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about
Luke, our guitarist, played a simple, little melody for us one night, and asked us (Lucas, Dwayne), if we could come up with some words to fit it. We probably spent 30-45 minutes just thinking of the an idea for the song, then it hit us: "Silver and Gold!"
From the onset, we knew the song was going to be about how riches, fame, and glory ultimately don't satisfy a person. We know from experience that the only thing, or One, who can truly satisfy our heart's desire to be filled, is the One who created it: God.
However, the song purposely does not mention the name God or Jesus. Though Christ is the ultimate satisfaction, there are people in our lives who can be good, earthly reflections of the love with which God loves His people.
For me, the person whom I would rather have instead of silver and gold, is my little sister. For Luke, it's his best friend, Chris. And for Lucas, it's his mom.
We hope the song resonates with people and reminds them that this life is not about what you've got, but more about who you have to share it with. Most importantly, it's about the God who gives us good so that we would turn around and cherish Him more than any treasure on Earth.
lyrics
Verse 1
There is a place, there is a place filled with gold
Money to make, countless riches untold,
Oh-oh, but it's not for me
(no it's not for me, no, it's not for me, yeah)
Plenty of things, plenty of things you can buy
Some of them bling, don't forget some of them shine,
Oh-oh, but it's not for me
(No it's not, no it's not)
Chorus
So don't give me the world on a platter
Silver and gold, they don't matter
As long as you know, that I'd rather have you
All of the jewels, all of the jewels in the world
NO, they won't satisfy, no rubies, no diamonds, no pearls
Those things are nice, but they're not for me
(No they're not for me, no they're not for me, yeah)
Plenty of dreams, plenty of dreams you can buy
Some of them bling, don't forget some of them shine
Oh yes they do, but it's not for me
No, no, no, no, no, no, no!
Chorus
So don't give me the world on a platter
Silver and gold, they don't matter
As long as you know, that I'd rather have you
Bridge
Oh, I hope you know, oh, I hope you know that I'd rather have you
Oh, I hope you know, I don't want silver nor gold
I hope you know, know that you're the only one and I'd
Rather have you
credits
released February 10, 2015
"Silver & Gold"
Piano/Drums: Lucas Fain
Lead Guitar/Bass: Luke Hearn
Vocals: Dwayne Reed
Mixed and Mastered by Jake Reimer at One Way Studios in Aurora, IL
Songwriter and producer CRFT celebrates his spirituality and family on this thoughtful debut LP, featuring Blu, nobigdyl, and more. Bandcamp New & Notable May 10, 2022