Goldfinger
Magazine Lyrics
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He`s the man, the man with the Midas touch
A spider`s touch
Such a cold finger
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
But don`t go in
But his lies can`t disguise what you fear
For a golden girl knows when he`s kissed her
'cause it`s the kiss of death from
Mister Goldfinger
Pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
His 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 ...
He loves only gold
Only gold
Magazine's song "Goldfinger" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of greed and deceit. The song portrays a character named Goldfinger, who is described as having the "Midas touch," meaning everything he touches turns to gold. However, this touch is also portrayed as a spider's touch, beckoning the listener into his web of sin.
The lyrics warn against the seductive power of Goldfinger, who pours golden words into the listener's ear but is ultimately revealed to be a liar. The golden girl in the song knows when he has kissed her, because it is a kiss of death from Mister Goldfinger. Interestingly enough, the song is not directly referencing the Bond villain of the same name, but it still weaves in themes of danger and seduction.
Overall, the song serves as a warning against being too consumed by the pursuit of wealth and power, as it can lead down a dangerous path.
Line by Line Meaning
He's the man, the man with the Midas touch
He is a man with an exceptional talent for turning things into gold.
A spider's touch
His touch is cold and calculated like a spider's.
Such a cold finger
His personality is cold and unfriendly.
Beckons you to enter his web of sin
He lures people into his trap of dishonesty and immorality.
But don't go in
It is better not to fall for his trap.
Golden words he will pour in your ear
He will sweet talk you with words that sound good, but are not real.
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
His lies cannot hide the truth that you know and fear.
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
A smart and discerning woman can recognize his true intentions when he is being overly affectionate.
'Cause it's the kiss of death from Mister Goldfinger
His affection is not real, and can be dangerous.
Pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
A beautiful and attractive woman should be careful when dealing with him.
His heart is cold
He has no genuine feelings for anyone, and is only interested in his own gain.
He loves only gold
He is obsessed with wealth and material possessions, and nothing else matters to him.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY
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