Gold – English Lyrics

• By: Paloma Faith
• Album: Infinite Things

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language can be an empowering journey, and Paloma Faith's "Gold" is the perfect soundtrack for it. The song's uplifting lyrics about self-belief and inner strength are not only inspiring but also delivered with a vocal passion that makes them memorable. Through this powerful pop track, you can learn vocabulary related to celebration and self-discovery, all while being energized by its infectious melody.

[English]

Oh, I don't care

I gotta celebrate the moment gotta own it 'fore it blows away

Blows away

Oh, beat my snare

I got it burning in my heart when it's dark, can you feel the flame?

Feel the flame

But there's a part of me

That used to go and hide in peace

But now I'm touching the ceiling, I found something to believe in

And now all I see, so many possibilities

But now I'm touching the ceiling, I found something to believe in

But oh

I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

Oh, I got a feeling that I'm gonna be alright

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

There's nothing better than to hear the sound, hear the sound

The sound of thunder when I hit the ground (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Oh, I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

Step by step

I got power in the way that I walk, and I'm here to stay

Here to stay

And I feel so high

Like a rocket in the sky and I got nothing in my way

In my way

But there's a part of me

That used to go and hide in peace

But now I'm touching the ceiling, I found something to believe in

And now all I see, so many possibilities

But now I'm touching the ceiling, I found something to believe in

But oh

I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

Oh, I got a feeling that I'm gonna be alright

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

There's nothing better than to hear the sound, hear the sound

The sound of thunder when I hit the ground (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Oh, I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

I've got a feeling

I'm shining gold (I'm shining gold)

I've got a feeling (I've got a feeling)

I'm shining gold (I'm shining gold)

(I've got a feeling) I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

(I'm shining gold) I'm shining gold

(I've got a feeling) I got a feeling that I'm gonna be alright

I got it, I got it, I'm gold,

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

There's nothing better than to hear the sound, hear the sound

The sound of thunder when I hit the ground (ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh)

Oh, I got a feeling that tonight is on my side

I got it, I got it, I'm gold

I'm shining so bright, yeah I'm gold

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
celebrate /ˈsɛlɪbreɪt/ A2	verb - to observe a special day or event with festivities
flame /fleɪm/ A1	noun - the visible, typically glowing, hot part of a fire
touching /ˈtʌtʃɪŋ/ B1	verb - to come into contact with adjective - emotionally moving
ceiling /ˈsiːlɪŋ/ A2	noun - the upper interior surface of a room
possibilities /ˌpɒsəˈbɪlətiz/ B1	noun - a thing that may be chosen or done out of several possible alternatives
shining /ˈʃaɪnɪŋ/ A2	verb - to emit light adjective - giving out a bright light
bright /braɪt/ A1	adjective - giving out or reflecting much light
thunder /ˈθʌndər/ A1	noun - the sound that follows a flash of lightning
power /ˈpaʊər/ A1	noun - the ability to control or influence people or events
rocket /ˈrɒkɪt/ A2	noun - a missile, spacecraft, or other device propelled by a rocket engine
hide /haɪd/ A1	verb - to put or keep something in a place where it cannot be seen
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true
moment /ˈmoʊmənt/ A1	noun - a very short period of time
peace /piːs/ A1	noun - freedom from disturbance; tranquility
stay /steɪ/ A1	verb - to remain in the same place
gold /ɡoʊld/ A1	noun - a yellow precious metal adjective - made of gold or having a color like gold

Key Grammar Structures

• I got it burning in my heart when it's dark, can you feel the flame?

  ➔ Present Simple with Stative Verb ('got'), Present Participle as Adjective ('burning'), Conditional Clause ('when it's dark'), Tag Question ('can you feel the flame?')

  ➔ The phrase "I **got** it" uses 'got' as a stative verb indicating possession of a feeling. "Burning" describes the feeling's intensity. The 'when' clause sets a condition, and the tag question seeks confirmation.

• But now I'm touching the ceiling, I found something to believe in

  ➔ Present Continuous ('I'm touching'), Simple Past ('found'), Infinitive of Purpose ('to believe in')

  ➔ "I'm touching" describes an action happening now, emphasizing the immediacy. "Found" indicates a completed discovery. "To believe in" explains the reason for the discovery – a newfound faith.

• I got it, I got it, I'm gold

  ➔ Repetition for Emphasis, Present Simple ('I'm gold') used as a Metaphor

  ➔ The repetition of "I got it" reinforces a sense of achievement. "I'm gold" isn't literal; it's a **metaphor** for feeling valuable and successful.

• Step by step I got power in the way that I walk, and I'm here to stay

  ➔ Adverbial Phrase of Manner ('step by step'), Relative Clause ('that I walk'), Present Continuous ('I'm here to stay')

  ➔ "Step by step" describes the gradual process of gaining power. The clause "that I walk" modifies 'power', showing *how* the power is expressed. "I'm here to stay" indicates a firm intention.