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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Hopeless
Goldfinger Lyrics
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Its time to get out of bed
Not feeling like I should
Sometimes I feel dead
I see my life wasted all away
Sometimes I feel like a failure
Or am I just fed up
Or am I that fucked up
I feel hopeless
I shut down
Wonder where the time has gone
What day is it this week
I wish that I could stop my head
The future, it looks bleak
I see my life, but that was yesterday
Sometimes I feel like a failure
Or am I just fed up
Sometimes it just seems useless
Or am I that fucked up
I feel hopeless
I shut down
Sometimes I feel like a failure
Or am I just fed up
Sometimes it just seems useless
Or am I that fucked up
I feel hopeless
I shut down
No, I'm not a failure
Maybe just fed up
I'll never give up hoping
I know that's just fucked up
I'm not hopeless
I'm not shut down
I'm not hopeless
I'm not shut down
The lyrics of Goldfinger’s song “Hopeless” convey a sense of despair and hopelessness experienced by the singer. The opening lines express how the singer hasn’t felt good in weeks and how difficult it is to get out of bed. The repetitious lines “Sometimes I feel like a failure, Or am I just fed up, Sometimes it just seems useless, Or am I that fucked up, I feel hopeless, I shut down” convey the feeling of the singer attempting to sort through their emotions, but ultimately feeling defeated and hopeless. The lyrics also touch on the idea that time seems to move quickly and that the future doesn’t look promising, making it difficult for the singer to keep their head up.
However, towards the end of the song, there is a shift in perspective. The singer realizes that they are not a failure, but rather just fed up with their current situation. They affirm that they will never give up hope and that feeling hopeless is not a permanent state of being. The song ends with the repetition of the line “I’m not hopeless, I’m not shut down” showcasing the singer’s newfound sense of optimism and hope.
Overall, the lyrics of “Hopeless” show the ups and downs of struggling with negative emotions and the importance of holding onto hope even in the darkest of times.
Line by Line Meaning
Its been weeks since I felt good
It has been a long time since I have been truly happy
Its time to get out of bed
I need to stop wallowing in bed and start taking action
Not feeling like I should
I don't feel like I'm living up to expectations
Sometimes I feel dead
At times, I feel like I'm not really living
I see my life wasted all away
I feel like I have not accomplished anything meaningful in my life
Wonder where the time has gone
I often wonder how quickly time seems to pass me by
What day is it this week
I'm so lost in my thoughts that I've lost track of time
I wish that I could stop my head
I wish I could silence my thoughts, worries, and anxieties
The future, it looks bleak
I see nothing but darkness and sorrow ahead of me
Sometimes I feel like a failure
I think that I'm not succeeding in life
Or am I just fed up
Maybe I'm just tired and need a break
Sometimes it just seems useless
At times, everything seems meaningless and pointless to me
Or am I that fucked up
Maybe there's something deeply wrong with me that I can't fix
I feel hopeless
I don't see any hope or light at the end of the tunnel
I shut down
I become emotionally numb and unresponsive
No, I'm not a failure
I'm not a complete disappointment or waste of space
Maybe just fed up
Perhaps I'm just frustrated and need to rest
I'll never give up hoping
I will always hold on to the belief that things can get better
I know that's just fucked up
I acknowledge that my thoughts and feelings may not be rational or healthy
I'm not hopeless
I don't believe that there is no hope left for me
I'm not shut down
I refuse to let my emotions and fears paralyze me
I'm not hopeless
I still see possibilities and chances for happiness and fulfillment
I'm not shut down
I'm determined to keep trying and working towards my goals
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
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