"Don't you know that I cried tears of gold for you? / I sit here poor for you / Collect my pennies and my dimes / That's why you love it when I cry". Nightcore - Tears of Gold || Lyrics
Alternative versions include a Male Version and various "sped up" edits on platforms like TikTok and SoundCloud . Key Lyrics
The chorus emphasizes the narrator's exhaustion and the partner's perceived greed:
: The lyrics describe an emotionally draining relationship where the narrator gives everything ("cried tears of gold") to someone who only "comes around to collect". Notable Nightcore Uploads :
The search result for typically refers to a popular fan-made Nightcore version of Faouzia's 2019 single "Tears of Gold." Nightcore versions are characterized by a 20–30% increase in pitch and tempo, giving the song a high-energy, anime-inspired feel. Song Overview Original Artist : Faouzia .
One of the most viewed versions was uploaded by the YouTube channel in January 2020, garnering over 4.8 million views.