The group's debut single, titled "Relax", was famously banned by the BBC and subsequently topped the U.K. singles chart for five weeks, enjoying prolonged chart success throughout 1984. Following the phenomenal follow-up success of "Two Tribes" and "The Power of Love", the latter being an emotional ballad experiencing seasonal resurgence over the years, FGTH became only the second act in the history of the UK charts to reach number one with their first three singles.
Things began to unravel in 1985 when their fourth single, "Welcome To The Pleasuredome", stalled at number two (success that many other groups would deeply envy, but they faced massive expectations). Their second (and final album), called 'Liverpool', took over a year to complete, reportedly at huge expense. The lead-off single, "Rage Hard", peaked at number four, and it was clear that the public had began to move on. 'Liverpool' sold poorly, despite critical acclaim and underground song plays, and conflict between lead singer Holly Johnson and the rest of the band led to an acrimonious split.
Johnson embarked on an initially successful solo career, but he quickly spiraled into obscurity. The rest of the band broke up completely after several attempts to recruit a new lead singer. Nonetheless, the group had proved hugely influential. Their three number one singles have been extensively remixed and repackaged over the years, and, despite their limited back catalogue, the band is generally seen as being one of the defining moments of the eighties. Numerous new wave and post-punk music revivalists look back to their aggressive yet stylish sound as an inspiration. The band is also known today for having a hit video game based around them for the ZX Spectrum, Amstrad CPC and Commodore 64, giving them an interesting spot in video gaming history.
Relax Twelve Inch
Frankie Goes to Hollywood Lyrics
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Hey hey, whoa, oh
Hey hey
Well now
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck it to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
When you want come
Relax don't do it
When you want to to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
Come oh oh oh
But shoot it in the right direction
Make making it your intention-ooh yeah
Live those dreams
Scheme those schemes
Got to hit me
Hit me
Hit me with your laser beams
Ow ow ow ow, laser beams
Relax, don't do it
Relax
When you want to come
I'm comin', I'm comin', hey, hey
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it (love)
When you want to come
When you want to come
When you want to come
Come-huh
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it
One sound on sound time
Come
The song "Relax" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood is a pop dance track that encourages listeners to let go and enjoy themselves. The lyrics urge the listener to "relax" and not to rush things, whether in the context of sex or life in general. The repetition of the phrase "relax, don't do it" emphasizes the importance of taking things slow and enjoying the journey, rather than just focusing on the end goal. The lyrics also include references to "scheme those schemes" and "hit me with your laser beams," which add to the playful and fun feel of the song.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that they are a celebration of hedonism and pleasure-seeking. The song encourages listeners to let go of their inhibitions and enjoy themselves, without worrying about the consequences. The references to sex and laser beams add to the song's futuristic and fantasy-like world, which further emphasizes the idea of letting go and enjoying the moment.
Overall, "Relax" is a catchy and upbeat song that encourages listeners to have fun and let go of their worries. The lyrics promote the idea of living in the moment and not taking things too seriously, which is a refreshing message that still resonates with audiences today.
Line by Line Meaning
Guess what's happening now?
I'm about to tell you something exciting
Hey hey, whoa, oh
Expression of excitement or surprise
Hey hey
Expression of excitement or surprise
Well now
Let's get started
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck it to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
When you want come
Don't rush it, take your time and enjoy the experience
But shoot it in the right direction
Make making it your intention-ooh yeah
Do things the right way and with a purpose
Live those dreams
Scheme those schemes
Got to hit me
Hit me
Hit me with your laser beams
Ow ow ow ow, laser beams
Work towards your goals and use your energy to achieve them
Relax, don't do it
Relax
When you want to come
I'm comin', I'm comin', hey, hey
Again, take your time and enjoy the experience
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
When you want come
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it (love)
When you want to come
When you want to come
When you want to come
Repeat of the earlier message to not rush things
Come-huh
Relax don't do it
When you want to go to it
Relax don't do it
Relax don't do it
When you want to suck to it
Relax don't do it
One sound on sound time
Come
Final message to not rush and to take things one step at a time
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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S.S.S
The 12" truly is a lost art today. This is masterful!
Gernot Grill
Best Version ever
Chris Hexx
Still an absolute banger to this day. So well produced it is phenomenal.
Leigh Burne
Holy crap, this is so much better than the regular version. The intro kills it.
Gouri SV
Sounds so "futuristic". Love it!!
Craig's Guided Rail Tours
The genius of producer Trevor Horn. I played this on a good sound system for a few mates aged in their 60s. It sounds so fresh and innovative, they couldn't believe it came from the early 80s.
HD2You
@DavidFarAndWide at that time was full of people listening Modern Talking and CC Catch. For them such music never existed or was to complicated for their lives.
This song, at minute 3 not started yet in its full glory but at minute 3 a Modern Talking song is already done. And the next song is the same but a different title and lyrics.
DavidFarAndWide
How could someone in their 60s, who would have been in their 20s when this was released, not realise it was from the 80s? It was one of the biggest tracks of the decade, were they living under a rock or something?
khr rss
@James Wendorff "You were in the Army then, Woohooo, the army, then (Statut quo song..)
James Wendorff
@khr rss Youth Training Scheme. Lovely idea from the government to train teenagers in actual work skills. Weird as I never worked in electronics in my life. Joined the army a year later