This song has a rather nihilistic vibe overall – its over-the-top imagery of wealth (due to repeated mentions of gold) contrasts the idea of turning to dust, and emphasises how futile and worthless material possessions and desires are.
Wrap my heart in gold
And tattoo it with red ink
I know it won’t be worth that much
But at least that stone will sink
And when you throw me in the river
Tie me to a golden cross
I know we don’t believe in much
But we all understand loss
I’ll gladly give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, marrow and rust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
I’ll give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, old pyrite lust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
If I washed my feet and pierced my skin
Could I let the blood that’s thick with sin
Before the sun comes out and burns it in
If you tied me up
Oh, I’d still find a way out of my mind
Oh I’d enjoy it
I’ll gladly give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, marrow and rust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
I’ll give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, old pyrite lust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
Blood for the blood god, let’s go
(1, 2, 3, go!)
I’ll gladly give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, marrow and rust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
I’ll give you the keys to this kingdom of mine
Built from gravel and wine
Lost in time
We’ll all turn to dust, old pyrite lust
Because at the end
It’s in nothing we trust
Gold Gold Gold was written by Milkie Way & Sam Matlock.
Gold Gold Gold was produced by Thomas Mitchener.
WARGASM released Gold Gold Gold on Fri Feb 21 2020.