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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I'm Down
Goldfinger Lyrics
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What the hell do you know you say like some righteous man better than me.
Well I'm down,
And you're killing me,
And I'm down but still you mean nothing to me.
What the hell do you know you say as you try to shrink me to your side,
What the hell do you know you say you judge 'cause you're too scared to try.
Well I'm down,
And you're killing me,
And I'm down but still you mean nothing to me.
Here we go,
Singing the same song,
you've heard a thousand times,
You think you know the answers,
Yet you won't try it,
and you deny it,
It's the same damn song you've heard a thousand times.
Cause I'm down and you're killing me,
And I'm down and you're killing me,
Well I'm down,
Yeah I'm down.
What the hell do you know you say well I think I know way more than you,
What the hell do you know you say'cause I know to myself I am true.
Well I'm down,
And you're killing me,
And I'm down,
and you're killing me,
When you're down,
Well I'll walk away,
When you're down,
You'll still mean fucko to me,
Yeah,
Nothing to me.
The lyrics of Goldfinger's song "I'm down" reflect the feeling of being judged and belittled by someone who thinks they know better but is unable to experience life fully. The singer questions the other's position of authority and righteousness, stating that they don't mean anything to him, despite their attempts to bring him down. The chorus repeats this sentiment, highlighting the frustration and damage the interactions have caused.
The bridge of the song addresses the repetition and predictability of the situation, where the other party is unwilling to try or understand anything new. The singer acknowledges that they walk away when the situation is too much to handle, and that the other person will continue to mean nothing to them. The final few lines express the strength of the singer's personal beliefs and the confidence that they aren't swayed by those who lack empathy or understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
What the hell do you know you say as you turn your face right back to me,
You act as if you are better than me and turn away from me.
What the hell do you know you say like some righteous man better than me.
You act like you are superior and better than me.
Well I'm down,
I am feeling low or depressed.
And you're killing me,
Your actions are causing great pain and hurt to me.
And I'm down but still you mean nothing to me.
Despite my feelings, you hold no significance or importance to me.
Here we go,
Let's begin.
Singing the same song,
Repeating the same actions or thoughts.
you've heard a thousand times,
You are familiar with this behavior or attitude.
You think you know the answers,
You believe you understand everything.
Yet you won't try it,
You refuse to attempt anything new or different.
and you deny it,
You reject any other perspectives or ideas.
It's the same damn song you've heard a thousand times.
The same pattern or behavior keeps repeating.
When you're down,
When you are feeling down or depressed.
Well I'll walk away,
I will distance myself from you.
You'll still mean fucko to me,
You will still hold no importance or significance to me.
Yeah,
Yes.
Nothing to me.
You hold no value or importance to me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN WILLIAM FELDMANN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ryan Mages
this song is awsome makes MTV sports skateboarding featuring andy mcdonald a beast of a game
El Negro Preto
I ve ended up here listening the soundtrack of that game!! So awesome times
Murdahchees43 The TubeElite
Don’t forget the winter x games snowboarding demo for ps2 in 2001 this brings back memories
Misil Calavera
Im from Argentina, South America, and I truly understand what you feel about this song and that game ❤
Princess The Guy
I had it on Dreamcast, haha.
drg
+Ryan Mages My sister and I played it on PS One back in the day.
Luiz Felipe Gomide
Ive heard this song a thousand times
El Negro Preto
Yeah, you won't try it and you deny it
Misil Calavera
You think you know the answer?
Qew Pew
I think I know way more than you..