The song "Gold" by John Stewart is about the music scene in California and the creative energy that drives it. The lyrics describe driving over Kanan, singing to one's soul, and feeling the heartbeat in time with breathing. Stewart sings of his friend Jim Bass, who works pumping gas but has rhythm in his hands and sings rock and roll in the shower. Stewart also praises California girls, describing them as the greatest in the world and each one a song in the making. He hears the melodies and stories in their voices, and recognizes that there are people out there turning music into gold. He celebrates the creative force that drives the music scene in California, and acknowledges that it takes hard work and dedication to make it happen. Overall, "Gold" is a song about the power of music to connect people, inspire creativity, and transform lives. It celebrates the magic of music-making and the passion of those who pursue it, as they work to turn their dreams into reality.
