Stampfel is best known as a member of the Holy Modal Rounders, a psychedelic folk band that he founded with Steve Weber in the early 1960s. He was also briefly a member of the Fugs and has been the leader of several musical projects, including the Bottlecaps, the Du-Tels, and the WORM All-Stars. He has performed with They Might Be Giants, the Roches, Yo La Tengo, Bongwater, Jeffrey Lewis, Michael Hurley, Baby Gramps and Loudon Wainwright III.
Goldfinger
Peter Stampfel Lyrics
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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
Golden words he will pour in your ear
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from Mister
Goldfinger, pretty girl
Beware of his heart of gold
His heart is cold
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
Cos a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's thе kiss of death from Mister, death
From Mistеr, d-e-t-h, from Mister
Goldfinger, pretty girl
Beware of his heart of gold
His heart is cold
He loves only gold, only gold
He loves gold, he loves gold
The song "Goldfinger" by Peter Stampfel tells the story of a man named Goldfinger who possesses the Midas touch, a power to turn anything he touches into gold. However, his touch is compared to that of a spider's, which is cold and dangerous, luring you into his web of sin.
The song advises people to beware of him and not to trust his promises. He may pour golden words into your ears, but they are only lies to disguise the fear he brings. A golden girl knows the truth when they are kissed by him, and it is the kiss of death from Mister Goldfinger. The emphasis is put on the gold and how it is the only thing that matters to him. His heart is cold and his love lies only with gold.
The song may have been inspired by the character Auric Goldfinger from the James Bond film of the same name. It highlights the idea that wealth can be a dangerous obsession and can corrupt even the most powerful and influential people.
Line by Line Meaning
Goldfinger, he's the man
Goldfinger is a powerful and deceitful man.
The man with the Midas touch
Goldfinger has the ability to turn everything 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 but don't go in
Goldfinger's deceptive nature is enticing and seductive, but people should be cautious and resist his temptation.
Golden words he will pour in your ear
But his lies can't disguise what you fear
Goldfinger will try to convince people with his charming words, but the truth behind his lies is still evident and unsettling.
For a golden girl knows when he's kissed her
It's the kiss of death from Mister
Women who have been with Goldfinger know that his kiss is a warning of impending danger and harm.
Goldfinger, pretty girl
Beware of his heart of gold
His heart is cold
Girls should be aware that despite his charming exterior, Goldfinger is actually deceitful and unfeeling.
He loves only gold, only gold
He loves gold, he loves gold
Goldfinger's greed and desire for wealth is his only motivation in life.
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