Arena - Fool's Gold Lyrics
You think you can hide from the life that you madeYou think you can run from the hell you createdNever a thought for the fruits of your labourJust some vague and fading pictureYou think I would laugh in the face of neglectYou think I would smile in the light of rejectionNever a thought to the flesh and the bloodJust some weak and willing victim"All that glisters is not gold",or so the wise man said"When greed awakes upon your shoulderHearts will turn to lead"Fools gold! Ah, fools gold!Fly to the valleys, fly to the hillsTry to exist on your own without feelingsRipping your soul beyond all recognitionUnforgiven, twisted visionLet your conscience decide!Can you live with yourselfand the deed you have doneConquer your thoughts when all this has begunIt's tearing your mind into guilt and regretTroubled dreams - You'll not forget this!"All that glisters is not gold",or so the wise man said"When greed awakes upon your shoulderHearts will turn to lead"Fools gold! Fools gold!No........It's not all right to callNo........It's not all right to haul me over hot coalsBurning the soles of my feetBiting deep - Deep into my flesh - My handsVengeance - Be sure that I will repay youVengeance - Be sure that I will bethe one to betray you!Vengeance - I'll strike like a snakewhen your back is turnedVengeance - I shall light the fireand leave you to burnDigging deep for something of valueHow much more must I tear at the soil?Then at my feet I find angels and saintsPleading for forgivenessDigging deep for something of val
