Goldfinger
Monty Norman & John 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
Monty Norman and John Barry's song "Goldfinger" is a warning about the dangers of greed and the love of money. The song personifies the character of Auric Goldfinger, the villain in the James Bond film of the same title. The first verse of the song introduces Goldfinger as the man with the Midas touch, a reference to the ancient Greek myth in which everything King Midas touched turned to gold. The second line, "A spider's touch," suggests that Goldfinger's approach is cold and calculating, like a spider trapping its prey in a web. Goldfinger's "web of sin" is a warning to anyone who might be tempted by his promises of wealth and success.
The chorus of "Golden words he will pour in your ear, but his lies can't disguise what you fear" reinforces this idea, reminding listeners that Goldfinger's promises are built on false pretenses. The second verse narrows the focus to "a golden girl," who understands the true nature of Goldfinger's intentions. The kiss of death is a common theme in Bond films, and this line suggests that anyone who falls for Goldfinger's charms will eventually pay a heavy price. The song's repetition of "He loves only gold" reinforces the idea that Goldfinger's actions are driven solely by his desire for wealth and power.
Line by Line Meaning
Goldfinger, he's the man, the man with the Midas touch
Goldfinger is the man who can turn anything he touches into gold, just like King Midas from Greek mythology.
A spider's touch
His touch is like that of a spider, luring you into his web of deceit.
Such a cold finger beckons you to enter his web of sin
He has a cold, calculating persona that pulls you towards his dark, sinful world.
But don't go in
Beware of his charms and don't fall into his trap.
Golden words he will pour in your ear
He will say sweet nothings to you that seem too good to be true.
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
In reality, his lies can't hide what you're truly afraid of.
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
A woman who's been with him already knows what his kiss means.
It's the kiss of death from Mister
His kiss is dangerous and could lead to your downfall.
Goldfinger, pretty girl, beware of this heart of gold
Despite his heart of gold, beware of him as he's truly cold-hearted.
This heart is cold
His heart is emotionless and uncaring towards anyone but himself.
He loves only gold
The only thing he truly loves is gold.
Only gold
Nothing else matters to him except for gold.
He loves gold
Goldfinger has an obsession with gold and that's all he cares about.
He loves only gold
No other person or thing can take the place of the love he has for gold.
Only gold
For him, it's only about the gold and he'll do whatever it takes to get it.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BARRY
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