is a beautiful and unique version of this song and I like it almost as much as the original. It definitely does not annoy me. Great job Willie.
AxBUTCHxA
Willie has the most amazing voice!
Arafat Hossain
The Harmonica Intro ... hits my heart like a bullet ... !!! such a great composer... & musician !
Dan Marino
Glad you found him. He is one of the most musically diverse artist out there today! He's a treasure to be seen.
Eric B
Love Neil's version but Willie's is great too... 👌
Nilson Graca
Muito bom.