In Gold We Trust

Samael's song 'In Gold We Trust' delves into the pervasive influence of money and materialism in modern society. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of how the pursuit of wealth can narrow one's perspective, reducing life to a single-minded chase for more. The opening lines, 'When money rules the game it diminishes life / It narrows perspective to a single line,' set the tone for a critique of how financial gain can overshadow other aspects of existence. The song suggests that no matter how much one earns, the desire for more remains insatiable, highlighting the endless cycle of greed and ambition.

The chorus, 'We're looking for satisfaction / Our world is stuffed with ambition / Everything we do, is done in excess / We're junkies addicted to success,' underscores the idea that society is obsessed with achieving success, often at the expense of genuine fulfillment. The metaphor of being 'junkies addicted to success' is particularly striking, likening the relentless pursuit of wealth to a destructive addiction. This addiction to success and material gain is portrayed as a hollow endeavor, one that leaves individuals perpetually unsatisfied.

The song also touches on the rationalization of emotions and actions in the quest for wealth. Lines like 'All our emotions are rationalized / We're careful on what we capitalize' suggest that people often suppress their true feelings and moral considerations in favor of financial gain. The repeated phrase 'In Gold we trust' is a play on the phrase 'In God we trust,' implying that money has become a new form of faith or religion for many. This shift in values is further emphasized by the lines 'If faith has a use, it's to let us believe / Righteousness is on our side,' indicating that the pursuit of wealth is often justified as a righteous endeavor, despite its potentially corrupting influence.

Samael's 'In Gold We Trust' serves as a powerful commentary on the dangers of materialism and the societal obsession with wealth. It challenges listeners to reflect on their own values and the true cost of their ambitions.