Lyrics
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
We possess wealth, and despite our age, we don't appear old.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
This line reiterates the possession of wealth and the youthful appearance despite age.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Pity, or compassion, does not bring any positive outcome or relief.
And pity does not bear a single flower
This line reinforces that compassion does not yield positive results.
Very proud and very poor
Despite being very proud, there is a sense of poverty or lack.
You're walking on your prison floor
Metaphorically, one is confined within their own metaphorical prison, despite external appearances.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Reiterating that compassion does not bring positive outcomes.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Again emphasizing that compassion does not bear positive results.
Very proud and very poor
Despite being proud, there is a strong sense of poverty.
I'm waiting at your prison door
The narrator is waiting at the prison door, suggesting a sense of longing or anticipation.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Pity is reiterated as not bringing any positive outcome or relief.
And pity does not bear a single flower
The lack of positive results from compassion is emphasized once again.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
Repetition of the theme of possessing wealth and appearing youthful despite age.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
This line reiterates the possession of wealth and the youthful appearance despite age.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Pity or compassion does not result in any positive outcomes.
And pity does not bear a single flower
Emphasizing once again that compassion does not bring positive results.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
Repetition of the theme of possessing wealth and appearing youthful despite age.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
This line reiterates the possession of wealth and the youthful appearance despite age.
We've got the gold, we do not seem too old
Repetition for emphasis on possessing wealth and appearing youthful despite age.
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