Gold
Prince
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There's a mountain and it's mighty high You cannot see the top, unless you fly There's a molehill, of proven ground There ain't nowhere to go if you hang around 1-Everybody wants to sell what's already been sold Everybody wants to tell what's already been told What's the use of money If you ain't gonna break the mold Even at the center of the fire, there is cold And all that glitters ain't gold And all that glitters ain't gold There's an ocean, of despair There are people livin' there They're unhappy, each and every day Hell is not fashion, so whatcha tryin' to say? (repeat 1) There's a lady, ninety nine-years-old If she led a good life, heaven takes her soul That's a theory and if you don't want to know Step aside and make a way for those who want to go...
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Gold" is a song by Prince which was released in 1995 as the second and final commercial single from his 17th album "The Gold Experience."
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being one of his best known songs, "Gold" actually reached number 10 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart and number 88 in the US R&B chart.
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Song CompositionThe song is composed in the key of A major and carries a tempo of 105 beats per minute, demonstrating Prince's range beyond his typical funk style.
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Music VideoA music video was created for "Gold," directed by Alexander Payne, a notable director who later gained fame for his work on films like "The Descendants" and "Sideways."
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Lyrical ContentThe song's lyrics denote a journey of spiritual enlightenment and self-discovery, common themes in Prince's work.
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Production ContributorsThe version of "Gold" on "The Gold Experience" album was co-written and co-produced by Prince and his record producer at the time, Ricky Peterson.
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Live PerformancesThe song was included in many of Prince's concert tours such as the Ultimate Live Experience, Gold Tour and Love 4 One Another Charities Tour.
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Critical ReceptionDespite it not charting as high as his other hits, "Gold" was generally well-received by critics. AllMusic, for instance, chose it as one of three album highlights from "The Gold Experience."
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Cover VersionsIndie singer/songwriter Eleni Mandell covered "Gold" on her 2009 album "Artificial Fire."
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Digitally Made AvailableAfter Prince's death in 2016, "Gold" was one of the songs made available on streaming platforms by his estate, which has given it a resurgence of popularity and accessibility.
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