Discover the story of the song > Everything That Glitters is not Gold – Dan Seals

The protagonist sees a picture of his former romantic partner on a poster and remembers how she used to be famous in the rodeo. He reflects on how he and his daughter continue to live a modest life, while she lives a glamorous one. He realizes that appearances can be deceiving and that fame and wealth don't always bring happiness. So, he has come to understand that everything that seems valuable and shiny on the outside may not actually be as precious as it appears.