‘Gold’ tells the story of a man gone mad with power and fame, the woman who falls in love with his riches, and the tragedy that is their relationship.
Heidelman drew inspiration from classical literature and poetry, even quoting puritan literature in the choral chant “adieu adieu, all’s vanity” (Ann...
[Verse 1]
Do you wanna be more than human
Do you wanna be made of gold
Do you wanna be the one they speak of
In the stories that will be told?
Don't you wanna have all the power
Find your residence in riches
But in this house of cards
There's no room for recklessness
[Chorus 1]
Gold, all you ever wanted was to
Hold the world in your hands
Gold, you should have known your limits 'cause you're only just a man
[Verse 2]
Do you wanna live like a goddess
Do you wanna be dressed in fame
Do you wanna forget your limits
Do you wanna control the game
Don’t you long for romantic power
Take a dance with decadence
But you know in your final hour
All his money can’t hold your hand
[Verse 3]
Gold, all you ever wanted was to
Hold the world in your hands
Gold, you should have known your limits 'cause you're only just a man
[Bridge]
So you have your untempered power
You have your name in flashing lights
But in your midnight hour
Are you truly satisfied
You got what you had wanted
That all you touch be gold
But the loneliness leaves you haunted
And your capital turns you cold
[Outro]
(and all turns to gold)
Your Heart turns to stone
Your soul turns so cold
And all turns to gold
Choir: (Adieu adieu all's vanity
The world was not enough for me)
(And all you feel is cold)
Your heart turns to stone
Your soul turns so cold
And all turns to gold
Gold (feat. Helena Mayer) was written by Travis Heidelman.
Gold (feat. Helena Mayer) was produced by Travis Heidelman.
Travis Heidelman released Gold (feat. Helena Mayer) on Fri Dec 23 2016.