"GoldenEye" was first released on the original motion picture soundtrack and the following year it was included on Turner's album Wildest Dreams.
Goldeneye
Tina Turner Lyrics
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More than darkness in the depths
See him surface in every shadow
On the wind, I feel his breath
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
You'll never know the days and the nights
The tears, the tears I've cried
But now my time has come
And time, time is not on your side
See him move through smoke and mirrors
Feel his presence in the crowd
Other girls they gather around him
If I had him, I wouldn't let him out
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
Golden chain, take him to the spot
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
It'll take forever to see what I've got
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
You'll never know how it feels to get so close and be denied
It's a gold and honey trap
I've got for you tonight
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
Now I've got you in my sight
With a goldeneye
Golden, goldeneye
With a goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
Goldeneye
In Tina Turner's song Goldeneye, the singer speaks about someone whom she has been tracking since she was a child. She describes him as being someone who moves through smoke and mirrors and is always surfacing in every shadow. With a degree of satisfaction, she talks about how she has identified this man's weakness and how he will do whatever she pleases. She negates any notions of romanticism or sweetness, stating that only a bitter kiss will bring him to his knees. She ends the song by saying that she has gotten her revenge and that she can finally see this man clearly with her "golden eye."
The song appears to be the theme song for a James Bond movie of the same name. The lyrics speak to the themes common in James Bond movies, such as espionage, danger, and intrigue. In the movie Goldeneye, the plot follows Bond trying to stop a villain from stealing a powerful satellite weapon. This is why the lyrics speak of tracking someone and seeing reflections on the water.
Line by Line Meaning
See reflections on the water
The singer sees something on the surface of the water that reflects light.
More than darkness in the depths
There is something ominous lurking beneath the surface of the water.
See him surface in every shadow
The singer imagines a person lurking in every corner, waiting to be seen.
On the wind, I feel his breath
The artist senses the presence of someone nearby through the subtle movements of the air.
Goldeneye, I found his weakness
The artist has discovered a vulnerability in the person they have been observing.
Goldeneye, he'll do what I please
The singer now feels that they have a certain level of control over this person.
Goldeneye, no time for sweetness
The singer is determined and focused and is not interested in sugarcoating things.
But a bitter kiss will bring him to his knees
The artist believes that their actions will have a powerful impact on the person they are targeting.
You'll never know how I watched you from the shadows as a child
The artist reveals that they have been observing this person for a very long time.
You'll never know how it feels to be the one who's left behind
The artist has experienced feelings of abandonment and is seeking revenge.
You'll never know the days and the nights
The singer has been consumed by their obsession with this person.
The tears, the tears I've cried
The artist has been deeply emotional about this situation.
But now my time has come
The singer is now ready to take action.
And time, time is not on your side
The singer believes that time is running out for the person they are targeting.
See him move through smoke and mirrors
The singer now sees this person as capable of deception and hiding their true intentions.
Feel his presence in the crowd
The artist senses an ominous presence among the people around them.
Other girls they gather around him
The artist is aware of the desire others have for this person.
If I had him, I wouldn't let him out
The singer believes that they are the only one capable of controlling this person.
Goldeneye, not lace or leather
The singer is not interested in superficial attributes like clothing or appearance.
Golden chain, take him to the spot
The artist has a plan in mind to capture and control this person.
Goldeneye, I'll show him forever
The artist has a sense of ownership over this person and their future.
It'll take forever to see what I've got
The artist believes that their plans will take time to come to fruition.
It's a gold and honey trap
The singer has lured this person into a trap with promises of luxury and sweetness.
I've got for you tonight
The artist is ready to take action and enact their plan.
Revenge is a kiss this time I won't miss
The singer wants to make sure that their actions have a lasting impact.
Now I've got you in my sight
The singer takes pleasure in knowing that they are in control.
With a goldeneye
The singer's obsession with this person is represented as a 'goldeneye', a symbol of power and control.
Golden, goldeneye
The repetition of 'golden' reinforces the artist's fixation on power and control.
Goldeneye
The song ends with the word 'Goldeneye', once again emphasizing the artist's preoccupation with this concept.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Paul Hewson, Dave Evans
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