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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The End Of The Day
Goldfinger Lyrics
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At the end of the day i play just when i want
At the end of the day i do just what i want
At the end of the day i play just when i want
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Who the fuck are you to say
What I can or cannot do?
You talk shit about me constantly
With your weakless metal crew.
Spreading lies about me, cry about me
Like it's your god given task
If you spent more time thinking about me
I'd have your head right up my ass
But at the end of the day I do just what I want
At the end of the day I play just when I want
You still need your mom to pay the rent
You call me a fake
You're giving me some punk rock test
You say how you could do so much better than me
But all you do is meth.
And at the end of the day I do just what I want
At the end of the day I play just when I want
You still need your mom to pay the rent
Try do define what my music should be
Like you're an authority
I have my own teachers and I don't need your help
No matter what you say, no matter what I play
If I want to play guitar
That's alright with me
I don't care if it's not alright with you
'Cause it's alright with me
I don't care if it's not alright with you
'Cause it's alright with me
I don't care if it's not alright with you
'Cause it's alright with me
I don't give a fuck if it's not OK
It's alright with me
I don't care if it's not alright with you
'Cause it's alright with me
Really, it's just music, after all
The song "The End of the Day" by Goldfinger seems to be about standing up to criticism and being true to oneself. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of being told what to do and what to play by others and is ready to stand up for himself. The opening lines repeat the phrase "At the end of the day, I do just what I want" several times, driving home the message that the singer is determined to be his own person, regardless of what others may think.
The second verse seems to be directed at an individual or group of people who have been criticizing the singer, spreading rumors about him, and generally trying to bring him down. The singer responds by calling them out as weak and insignificant, saying that they are not worth his time or attention. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is going to do what he wants, regardless of whether others approve or not.
The third verse addresses someone who has been trying to define the singer's music, perhaps telling him what genre he should be playing or how he should be performing. The singer rejects this, saying that he has his own influences and ideas, and does not need anyone else's help or guidance. The song ends with a repeated refrain of "It's alright with me", suggesting that the singer is content to be himself, and is not going to let anyone else bring him down.
Line by Line Meaning
At the end of the day I do just what I want
I have the freedom to do whatever I want.
At the end of the day I play just when I want
I play music when I feel like it, not according to anyone else's schedule or expectations.
Who the fuck are you to say
What I can or cannot do?
You have no right to impose your opinions or restrictions on me.
You talk shit about me constantly
With your weakless metal crew.
You spread rumors and criticize me with your group of friends who are just as insignificant as you are.
Spreading lies about me, cry about me
Like it's your god given task
You seem to take pleasure in spreading falsehoods about me and crying to others about it as if it's your purpose in life.
If you spent more time thinking about me
I'd have your head right up my ass
Your obsession with me is borderline pathological and if you spent any more time thinking about me, it would become overwhelming.
You still need your mom to pay the rent
You are less self-sufficient than I am and still depend on your mother for financial support.
You call me a fake
You're giving me some punk rock test
You accuse me of not being a true punk rocker and are testing my authenticity against your own narrow criteria.
You say how you could do so much better than me
But all you do is meth.
You boast about your superior abilities but in reality, you're just an addict.
Try do define what my music should be
Like you're an authority
You attempt to regulate and define my music as if you have some sort of knowledge or power over it.
I have my own teachers and I don't need your help
I have learned and developed my musical skills independently and don't require your assistance or input.
No matter what you say, no matter what I play
If I want to play guitar
Regardless of your opinions or my musical choices, I will continue to play guitar if I feel like it.
That's alright with me
I don't care if it's not alright with you
'Cause it's alright with me
I am comfortable with my own decisions and don't need your approval or validation.
I don't give a fuck if it's not OK
It's alright with me
I am unfazed by any disapproval or criticism you may have because my own satisfaction with my music is what matters.
Really, it's just music, after all
At the end of the day, this is all just music and not worth getting worked up over in the grand scheme of things.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN FELDMANN, TOMMY JAMES, VANESSA AMOROSI
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