Goldfinger
Chaka Khan/The London Symphony Orchestra Lyrics
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A spider's touch
Such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from Mister
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold!
The lyrics to Chaka Khan/The London Symphony Orchestra's song Goldfinger mainly describe the character of Goldfinger, a man with a lethal touch and a web of sin. He is portrayed as a manipulator who uses golden words to deceive and lure women into his grasp, only to ultimately lead them to their death. The lyrics warn women that even if they are the "golden girl" who has been kissed by Goldfinger, what they are really receiving is the kiss of death.
While Goldfinger's love for gold is mentioned throughout the lyrics, it is also suggested that his icy heart is the real reason for his deadly nature. He is not capable of love or empathy, only a greed for wealth and power. The lyrics use metaphors such as "spider's touch" and "heart of gold" to reinforce this characterization.
Overall, the lyrics to Goldfinger paint a vivid picture of a dangerous man who uses his charms and wealth to lure unsuspecting women into his deadly trap.
Line by Line Meaning
Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch
Goldfinger is a man with an exceptional ability to turn everything into gold.
A spider's touch
His touch is like a spider's, deceiving and dangerous.
Such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin
His touch is very cold and inviting, but it drags one into a web of sin.
But don't go in
It is advisable not to fall into his trap and do likewise.
Golden words he will pour in your ear
He talks sweetly, as though everything would turn out well.
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
In spite of his sweet words, he is a liar and you know it.
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
A wise lady can discern his deceitful kiss.
It's the kiss of death from Mister
His kiss is no ordinary kiss, but one that leads to death.
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
Goldfinger appears warm-hearted but his heart is tainted with evil motives.
This heart is cold
Only a heart that is frozen can love only gold and nothing else.
He loves only gold
He doesn't love people or anything else besides gold.
Only gold
His love is reserved only for gold.
He loves gold
His love is solely for gold.
He loves only gold
His love is exclusive to gold.
Only gold
Anything that isn't gold holds no value to him.
He loves gold!
He is infatuated with gold!
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY
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