Goldfinger
J. Barry Lyrics
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A spider's touch
Such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don't go in
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from Mister
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
This heart is cold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
He loves only gold
Only gold
He loves gold
The song "Goldfinger" is the title song of the 1964 James Bond film of the same name. Sung by Shirley Bassey, it instantly became a hit and an archetype for a Bond theme song. The lyrics, written by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley, describe the villain of the film, Auric Goldfinger, who has a reputation for using his wealth and power to get what he wants.
The song starts with the introduction of the character, who has a "Midas touch", leaving a trail of destruction in his wake. The lyrics warn of his seductive power, which can entice people into his web of sin. However, the singer of the song implores listeners to not fall for his charms, pointing out that his empty promises cannot hide his true intentions. The chorus repeats Goldfinger's obsession with gold, while the second verse of the song focuses on how he manipulates women with his riches, leaving them with the "kiss of death".
The song's lyrics are a perfect accompaniment to the film's plot, which revolves around Goldfinger's attempts to destroy the American gold reserve. The villain's affinity for gold and his psychopathic tendencies are depicted with precision in the song's lyrics. With a powerful and intense vocal delivery from Shirley Bassey, "Goldfinger" became one of the most iconic Bond theme songs of all time, and a perfect representation of the Bond franchise's glamour, drama, and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch
Goldfinger is a man with an extraordinary power to turn anything he touches into gold
A spider's touch
Goldfinger's touch is cold and calculating, like that of a spider
Such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin
Goldfinger's actions lure people into his dark and immoral world
But don't go in
Do not be deceived by the illusion of his wealth and status
Golden words he will pour in your ear
Goldfinger will try to manipulate and seduce you with sweet talk
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
Despite his convincing words, what you fear about him will still be evident
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
A person who is familiar with his manipulative nature will know that his kiss is a bad sign
It's the kiss of death from Mister
It is a premonition of harm that will come from Goldfinger
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
Women should be cautious of Goldfinger despite his wealth and charming demeanor
This heart is cold
Despite having a heart of gold, that heart is unfeeling and callous
He loves only gold
Goldfinger's only real love is money and wealth
Only gold
His obsession with gold goes beyond just material possession
He loves gold
Goldfinger's love and desire for gold is all-consuming
He loves only gold
There is nothing else in this world that Goldfinger loves more than gold
Only gold
Gold is the only thing that truly matters to him - everything else is disposable
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY
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