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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Get Away
Goldfinger Lyrics
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After I'd seen everything
Could be the company I keep
You say I've got something you need
But what I have I just can't sell ya
Cause my experience runs deep
You want to be a brave man
But you just can't face your fear
You say get away from
Just get away
Just get away
Cause I might tell you something
You think the world owes you a debt
And they should hand you your success
But you won't find it on tv
You cry about the luck you've had
You wear your bruises like a badge
You won't heal until you're willing
So now you think you need my help
But you're just to scared to ask
We'll I've been scared before my friend
Get way from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Cause I might tell you something
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Cause I might tell you something
Get way from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
I might tell you something
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Cause I might tell you something
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Cause I might tell you something
Something something something anything I'll tell ya
Something something something
Get way from me
Just get away from me
Just get away from me
Cause I might tell you something
The song "Get Away" by Goldfinger is about a person who keeps asking the singer how he has managed to remain unchanged even after experiencing everything there is to experience. The singer thinks it's because of the company he keeps. He is aware that the person asking him wants something he has, but he can't give or sell it to him because his experience comes deep within. The person asking him wants to become brave, but he's unable to face his fear. The singer’s response to this is to get away from him because he might tell him something he’s not ready to hear.
The second verse is about a person who thinks the world owes him success, and he expects it to be given to him. But he won't find it on TV. He cries about his misfortunes and wears his bruises like a badge, but the singer tells him that he won't heal until he's willing to change. The person who thinks he needs the singer’s help is too scared to ask. But the singer once again advises him to get away from him because he might tell him something that would force him to deal with his fears.
Overall, the lyrics are about a person who believes he can't change and keeps asking the singer how he managed to do it. The singer's advice to him is to get away because he can't handle what the singer might say.
Line by Line Meaning
You ask me how I stay the same
You're curious about how I've maintained my personality and beliefs despite encountering countless experiences throughout my life.
After I'd seen everything
After living a life full of diverse experiences and seeing both the good and the bad of the world.
Could be the company I keep
Perhaps the people I surround myself with have a positive influence on me and help me stay true to myself.
You say I've got something you need
You believe that I possess something valuable that you lack.
But what I have I just can't sell ya
However, what makes me who I am is not something that can be bought or sold.
Cause my experience runs deep
It's because I've been through so much in my life and have learned so many lessons along the way.
You want to be a brave man
You aspire to be courageous and face your fears head-on.
But you just can't face your fear
However, you struggle to confront and overcome your own fears.
You only know what you can do
You limit yourself by only believing in what you already know you're capable of.
You say get away from
You tell me to distance myself from you.
You think the world owes you a debt
You have a sense of entitlement and believe that you deserve success or happiness without working for it.
And they should hand you your success
You feel that others, rather than yourself, should be responsible for bringing you prosperity.
But you won't find it on tv
You won't achieve true success or happiness by passively consuming media or entertainment.
You cry about the luck you've had
You complain about the unfortunate circumstances you've faced in your life.
You wear your bruises like a badge
You wear your past hurts and struggles as symbols of pride or identity.
You won't heal until you're willing
You must be ready to address and work through your past wounds to truly heal and move forward.
So now you think you need my help
You believe that I can offer you guidance or support.
But you're just to scared to ask
However, you're too afraid or embarrassed to actually reach out to me for help.
We'll I've been scared before my friend
I've experienced fear and uncertainty in my own life, like everyone else.
Something something something anything I'll tell ya
I have a wealth of knowledge and advice to offer, if you're willing to listen.
Cause I might tell you something
However, you don't truly want to hear what I have to say, because it might challenge or change your perspective.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLIE PAULSON, JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
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