Gold

Imagine Dragons

About Gold

"Gold" is a song by American rock band Imagine Dragons, which bases itself on the story of the Midas Touch. The track was released as the second single from their second studio album Smoke + Mirrors on December 16, 2014. The track was written by band members Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds and Wayne Sermon, as well as the producer of the song, Alex da Kid. The music video was released onto Vevo on January 21, 2015. The song was used by FX to promote their FX Now app, and by Discovery Channel to promote their show Gold Rush's season 6 premiere. The Jorgen Odegard remix of the song was featured on the soundtrack of the video game, NBA 2K17. 


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First comes the blessing of all that you've dreamed
But then comes the curses of diamonds and rings
Only at first did it have its appeal
But now you can't tell the false from the real
Who can you trust?
(Who can you trust)

When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold
(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)

Statues and empires are all at your hands,
Water to wine and the finest of sands
When all that you have's turnin' stale and its cold,
Oh you'll no longer fear when your heart's turned to gold
Who can you trust
(Who can you trust)

When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold
(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)

I'm dying to feel again,
Oh anything at all,
But oh I feel nothin', nothin', nothin', nothin' at all

When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold, gold
When everything, everything, everything you touch turns to gold, gold
(Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah
Ooh, gold, woah)

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Imagine Dragons

Imagine Dragons is an American alternative rock band from Las Vegas, Nevada. The band gained exposure following the September 2012 release of their debut studio album, Night Visions and first single "It's Time". more »

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Written by: ALEXANDER JUNIOR GRANT, BENJAMIN ARTHUR MCKEE, DANIEL PLATZMAN, DANIEL COULTER REYNOLDS, DANIEL JAMES PLATZMAN, DANIEL WAYNE SERMON

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Gold" by "Imagine Dragons" is classified as an Alternative Rock song with elements of Indie Rock and Pop.
Album Information
The song is part of the band's second studio album, "Smoke + Mirrors," released in 2015.
Chart Performance
"Gold" peaked at number 12 on the Billboard Hot Rock Songs chart, confirming its successful reception.
Song Inspirations
Lead singer Dan Reynolds has stated that the song reflects on the pitfalls of success and how it changes you.
Video Symbolism
The music video for "Gold" featured symbolic imagery such as a desert, gold coins, and the band members in chiaroscuro lighting, portraying the dark side of success.
Writing Credits
The songwriting credits for "Gold" go to band members Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Dan Reynolds, and Wayne Sermon.
Producing Facts
The song is produced by Alex Da Kid who has also worked with artists like Rihanna and Eminem.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics, appreciated for its unique sound and reflective lyrics.
Song Meanings
"Gold" talks about the negative aspects of greed and the fear of losing oneself in the pursuit of success.
Live Performances
The band has performed "Gold" in numerous live shows and tours, including on television shows like "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."
Track List Position
"Gold" is the second track on the "Smoke + Mirrors" album following the lead single, "I Bet My Life."
Certification
In 2015, "Gold" received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) signifying 500,000 units sold.
Uniqueness
"Gold" is recognized for its distinctive percussion, using pots and pans for a metallic sound effect, demonstrating the innovative music style of Imagine Dragons.
Song Release
The song was released as a single on December 16, 2014, a few months before the release of the full album.
Artistic Evolution
"Gold" showcases the band's evolution from its debut album, showcasing a more mature and refined sound and lyrical depth.

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