House of Gold

Twenty One Pilots

About House of Gold

"House of Gold" is a song written and recorded by American musical duo Twenty One Pilots, for their third studio album Vessel. The song initially appeared as a bonus track on their second self-released album Regional at Best, with a different vocal track. "House of Gold" was released as the third single from Vessel, impacting radio on August 6, 2013. The music video for the song was released on October 2, 2013. According to Tyler Joseph, he wrote the song for his mother, Kelly Joseph.  


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2013
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She asked me, "Son, when I grow old,
Will you buy me a house of gold?
And when your father turns to stone,
Will you take care of me?"

She asked me, "Son, when I grow old,
Will you buy me a house of gold?
And when your father turns to stone,
Will you take care of me?"

I will make you queen of everything you see,
I'll put you on the map,
I'll cure you of disease.

Let's say we up and left this town,
And turned our future upside down.
We'll make pretend that you and me,
Lived ever after happily.

She asked me, "Son, when I grow old,
Will you buy me a house of gold?
And when your father turns to stone,
Will you take care of me?"

I will make you queen of everything you see,
I'll put you on the map,
I'll cure you of disease.

Oh and since we know that dreams are dead,
And life turns plans up on their head
I will plan to be a bum,
So I just might become someone.

She asked me, "Son, when I grow old,
Will you buy me a house of gold?
And when your father turns to stone,
Will you take care of me?"

I will make you queen of everything you see,
I'll put you on the map,
I'll cure you of disease.

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Twenty One Pilots

Twenty One Pilots is an American musical duo that originates from Columbus, Ohio. The band was formed in 2009 and consists of Tyler Joseph and Josh Dun. more »

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Written by: TYLER JOSEPH

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12 facts about this song

Creation and Inspiration
"House of Gold" was one of the first songs written by lead singer Tyler Joseph during his high school years, inspired by his mother.
Album Placement
The song is part of the band's third studio album "Vessel," released in 2013.
Genre Fusion
It fuses elements of folk, pop, and alternative rock genres, showcasing the band's versatility and unique sound.
UKULELE Playing
"House of Gold" stands out in the Twenty One Pilots discography as it prominently features the ukulele, an instrument not commonly used in pop or rock music.
Chart Performance
The song was a commercial success peaking at number 10 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart and number 11 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart.
Platinum Certification
The album "Vessel," which includes "House of Gold," was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Music Video
The music video for "House of Gold" was directed by Warren Kommers and features lead singer Tyler Joseph and drummer Josh Dun in a surreal, farm-like setting.
Donovan’s Influence
Tyler Joseph has often stated that the legendary folk singer Donovan is one of his biggest influences. This track, “House of Gold”, echoes Donovan’s signature ‘60s folk-pop sound.
Lyrics Interpretation
The song is interpreted as an intimate dedication to his mother, where he promises to take care of her even when she's old, and remains one of 21 Pilots' most poignant pieces.
Live Performance Ritual
When performing the song live, Twenty One Pilots often invite the crowd to sing the second verse as a heartwarming and interactive ritual.
Mothers Dedication
During live performances, Tyler has dedicated the song to his own mother as well as all mothers in attendance at their shows.
Doug the Pug
Music video for "(Doug the Pug - "House Of Gold" Twenty One Pilots Parody)" on YouTube has more than 2 million views, this version of "House of Gold" was recreated by social media sensation Doug the Pug.

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