Been chasin’ shadows, yeah, I called it love Fallin’ for faces like stars up above Thought I knew beauty, just lookin’ at skin But I was searchin’ so shallow, I kept fallin' in Eyes on the shine, the perfect light Blind to the fire burnin’ quiet and bright I painted dreams on a flawless face But missed the truth in that empty space 'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell When the heart inside rings hollow as hell? Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter It’s funny how fast that sparkle fades When you dig a little deeper, start seein’ the shade Thought I had riches, but it was a show You learn what shines ain’t what always glows I’ve seen 24 carats fall to dust Once I let go of that fool's gold lust It’s in the quiet laughs, the fight through pain Not in the flawless or the unmarked chains 'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell When the heart inside rings hollow as hell? Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter If I'm gonna fall, let it be for a soul Not a painted heart with a paper goal Beauty don’t last, yeah, it cracks and fades But a heart with grace is forever saved So here I stand, lettin’ go of that lie Openin’ up to what money can’t buy Eight carats of gold, not a thing less Gimme love that’s raw, imperfect, and blessed It’s funny how fast that sparkle fades When you dig a little deeper, start seein’ the shade Thought I had riches, but it was a show You learn what shines ain’t what always glows I’ve seen 24 carats fall to dust Once I let go of that fool's gold lust It’s in the quiet laughs, the fight through pain Not in the flawless or the unmarked chains 'Cause what’s the worth in a diamond shell When the heart inside rings hollow as hell? Eight carats of gold mean more than the glitter Real love’s raw—it ain’t just pretty and bitter