Go! Go! Go!
Elvis Presley. Scotty & Bill Lyrics


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Joseph's luck was really out
His spirit and his fortune low
Alone he sat, alone he thought
Of happy times he used to know
Hey, dreamer, don't be so upset
Hey, Joseph, you're not beaten yet

Go, go, go, Joseph, you know what they say
Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Don't give up, Joseph, fight till you drop
We've read the book, and you come out on top

Now into Joseph's prison cell
Were flung two very frightened men

We don't think that we will ever
See the light of day again
Hey, Joseph, help us if you can
We've had dreams that we don't understand

Both men were servants of Pharaoh the King
Both in the doghouse for doing their thing

One was a baker, a cook in his prime
One was a butler, the Jeeves of his time

Tell me of your dreams, my friends
And I will tell you what they show
Though I cannot guarantee
To get it right, I'll have a go

First the butler, trembling, took the floor
Nervously he spoke of what he saw

There I was standing in front of a vine
I picked some grapes
And I crushed them to wine
I gave some to Pharaoh who drank from my cup
I tried to interpret, but I had to give up

You will soon be free, my friend
So do not worry any more
The king will let you out of here
You'll buttle as you did before

Next the baker rose to tell his dream
Hoping it would have a similar theme

There I was standing with baskets of bread
High in the sky I saw birds overhead
Who flew to my baskets and ate every slice
Give me the message, like his would be nice

Sad to say your dream is not
The kind of dream I'd like to get
Pharaoh has it in for you
Your execution date is set
Don't rely on all I say I saw
It's just that I have not been wrong before

Go, go, go, go go, go, go, go
Go, go, go Joseph, you know what they say
Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
Go, go, go, Joseph, you know what they say
Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
Go, go, go, go go, go, go, go
Go, go, go, go go, go, go, go
Go, go, go, go
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Joseph, you know what they say
Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Joseph, you know what they say
Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my time

Ahead of your time

Ahead of my





Time!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Go! Go! Go!" by Elvis Presley, Scotty, and Bill convey a message of hope, resilience, and the power of dreams. The song tells the story of Joseph, who is facing challenging times and feeling defeated. However, his friends encourage him not to give up and remind him that he can still turn things around.


The first verse describes Joseph's unfortunate situation, with his luck and spirits low. He reminisces about happier times he once knew. But his friends address him as a dreamer and advise him not to be too upset. They assure him that despite his struggles, he has not been beaten yet.


The second verse introduces two imprisoned men, who are servants of Pharaoh the King. They are frightened and believe they will never see the light of day again. They turn to Joseph for help, as they have both had dreams that they don't understand. Joseph listens to their dreams and agrees to interpret them.


The following verses depict the dreams of the butler and the baker. The butler dreams of serving wine to Pharaoh, while the baker dreams of birds eating bread from his baskets. Joseph interprets the dreams, telling the butler that he will soon be free, while delivering the unfortunate news to the baker that he will be executed.


The chorus emphasizes Joseph's resilience and the power of his dreams. It encourages him to keep going, reminding him that he will make it one day. The repetitive "go, go, go" signifies the persistence and determination needed to overcome challenges.


The overall theme of the song is the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity. Joseph's story teaches us not to give up on our dreams, even when circumstances seem dire. It conveys the message that with resilience and belief in oneself, one can overcome obstacles and achieve success, even against all odds.


Line by Line Meaning

Joseph's luck was really out
Joseph was having a streak of bad luck


His spirit and his fortune low
He was feeling down and his luck was not in his favor


Alone he sat, alone he thought
He was contemplating his situation by himself


Of happy times he used to know
He was reminiscing about the past when he was happier


Hey, dreamer, don't be so upset
Hey, Joseph, don't be too downhearted


Hey, Joseph, you're not beaten yet
Hey, Joseph, you still have a chance to succeed


Go, go, go, Joseph, you know what they say
Keep pushing forward, Joseph, as they say


Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Stay strong, Joseph, you'll achieve success eventually


Don't give up, Joseph, fight till you drop
Don't lose hope or give up, Joseph, keep fighting till the end


We've read the book, and you come out on top
We know the story, and you'll emerge victorious


Now into Joseph's prison cell
Two men were thrown into Joseph's prison cell


Were flung two very frightened men
These two men were extremely scared


We don't think that we will ever
They believed they would never


See the light of day again
Regain their freedom or see the outside world again


Hey, Joseph, help us if you can
Joseph, if you're able, please assist us


We've had dreams that we don't understand
We've had dreams that we cannot interpret


Both men were servants of Pharaoh the King
Both men were working for Pharaoh, the King


Both in the doghouse for doing their thing
Both were in trouble for their actions


One was a baker, a cook in his prime
One was a skilled baker, excellent at his craft


One was a butler, the Jeeves of his time
One was a butler, serving as a trusted aide


Tell me of your dreams, my friends
Share with me the dreams you had, my friends


And I will tell you what they show
I'll interpret the meaning of your dreams


Though I cannot guarantee
I can't promise


To get it right, I'll have a go
But I'll try my best to interpret correctly


First the butler, trembling, took the floor
First, the nervous butler stepped forward


Nervously he spoke of what he saw
He spoke apprehensively about his dream


There I was standing in front of a vine
In my dream, I was facing a vine


I picked some grapes
I grabbed a few grapes


And I crushed them to wine
And I turned them into wine through crushing


I gave some to Pharaoh who drank from my cup
I served Pharaoh a cup of the wine I made


I tried to interpret, but I had to give up
I attempted to decipher the meaning, but I couldn't figure it out


You will soon be free, my friend
You will regain your freedom soon, my friend


So do not worry any more
Therefore, there's no need to worry anymore


The king will let you out of here
The king will release you from this place


You'll buttle as you did before
You'll resume your duties as a butler, just as you did previously


Next the baker rose to tell his dream
Then, the baker stood up to share his dream


Hoping it would have a similar theme
He was hoping his dream would have a comparable subject


There I was standing with baskets of bread
In my dream, I was holding baskets filled with bread


High in the sky I saw birds overhead
Above me in the sky, I saw birds flying


Who flew to my baskets and ate every slice
Those birds flew to my baskets and devoured every slice of bread


Give me the message, like his would be nice
Provide me with an interpretation, similar to the butler's dream


Sad to say your dream is not
Unfortunately, your dream does not


The kind of dream I'd like to get
Match the type of dream I would prefer to interpret


Pharaoh has it in for you
Pharaoh has a grudge against you


Your execution date is set
Your execution has been scheduled


Don't rely on all I say I saw
Don't place complete trust in my interpretation


It's just that I have not been wrong before
Though not infallible, I have a track record of accuracy


Go, go, go, go go, go, go, go
Keep pushing forward, don't hesitate


Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing well


You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
You and your dreamcoat are ahead of your peers, innovative


Go, go, go, go, go, go, go
Keep pushing forward, don't stop


Joseph, you know what they say
Joseph, you're familiar with what people say


Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Stay strong, Joseph, you'll achieve success someday


Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing well


You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
You and your dreamcoat are ahead of your peers, innovative


Joseph, you know what they say
Joseph, you're familiar with what people say


Hang on now, Joseph, you'll make it some day
Stay strong, Joseph, you'll achieve success someday


Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing fine
Sha la la, Joseph, you're doing well


You and your dreamcoat ahead of your time
You and your dreamcoat are ahead of your peers, innovative


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of your time
Progressing beyond the current era


Ahead of my
Progressing beyond my


Time!
The current era!




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@DavidRobinson-tc4fe

GENESIS: Chptr 1, v.1:

Sun 209 - ELVIS PRESLEY (Scotty and Bill)
That's All Right / Blue Moon of Kentucky
July 19, 1954
Sun 210 - ELVIS PRESLEY (Scotty and Bill)
Good Rockin' Tonight / I Don't Care If the Sun Don't Shine
September 22, 1954
Sun 215 - ELVIS PRESLEY (Scotty and Bill)
Milkcow Blues Boogie / You're a Heartbreaker
January 8, 1955
Sun 217 - ELVIS PRESLEY (Scotty and Bill)
I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone/ Baby Let's Play House
April 25, 1955
Sun 223 - ELVIS PRESLEY (Scotty and Bill)
Mystery Train / I Forgot to Remember to Forget
August 1, 1955



All comments from YouTube:

@th-pl3nx

Scotty's solo is one of the best solo ever played!!!

@JosephJohnson-kg5yr

True legend

@alexcarratu5554

Nearly 70 years old this recording, but sounds so great for nearly 70 years old. The genius of Elvis, Scotty and Bill: a winning combination.

@blackholeentry3489

I was in 2nd year high school when this came out.....and, it was on our lunchroom jukebox. Tough to each lunch to the rhythm of song!

@alexcarratu5554

@@blackholeentry3489, nice one. Such a great song.

@lukedrifter1

If Elvis never cut another record after those 5 SUN singles, he'd still be the greatest of all time.

@FloridaVOCFB

Amen.

@mistermasterson

Those first five singles changed history no one will ever match or outdo them they will never be out of date and all the heavy metal ravers shouting to the devil and all the goofy punk bands whining and moaning about politics will never be able to dredge up the level of raw power that Elvis had on these songs.The best Rock and Roll of all time!

@karolk7711

​@@mistermastersonamen

@clarehouston5360

Everybody is forgetting Stanley Kesler.

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