Gotta Go
A. Ford Lyrics
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We'll make it carry everyone along
You bought a ticket to our surprise attack
You came to rock and there's no turning back
Don't you want to be the main attraction
All you need's a little chain reaction
If you want to set the night on fire
Yeah, you gotta let go
Yeah, you gotta let go
Well, you gotta let go if you really want to rock tonight
Yeah, you gotta let go
Uh, you gotta let go
Well, you gotta let go if you really want to rock tonight
Don't try to fight it
Just give me all you got
You can't control it when it gets this hot
It's like this jungle, bye-bye to modern man
We're talkin' rock you'll never understand
It doesn't matter if the world's exploding
It doesn't matter where the night is going
If you want to set the night on fire
But, you gotta let go
Yeah, you gotta let go
Well, you gotta let go if you really want to rock tonight
Yeah, you gotta let go
You gotta let go
Well, you gotta let go if you really want to rock tonight
I'm gettin' ready
Nobody's gonna stop me
Can't ya, feel the fire burnin'
Now's the time to start rockin'
So if you want to be the main attraction
All you need's a little chain reaction
You and I can set the night on fire.
The lyrics to A. Ford's song Gotta Go celebrate the power and energy of rock music. The song encourages its listeners to let go of their inhibitions and join in the collective experience of a rock concert. The first verse of the song sets the tone, as it describes the growing excitement and momentum of the crowd. The second verse is an exhortation to the listener to join in, to be a part of the show rather than merely an observer. The chorus repeats the refrain “gotta let go,” emphasizing the need to abandon oneself to the music.
The song draws on the familiar tropes of rock and roll, including the idea of the rock concert as a kind of tribal ritual, in which the participants are united by a common passion. The lyrics suggest that this passion is more important than the concerns of the outside world – “It doesn’t matter if the world’s exploding / It doesn’t matter where the night is going” – and that, at least for the duration of the concert, the boundaries between individuals are dissolved.
Overall, Gotta Go is a celebration of rock music as a force that can bring people together and provide a sense of liberation and release. Its lyrics encourage the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the collective experience of a rock concert.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel the power, you feel it getting strong
You're getting caught up in the excitement and energy of the moment.
We'll make it carry everyone along
We'll all ride the wave of this energy together.
You bought a ticket to our surprise attack
You came to this event expecting to be entertained and entranced.
You came to rock and there's no turning back
You're committed to rocking out and won't be dissuaded.
Don't you want to be the main attraction
Don't you want to take center stage and be the star of the show?
All you need's a little chain reaction
All you need is a spark to set things off and get the party started.
If you want to set the night on fire
If you want to make this event truly memorable and exciting,
Yeah, you gotta let go
You need to let go of your inhibitions and fully embrace the experience.
Don't try to fight it
Don't resist the urge to let loose and enjoy yourself.
Just give me all you got
Give it your all and don't hold back.
You can't control it when it gets this hot
You can't contain or restrain the energy and excitement of the moment.
It's like this jungle, bye-bye to modern man
This event is like a primal jungle where modern civilization fades away.
We're talkin' rock you'll never understand
We're talking about an experience and feeling that can't be put into words or conveyed adequately.
It doesn't matter if the world's exploding
No matter what else is happening in the world, this moment is all that matters.
It doesn't matter where the night is going
We don't need to worry about what comes next, just enjoy the present moment.
I'm gettin' ready
I'm preparing myself for this experience.
Nobody's gonna stop me
No one can discourage or hinder me from enjoying myself.
Can't ya, feel the fire burnin'
Can't you feel the passion and intensity of the moment?
Now's the time to start rockin'
This is the perfect moment to start fully experiencing and engaging in the event.
You and I can set the night on fire.
Together, we can make this experience truly unforgettable and exciting.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFF PARIS, LITA ROSSANA FORD
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