The NME declared, "If The Libertines defined the start of the decade and Arctic Monkeys its middle, then Glasvegas are almost certainly going to define its end and beyond." Their debut album went on to enjoy success in the UK (where it went Platinum) and in Sweden (where it went Gold). The impact of the band in the UK and success of their debut album did not go unnoticed in North America, which saw the band tour an unprecedented six times between October 2008 and September 2009. The band have mentioned on many occasions during interviews of their commitment to making the breakthrough in the USA and Canada. On 14 December 2010, the band announced the appointment of their new drummer, Jonna Löfgren from Boden in Sweden.
Glasvegas's second album /// Euphoric Heartbreak \\\ was released on 4 April 2011 reaching No.10 in the UK and No.1 in Sweden, receiving critical acclaim. The band then moved onto their biggest headline European tour to date in April/May 2011. The highlight of the tour came on the 19th May 2011 when Glasvegas headlined and sold out the 3500 capacity Globans Annex in Stockholm. A seventh tour of the USA was followed by a first visit to Australia in July/August 2011.
In October 2011 the band were asked by U2 to cover Acrobat for the 20th Anniversary of Achtung Baby. The album was called AHK-toong BAY-bi Covered and was released by Q magazine.
In 2012 the band made their first trip to China and an intimate tour of the UK has been announced for December 2012. The band have announced plans to release a 3rd album in 2013 on their own label.
Go Square Go
Glasvegas Lyrics
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At the school gates
Half past four grab your bag
Don't you be late
Oh, if he wants to hit you
Hit you in the face
If he wants to hurt you
In front of your mates
Run away run away
Don't you fucking run away
[Chorus]
Go square go
Go square go
Go square go
Go square go square go
Don't you wait for the bell
To ring ding-a-ling-a-ling
One step forward then a
Bada-bada-bang
Don't you make me
Go down to the pub
With all my mates knowing
Some individual smashed you up
You know its something
That you'll have to face
Face to face
Man to man
Here and now
Biff bang pow
[Chorus]
I don't really feel too good
My heart is beating faster
My dad told me
Not to come home
If I don't kill this bastard
My dad is right, my dad is right
My dad is right, my dad is right
Win, lose or draw the fight
This bullying has got to stop tonight
Here we, here we, here we, here we,
Here we, here we fucking go
Here we, here we, here we, here we,
Here we, here we fucking go [Repeat: x12]
The song “Go Square Go” by Glasvegas portrays the theme of a schoolyard fight, giving advice on how to handle the situation. The lyrics talk about standing up to a bully and taking control of the situation. The first verse gives advice on how to respond if someone tries to pick a fight at the school gates. The lyrics advise the listener not to be late and not to run away from the situation, but to stand their ground. The chorus encourages the listener to “Go square go,” encouraging them to fight back and defend themselves. The second verse reinforces the message of the chorus, and calls out the cowardice in running away, suggesting that facing the bully head-on is the right thing to do. The final verse is a call to action, with the singer detailing the importance of stopping bullying and taking a stand against such actions.
The song effectively captures the intense emotions and tension that arise during a fight. The lyrics portray the fear, anxiety, and adrenaline that can often be experienced during such a situation. The chorus is simple, yet powerful and has the potential to motivate individuals to stand up for themselves and put an end to bullying. The use of repetition in the song, specifically in the final lines, adds to the intensity of the song's message and reinforces the theme.
Overall, the song “Go Square Go” delivers a strong message of standing up against bullies, empowering individuals to take control of the situation and put an end to the abusive behavior. It works as a call to action, encouraging listeners to be brave and fight back when faced with bullying.
Line by Line Meaning
If he wants to fight you
If he challenges you to a physical fight
At the school gates
At the gate of the school where students gather and disperse
Half past four grab your bag
Make sure to have your belongings with you when school ends at 4:30 pm
Don't you be late
Do not arrive late for the fight
Oh, if he wants to hit you
If he intends to physically strike you
Hit you in the face
Hit you right in the face, aiming for maximum physical impact
If he wants to hurt you
If he plans to cause you physical harm deliberately
In front of your mates
In front of your peers or friends from school
If he wants you to run away
If he insists that you run away from him
Run away run away
Flee from the scene with alacrity
Don't you fucking run away
Don't give in to his demands to run away like a coward
Go square go
A directive to square up for a physical fight
Go square go square go
A repeated call to square up for a physical fight
Don't you wait for the bell
Don't wait for the school bell to ring to signal the end of school
To ring ding-a-ling-a-ling
Chiming sound made by the school bell
One step forward then
Take a step closer to him then
A Bada-bada-bang
Inflict a decisive blow like a gunshot
Don't you make me
Do not force me to retaliate in defense of your honor
Go down to the pub
Go to the pub and drink out of boredom with my friends after the fight
With all my mates knowing
With all my friends aware of the circumstances of the fight
Some individual smashed you up
Someone beat you up badly
You know it's something
It is a fact you cannot ignore
That you'll have to face
You'll have to confront this fact eventually
Face to face
In person and confronting the issue as it is
Man to man
Be the man that you are and take responsibility for your actions
Here and now
Deal with the problem immediately in real-time
Biff bang pow
A striking sound effect drawn from comics indicating a sudden act of aggression or violence
I don't really feel too good
I am anxious, uneasy, and uncertain about the fight
My heart is beating faster
My heart is experiencing racing palpitations due to the excitement and tension of the fight
My dad told me
My father instructed me
Not to come home
He warned me not to return to him
If I don't kill this bastard
If I do not emerge victorious from the fight
My dad is right, my dad is right
I acknowledge the fact that my father was correct in warning me
Win, lose or draw the fight
Regardless of the outcome of the fight, I acknowledge the ordeal I went through
This bullying has got to stop tonight
This intimidation and harassment must come to an end
Here we, here we fucking go
A rallying call to proceed with the fight or face the consequences
Repeat: x12
This phrase is repeated 12 times to emphasize the importance of this call to act
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES ALLAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lewisnrhys
So. Many. Memories!! Can’t believe this is 10 year old
@TamiDC
Always loved this song!!
@scoutplayz6578
We can call them 2008 starbucks music, not an insult, a great thing.
@malon478
go square go 🗣️
@oyster7746
Here we fucking go!
@peterb2981
🗣Go...Square..Go.
@jaypinkman2515
Still here in 2021
@rubenpartida1513
FIRST! GO... GLASVEGAS... GO!