Only Fools
Wisdom Beyond Gold: Unveiling the Rich Meaning Behind 'Only Fools'
Lyrics
Only fools follow gold.
Only fools pursue material wealth obsessively.
Only wise men know.
Wisdom comes from understanding beyond superficial appearances.
I'm no fool, you've changed my point of view.
The speaker acknowledges a positive change in perspective influenced by someone.
To be kind is a quality
Kindness is a valuable trait the speaker highly values.
That I richly desire.
Expresses a strong desire for kindness over material wealth.
It is better to be poor than a liar.
Emphasizes the superiority of being poor over being dishonest.
I no longer see
The speaker no longer feels controlled by external influences.
Things controlling me.
The sense of empowerment and liberation from external influences.
You have spoken, I have listened.
The speaker has heeded advice or guidance from someone.
Only fools believe
Emphasizes skepticism toward blindly believing only in what is visible.
In only what they see.
Encourages a broader perspective beyond the visible, suggesting depth in understanding.
The wise are rich indeed.
True wisdom leads to spiritual richness.
What a friend we have in Jesus.
Reference to the comforting presence of Jesus as a friend.
He hears all our cries.
Acknowledges that Jesus listens to prayers and pleas.
If you listen, you'll hear him crying too.
Suggests that attentive listening reveals Jesus's empathetic response.
I no longer see
Reiteration of independence from external influences.
Things controlling me.
Continued empowerment and freedom from control.
You have spoken I have listened.
Confirmation of attentive listening to guidance or wisdom.
Only fools believe
Reiteration of skepticism towards blind belief in the visible.
In only what they see.
Encourages a deeper understanding beyond superficial appearances.
The wise are rich indeed.
Reiterates that true wisdom leads to spiritual richness.
Only fools follow gold.
Repetition of the warning against blindly pursuing material wealth.
Only wise men know.
Reiteration of the idea that only the wise understand the limitations of material pursuits.
I'm no fool, you've changed my point of view, yeah, yeah.
Confirms the positive change in the speaker's perspective.
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