Before they were signed to a major label, they released an EP titled Richter. Many of the songs on Richter are demo versions of songs on their full length debut, Goldfinger, which was released in 1996. Their biggest single was "Here in Your Bedroom", though they also gained recognition from their song Superman, which was featured in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater (1) video game. (Their song "Spokesman" was also included in the Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 4 video game) Though their second album, Hang-Ups, was less successful, the band still maintained a devoted fanbase in the hardcore community. Their third studio LP was Stomping Ground, which sold poorly in the US but was a modest hit in some European countries, thanks to their cover of Nena's "99 Red Balloons" sung partly in German. 99 Red Balloons was also featured in Gran Turismo 3 A-Spec, as well as the movie Eurotrip. Their next album, Open Your Eyes (2002), was the first for their new record label, Jive/Zomba.
Frontman John Feldmann has produced records for Mest, The Used (whose vocalist Bert McCracken sang some guest vocals on 'Open Your Eyes' and 'Ocean Size') and Story of the Year. He also produced Good Charlotte's single "The Anthem" (whose guitarist Benji Madden provides guest vocals on 'January'), which was originally named "Oracle of Elcaro". He also signed the band Unloco with Maverick Records. In early 2005, they released their first album for their new label, titled "Disconnection Notice". It featured the single "Wasted".
Former band members include bassist Simon Williams, who left the band following Hang-Ups (replaced by Kelly Lemieux), and Brian Arthur, who left the band following Disconnection Notice.
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Bro
Goldfinger Lyrics
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Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
You think you're my friend
But you just take from me
So now it's the end
Don't fuckin' smile just get the fuck away from me
Bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
You use your fake friends
Use them then throw them away
So now it's the end
Don't fuckin' smile just get the fuck away from me
Get the fuck away
Bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Now you have forsaken all that I have known
Now you've really taken me for everything I own.
And I want it back
I doubt you'll ever see
It's you that has to pay the price, and me who is set free
You're not my bro
You're not my bro
You're not my bro!
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
Don't say it
Don't you pretend
Goldfinger's song "Bro" is a powerful indictment of fake friendship and using people for personal gain. The lyrics portray a sense of betrayal and anger towards someone who is trying to claim a close relationship with the singer when in reality, they are just using them. The repeated phrase "Don't say it, don't you pretend that you're my bro" highlights the frustration and sense of disillusionment with false friendship.
The song speaks to the feeling of uncovering that someone you thought was your friend is actually just using you, and the sense of betrayal that comes with that discovery. The lines "You think you're my friend, but you just take from me...Use your fake friends, use them then throw them away" reveal the singer's anger and hurt towards the other person's fake persona. The chorus repeats the phrase "Don't say it, don't you pretend that you're my bro" as a way of drawing a line and stating clearly that the person is not welcome in their life anymore.
Overall, "Bro" is a song that tackles the issue of fake friendship head-on. It expresses disappointment and anger with those who use others and pretend to be their friend, making it a relatable song for anyone who has suffered from such a situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Your not my bro
The singer is telling someone that they are not close enough to be considered their 'bro'
Don't say it
The singer is telling the person not to refer to them as 'bro', as they do not consider them close enough for that title.
Don't you pretend that you're my bro
The singer is warning the person to stop trying to act like they are good friends, as they do not consider them to be one.
You think you're my friend
The artist is questioning the other person's perception of their relationship, as they do not consider them a genuine friend.
But you just take from me
The artist accuses the other person of using them for personal gain, rather than having a mutually beneficial friendship.
So now it's the end
The singer has had enough and is ending the relationship.
Don't fuckin' smile just get the fuck away from me
The singer is angry and wants the other person to leave them alone, without trying to salvage the friendship.
You use your fake friends
The artist accuses the other person of using false pretenses to build relationships, rather than genuine connection.
Use them then throw them away
The artist accuses the other person of using other people for their own benefit, and then discarding them when they are no longer useful.
Now you've really taken me for everything I own.
The artist accuses the other person of betraying their trust and taking advantage of them, emotionally or financially.
And I want it back
The singer wants what was taken from them returned.
It's you that has to pay the price, and me who is set free
The artist believes that the other person will face repercussions for their actions, but that they themselves are better off without them.
You're not my bro!
The singer reiterates that they do not consider the other person a friend, let alone a 'bro'.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE PAULSON, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
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