1) Goldfinger is a ska punk band formed in 1993 and named after the James B… Read Full Bio ↴1) Goldfinger is a ska punk band formed in 1993 and named after the James Bond film. They were founded in California by John Feldmann on vocals and guitar, Simon Williams on bass, "Dangerous" Darrin Pfeiffer on drums, and Charlie Paulson on guitar.

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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2) Goldfinger (aka Twisted) is a dubstep producer who has tracks out on Rottun Records, Balloon Records, trackdonalds, Red Silver Recordings, and Superstition records. Dark and heavy dubstep.

Carlita
Goldfinger Lyrics

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Well after today I'll never see you
And you'll be left with your life
Collecting all your souvenirs
I'll never get it right

Empty man hollow man
I call myself a hermit
My self esteem contingent on

The way you look at me

I'm hanging on your words
Yeah I'm reading
All your thoughts
If only I could be you now
Cause you got the control

Empty man lonely man
I call myself depressed
I'm finding ways to avoid you
At the expense of sanity
I'm hanging on your words
And I'd like to share a thought

I know I can't be you now
But I'd like to stay a while

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Goldfinger's song Carlita express the emotions of a person who is deeply attached to someone and knows they will have to part ways soon. The person acknowledges the fact that they will never see their loved one again, and the feeling of separation is expressed in the first two lines. The singer is aware that the person they love will remain with their life and memories, and they will only have their souvenirs as a reminder of their time together.

The song describes the singer as an "empty man" and a "hollow man," expressing the feeling of loneliness and the dependence on the loved one. The person considers themselves a hermit and feels their self-esteem is contingent on how their loved one perceives them. They are obsessed with understanding their partner's thoughts and words, to the extent that they want to be them, as they believe the other person has control.

The song's mood is sad and melancholic, capturing the essence of separation anxiety and unrequited love. The lyrics are a heartfelt conversation with the loved one, conveying the singer's unfulfilled feelings and their desire to hold on to the memories. The expressive language and powerful imagery help to convey the point poignantly.

Line by Line Meaning

Well after today I'll never see you
I am aware that our paths will never cross again after today

And you'll be left with your life
You will move on with your journey after we part ways

Collecting all your souvenirs
You will start holding onto all the memories we made and the things we shared

I'll never get it right
I know that I didn't do enough to make this work between us

Empty man hollow man
I feel empty and hollow inside

I call myself a hermit
I isolate myself from the world

My self esteem contingent on
My self-worth depends on

The way you look at me
How you perceive me and my actions affects my confidence

I'm hanging on your words
I pay close attention to everything you say

Yeah I'm reading
I am analyzing your thoughts and intentions

All your thoughts
I am trying to understand your point of view and emotions completely