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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January
Goldfinger Lyrics
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I know you told me this a million times.
You say you don't know how you feel.
You don't know if you even love me anymore.
If she was a good kisser.
Then I'd know how much I'd miss her
January came. for April you have stayed
July was just the same
September rolled around
October wore a frown.
By Christmas we were through
I wish I didn't say I'm sorry
I wish you loved me still the same
I wish I wasn't such a wishy washy prick
I wish I said just how I felt
If I was a good listener
Maybe you would still be here
January came. for April you have stayed
June I was in heaven
July was just the same
September rolled around
October wore a frown.
By Christmas we were through
I still miss the way we touched
I miss the way you bite my tongue
I miss the way you run away
You run away
January February march April may.
June through December I wish you would stay
I know you're leaving me
January February march April may.
June through December I wish you would stay
I know you're leaving me
I know you told me this before
I know you told me this a million times.
You say you don't know how you feel.
When will you know just how you feel
January February march April may.
June through December I wish you would stay
I know you're leaving me (i know you're leaving me)
January February march April may.
June through December I wish you would stay
I know you're leaving me
The lyrics to Goldfinger's "January" depict a person grappling with a failing relationship. They are aware that their partner has expressed uncertainty about their feelings towards them, and they wish they had been more forthright about their own emotions. The lyrics outline the months of the year, indicating the passage of time as the relationship deteriorates. Despite this, the singer laments the things they miss about their partner, including physical touch and the excitement of running away with each other.
The lyrics to "January" explore the complexities of a relationship falling apart. The singer expresses regret that they did not communicate their feelings honestly and wishes that they had been a better listener. The use of months to illustrate the progression of the relationship highlights the passing of time and the inevitability of its end. The lyrics also delve into the longing for physical connection despite the emotional turmoil of the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you told me this before
I am aware that this is not the first time you have expressed this sentiment to me.
You say you don't know how you feel.
You have communicated that you are unsure about your emotions towards me.
If she was a good kisser.
I am wondering if your doubts about our relationship are caused by another person who is a better kisser than me.
January came. for April you have stayed
Our relationship started in January and you remained with me until April.
June I was in heaven
In June, I was incredibly happy and content with our relationship.
July was just the same
July was similar to June in terms of my level of happiness and satisfaction with our relationship.
September rolled around
As the month of September arrived, things in our relationship began to change.
October wore a frown.
In October, our relationship was not going well and I was unhappy.
By Christmas we were through
Our relationship ended by the time Christmas arrived.
I wish I didn't say I'm sorry
I regret apologizing for things that may not necessarily have been my fault.
I wish you loved me still the same
I long for the days when you loved me just as much as you did at the beginning of our relationship.
I wish I wasn't such a wishy washy prick
I am aware that my indecisiveness and inconsistency may have contributed to the downfall of our relationship.
I wish I said just how I felt
I regret not communicating my emotions and thoughts more clearly during our relationship.
If I was a good listener
I acknowledge that I may not have been attentive enough to your needs and desires during our relationship.
I still miss the way we touched
I am nostalgic about the physical intimacy we shared during our relationship.
You run away
You tended to avoid confronting our relationship issues head-on and often chose to evade discussions or arguments.
When will you know just how you feel
I am curious about when and if you will ever come to a concrete conclusion about your feelings towards me.
I know you're leaving me
I am cognizant and accepting of the fact that our relationship has ended and there is nothing I can do to change that.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BENJI MADDEN, JOHN FELDMANN
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