Hello NGUAC Judges,

This track was written, constructed, produced, mixed, and mastered by me. I had a friend sing it, which is in line with the rules. it's completely original and I began the project either Monday or Tuesday of this week, I can't really remember, plus I don't know where to find that in FL Studio 21 project details. Speaking of which, I used FL Studio, Vital wavetable synth, and samples that I own and am allowed to use.

Hello Newgrounds!

This is my submission to NGUAC KO-Round. it took me about the whole week to make this and it really has grown on me.

This song is about mass media corporations in the United States and around the world that is firstly interested in spreading whatever message makes them the most money, with no remorse or thought towards the damage that happens to society as a result. "A heart made of gold, that's what you're born with" refers to people who *learn* to hate and be vile after being exposed to so many awful insights and opinions in the media. I don't believe anybody is born with the capacity to hate as much as some people do.

Needless to say, this upbeat, electropop thingy that I've made has some depth. I took inspiration from Disturbed's "Who Taught You how to Hate," so listen to that song if you like the content of this one.

~LYRICS~

A heart made of gold

That's what you're born with

Take the chains off your soul

Let it flourish

Not all who wander are lost

Sometimes we think too much and get caught up in the drama

And then we smother ourselves, oh every day

Burnin' our wings before we make it to space

Stay away from the news, ok?

I frankly don't care what they say

The worst thing you have ever seen

Won't make you who you're s'posed to be

Take a step back and hear my voice

I promise you it's worth the choice

Take a step back and breathe

A heart made of gold

That's what you're born with

Take the chains off your soul

Let it flourish

Heart made of gold

Heart made of gold!

That's what you're born with

(That's what you're born with!)

Take the chains off your soul

Let it flourish

Heart made of gold!

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This song is at 128bpm in E major.

Thanks for listening!

-M⅄YA