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Fool's Gold
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Oct 1, 2026 updated
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Song Meaning
Petra cites its own biblical basis directly — "based on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, Revelation 21:18" — before building the song around the label the world assigns to faith: "some say this life I live is only foolishness." 1 Corinthians 1:21's claim that God chose "the foolishness of the preaching to save those who believe" supplies the whole argument the chorus repeats.
"I'll leave the gold I can't afford for the higher prize I'm pressing toward" reaches for Philippians 3:14's image of straining toward a goal. "I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men than a fool in the eyes of God" states the song's whole trade plainly — reputation measured against eternity, and the song treating that exchange as an easy decision rather than a difficult sacrifice.
Lyrics Verified by Editorial Team
[Based on 1 Corinthians 1:21-25, Revelation 21:18]
Some say this life I live is only foolishness
No waiting pot of gold in the faith that I possess
But the treasures of this life will slowly turn to dust
And this fool will find His gold in the Savior that I trust
Fool's gold - it's waiting in a crown
Fool's gold - in a city coming down
I'll leave the gold I can't afford
For the higher prize I'm pressing toward
I'll preach the foolish cross of Christ
And wait for my reward
Fool's gold
The wisdom of the cross - is easy to receive
But only foolishness - to them that don't believe
They may say that I'm a fool for the cross that I proclaim
But the gold that I must seek won't be found in earthly fame
When the crowns of gold all lay before His feet
Then the worthy Lamb of God is the treasure we will keep
Some may call me foolish - some may call me odd
But I'd rather be a fool in the eyes of men
Than a fool in the eyes of God