Gold
Seeking Fortune: Unveiling the Depths of Human Struggle in 'Gold'
Lyrics
There's gold in these hills, sure as hell's got its fire
There is a valuable resource or opportunity in the challenges and difficulties faced, akin to the certainty of fire in hell.
So I walk through the pines and wipe the sweat from my eyes
The narrator is navigating through a tough situation, physically exerting themselves and dealing with hardship.
Heard howling wolves, cutting cold through the night
The presence of challenges represented by howling wolves in the cold night, emphasizing a harsh and difficult environment.
As I lay upon a rock and pray for morning's light
In a moment of vulnerability, the narrator seeks solace and hope, praying for the arrival of a new day.
I don't wanna kill you and I don't wanna die
Expressing a reluctance for conflict or harm to others, as well as a desire to preserve one's own life.
But every man has his day and it might be yours
Acknowledging that everyone faces challenges or difficult moments, implying that adversity is a universal experience.
It might be mine
Highlighting the unpredictability of life, suggesting that challenging times can come to anyone.
Preacher man said man can't live on bread alone
Referencing a common saying about the need for more than just material sustenance for a fulfilling life.
But I'm so tired and hungry, might just trade some for my soul
Weighing the physical and spiritual needs, contemplating trading material well-being for a deeper, soulful fulfillment.
Lay awake at night, just sitting on death's door
Reflecting on the precariousness of life, contemplating mortality and the proximity to death.
Wonder if them streets are really made out of gold
Pondering the afterlife and the possibility of a better existence beyond the struggles of the current situation.
I don't wanna kill you and I don't wanna die
Reiterating the desire to avoid conflict or harm while acknowledging the inevitability of facing challenges.
But every man has his day and it might be yours
Repeating the acknowledgment that everyone has their share of difficult days.
It might be mine
Emphasizing the universality of facing challenges and uncertainties in life.
I don't wanna kill you and I don't wanna die
Reiterating the reluctance towards violence or harm, while acknowledging the inevitability of confronting challenges.
But these hills hold gold
Asserting the presence of a valuable resource or opportunity in the difficulties faced, implying personal ownership.
You think it's yours
Suggesting a claim to the valuable resource, indicating a sense of determination and entitlement.
It's gonna be mine
Confidently asserting the narrator's intention to claim the valuable resource or opportunity.
There's gold in these hills, sure as hell's got its fire
Repeating the earlier assertion of a valuable resource in the challenges faced.
So I walk through the pines and wipe the sweat from my eyes
Continuing to navigate through challenges, symbolized by walking through the pines and facing physical exertion.
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