Fool's Gold

Fools Gold by broken at Best, a song about imposter syndrome as a former gifted kid

they said I was gifted I guess that I broke it
said I had fire, neglected to stoke it
I burned out somehow, bet you're so proud

see how I shine, some of the time
I'm not who you thought now I've grown old
wasted my prime, ain't it a crime?
I'm still catching eyes cause I'm fools gold

so much potential potentially wasted
you wrote me a life, I guess I erased it
I'll write my own now hope it turns out fine

so much pressure so young
told who we might become
great big weight small shoulders
can some wait until we're older?

no. can't put hold on growth
thought you ought to know

I heard every word adults used to describe me
I think it's absurd the things some folks ascribed me
I once heard genius, swing and a miss

see how I've grown all on my own
to misshapen now to fit the old mold
still went so far they call me a star
I guess all that glitters is fool's gold

they said I was gifted but there were returns
I paid no attention but penchant to learn
put me so far ahead until they left me behind
but law of average, I'm average I'm time

what could be worse?
guess it's my curse
never too see all the things I was told
we're valued I'm me, when they couldn't see
all I have in me is fools gold
Fools Gold
nothing but fools gold

[carlogalbiati]

This resonates hard. The “gifted programs” and all the pressure that goes with them burn so many of us out.

[jaymoscati]

UPDATED LYRICS

they said I was gifted I guess that I broke it
said I had fire, neglected to stoke it
I burned out somehow, bet you're so proud

see how I shine, some of the time
I'm not who you thought now I've grown old
wasted my prime, ain't it a crime?
I'm still catching eyes cause I'm fools gold

so much potential potentially wasted
you wrote me a life, I guess I erased it
I'll write my own now hope it turns out fine

at least it will be mine
ill spend it wasting

so much pressure so young
told who we might become
great big weight small shoulders
can some wait until we're older?

no. can't put hold on growth
thought you ought to know

I heard every word adults chose to describe me
I think it's absurd the things some folks ascribed me
I once heard genius, swing and a miss

formally gifted, what am i now?
formally gifted, lost it some how
formally gifted, what am i now?
formally gifted

see how I've grown all on my own
to misshapen now to fit the old mold
still went so far they call me a star
I guess all that glitters is fool's gold

they said I was gifted but there were returns
I paid no attention but penchant to learn
put me so far ahead until they left me behind
but law of average, I'm average I'm time

what could be worse?
guess it's my curse
never too see all the things I was told
we're valued In me, when they couldn't see
all I have in me is fools gold
nothing but fools Gold
nothing but fools gold

[nikayu_]

I BEG for this to be on spotify cause it's been literally my favorite song for 2 months now

[bloodmoon]

I've been waiting for this since the start of the year, I'm at the perfect time of my life to obsess over this song, more relatable than ever :')

[nerdsinthewoods]

Tends to make nothing but tired people. Just tired.

[isobelneferata]

Saw portion on TikTok and has to rush over to hear the full song. As a former gifted kid there's so many parts of this that I relate way too much, super underrated song!

[jazzblue]

This speaks to my, and many more, confused souls. Thank you so much for this ❤

[worksgaming]

Hey man!!! Been here for a long time watching your music career grow! I wish you the best of luck in the future man. :)

[leanneblake]

This song is gripping its incredible I came here from instagram

[naynaysfx]

this song goes so hard man, your amazing

[Blobbyross]

you have to release tabs for this please i'd love to play this on guitar, i love how you play you're guitar, you are so good!!!!

[CyeCorp]

Yo this is great! Is this song in Spotify?

[Annon-vxoy]

Yeah baby amazing job love the song, I always love your work. Thanks for the great song and I hope you have a wonderful day. PS I hope to see more of you on music streaming services you deserve to blow up.

[glitchy]

You’re the most talented musician I think I’ve every seen. Just pure soul in everything you do.

[beatban]

Dude I love your music. It’s truly art.

[zachsmith]

You very well may be the best song writer that has ever existed. Like no joke, every song im blown away. Wow dude

[VinheiMSylis]

Such a very good job. Keep it up, friend. You are definitely currently gifted.

[diversionmatrix]

This with a electric guitar changes the mood so much and it makes my brain give the good chemical

[nancyhale]

You're white gold: platinum... ❤ Great song!

[whitemonster_tv]

I’ve been listening to some of your snippets on TikTok and I just have to say I love how personal and distinctive your lyrics are. They really give the listener the chance to connect and relate to how you feel. Also, this song is fucking amazing.