Gold

Been chasin’ shadows, yeah, I called it love
Fallin’ for faces like stars up above
Thought I knew beauty, just lookin’ at skin
But I was searchin’ so shallow, I kept fallin' in

Eyes on the shine, the perfect light
Blind to the fire burnin’ quiet and bright
I painted dreams on a flawless face
But missed the truth in that empty space

'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell
When the heart inside rings hollow as hell?
Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter
Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter

It’s funny how fast that sparkle fades
When you dig a little deeper, start seein’ the shade
Thought I had riches, but it was a show
You learn what shines ain’t what always glows

I’ve seen 24 carats fall to dust
Once I let go of that fool's gold lust
It’s in the quiet laughs, the fight through pain
Not in the flawless or the unmarked chains

'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell
When the heart inside rings hollow as hell?
Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter
Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter

If I'm gonna fall, let it be for a soul
Not a painted heart with a paper goal
Beauty don’t last, yeah, it cracks and fades
But a heart with grace is forever saved
So here I stand, lettin’ go of that lie
Openin’ up to what money can’t buy
Eight carats of gold, not a thing less
Gimme love that’s raw, imperfect, and blessed

It’s funny how fast that sparkle fades
When you dig a little deeper, start seein’ the shade
Thought I had riches, but it was a show
You learn what shines ain’t what always glows

I’ve seen 24 carats fall to dust
Once I let go of that fool's gold lust
It’s in the quiet laughs, the fight through pain
Not in the flawless or the unmarked chains

'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell
When the heart inside rings hollow as hell?
Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter
Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter