Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.
Their debut single "Only You" was released on 15 March 1982 and rose to number 2 on the UK charts. They also released two studio albums: Upstairs at Eric's in 1982 and You and Me Both in 1983.
Shortly after the release of the second album, Moyet and Clarke decided to break up. Moyet pursued a solo career while Clarke first founded (the short lived) The Assembly followed by the successful Erasure.
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet briefly reunited in 2008 and toured Europe and the United States as Yazoo for the first time in twenty-five years. Also in 2008, their record company issued a 4-disc box set called In Your Room; containing remastered editions of both of their original albums, a disc of b-sides and remixes (imaginitively titled B-Sides and Remixes) and a DVD containing promotional videos, interviews etc.
Official website is at: www.yazooinfo.com
Don't Go
Yazoo Lyrics
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I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
I need some time to get it right
Your love gonna see me through
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Came in from the city walked into the door
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Don't go, don't go, don't go
The lyrics to Yazoo's song Don't Go can be interpreted as a plea to a lover not to leave the singer. The song starts with the singer walking into a door and turning around when they hear the sound of footsteps on the floor. They are addicted to the love of their partner and need time to get it right. The singer can't stop now and won't let their lover go. They ask their lover to make up their mind and give them everything they've got. The singer is so hooked on their lover that they feel dead when their lover walks out the door.
The lyrics to this song capture the feelings of addiction and a desperation to hold onto love. The song's powerful lyrics are set against an upbeat, synth-pop beat that makes it an instant classic. The interplay between the synthesizer and the human voice creates an ethereal and otherworldly vibe that is characteristic of synth-pop songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in from the city walked into the door
I entered the room after arriving from the city.
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
I looked back because I heard footsteps behind me.
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
My love for you is like an addictive substance and I'm addicted to you now.
I need some time to get it right
I require some time to perfect my love for you.
Your love gonna see me through
Your love will help me overcome any obstacle.
Can't stop now
I can't stop loving you.
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
I will never let you leave me.
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Make up your mind and give me your all.
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Show me your passionate love, close the door and lock it.
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
I called the doctor, but they arrived too late to help me.
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
I feel good tonight, and my love for you can't wait any longer.
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
Someone warned me that you are dangerous, and I'll feel like I'm dead if you leave me.
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
I'm addicted to you, my dear.
Don't go, don't go, don't go
Please don't leave me.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Vince Clarke
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