Get your thrills…
There’s gold in them thar hills!
[Verse 1]
Malleable and ductile
Never goes out of style
When the light strikes
Greed spikes
[Chorus]
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Soothe the truth (soothe)
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Lust for the luster
[Break]
Must lust!
[Verse 2]
Don’t settle
For any metal
Go for the fine shine
Every time
[Chorus]
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Soothe the truth (soothe)
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Lust for the luster
[Break]
Must lust!
[Bridge]
You can hear the yells, still
There’s gold in them thar hills!
[Verse 3]
Have you been told
All that glitters is gold
As you grow old
Gold’s oversold
[Chorus]
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Soothe the truth (soothe)
Smooth (oh so smooth)
Lust for the luster
[Break]
Must lust!
[End]
A SCIENCE NOTE
In 1849 from the steps of the Lumpkin County Courthouse, a Dahlonega, Georgia Mint assayer, Dr. M. F. Stephenson, yelled to the townspeople “There’s gold in them thar hills!” He wanted to keep those people looking for gold in Georgia rather than leaving for California.
Gold shines due to its reflective properties and its ability to efficiently reflect light. This shine is primarily due to the metal’s high luster and reflectivity, which are inherent properties of its atomic structure. Gold is a highly malleable and ductile metal, meaning it can be easily shaped and hammered into thin sheets called gold leaf. The surface of gold is exceptionally smooth at the microscopic level, allowing light to reflect off its surface uniformly. When light strikes the surface of gold, most of it is reflected back rather than being absorbed or scattered. This reflection of light creates a brilliant, shiny appearance that is characteristic of gold. Additionally, gold does not tarnish or corrode easily, further enhancing its luster and shine over time.