Stephens described the inspiration behind “24 K” in an interview with The FADER:
“The song describes a relationship that’s equal parts wrong and right. It’s shiny and tempting in the way that only things you shouldn’t have can be.”
[Verse 1]
I swear I saw gold in your eyes
The way you looked at me
Like you had just won the grand prize
Fresh and heavenly, angel at 18
I swear I tasted precious pearls
Falling from your lips
Wrapped around your precious girl
Like your necklace round my neck
And your belt around my hips
[Pre-Chorus]
More than diamonds, or any stone
Feeling brighter than I have ever known
I could hurry but you know I wanna make you wait
Boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
[Chorus]
That shit blinds me when it hits the sun
And I know you're not a hit and run
You can't buy the kind of love we make
Boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
We're not perfect but we're nearly there
I've got silver linings in my hair
I think you're a risk I have to take
Cause boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
[Verse 2]
You know deep down that it's not right
The way you look at me
And just like a thief in the night
You show up unexpectedly and take just what you need
And I let you cause I love the feeling of holding money in my hands
You're my green and gold, boy
Greatest story ever told, boy
It turns out I've got myself a man
[Chorus]
That shit blinds me when it hits the sun
And I know you're not a hit and run
You can't buy the kind of love we make
Boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
We're not perfect but we're nearly there
I've got silver linings in my hair
I think you're a risk I have to take
Cause boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
[Bridge]
Green and gold boy, greatest story ever told, boy
Green and gold boy, you couldn’t make me let go
Green and gold boy, I think you already know, boy
Green and gold boy, greatest story ever told
[Chorus]
That shit blinds me when it hits the sun
And I know you're not a hit and run
You can't buy the kind of love we make
Boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
We're not perfect but we're nearly there
I've got silver linings in my hair
I think you're a risk I have to take
Cause boy we're gold like the ring on your finger, 24k
24K was written by Jae Stephens.
24K was produced by Jam City.
Jae Stephens released 24K on Wed Jun 14 2017.