From that moment on they have been writing songs in a dusty old cellar (that also stored a collection of mounted animals). All across the Netherlands Go Back to the Zoo performed their songs, and all across the Netherlands the people liked it.
In 2008 they recorded an EP with producer Torre Florim (De Staat), which got picked up by national radio. Their single ‘Beam me up’ was used by Nike for a worldwide campaign and after that, things went crazy. Go Back to the Zoo got signed to Universal Music and in May 2009 ‘Beam me up’ was released as their first official single. In December 2009 they released their second single 'Electric' with a video which features the bandmembers as musical transformers. Friday, the 13th of August, Go Back To The Zoo released their debutalbum called 'Benny Blisto'.
In January 2016, Go Back To The Zoo announced their end as Go Back To The Zoo. They continue making other music in another band called St. Tropez.
Please Don't Leave Me
Go Back to the Zoo Lyrics
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Well I never took a cheap shot one
Night thrill and I never ran away
Without paying the bill remember
When we first met what was that
When we sat by the fire all night long
Me and you we're together since
We kissed and remember I told you
You would always be the one thet I′ll
Never leave and I'll never say never
No, never again
Won't let you go go go
The lyrics of "Please Don't Leave Me" by Go Back to the Zoo talks about a man's fear of being abandoned by his lover. The song portrays his deep affection towards his lover and how he has been loyal to her since the age of sixteen. He reminisces about their first meeting and how they have been together since then.
The line "She won't leave me" indicates the man's insecurity about losing his lover. He promises her that he will never leave her and declares that she will always be the one for him. He admits that he has never taken advantage of their relationship in any way and has always been sincere towards her. The chorus of the song, "Won't let you go go go," signifies his desperation to keep his lover with him forever.
Overall, the lyrics of the song express the fear of abandonment and the importance of loyalty in a relationship. These emotions are portrayed through the man's personal experience and his dedication to his lover.
Line by Line Meaning
She won't leave me
I am confident that my partner will not abandon me.
Well I never took a cheap shot one
I have never taken advantage of my partner or behaved selfishly.
Night thrill and I never ran away
I have stayed committed to my partner through exciting and difficult times, and have never thought about leaving.
Without paying the bill remember
I have always taken responsibility for my actions, and have always been willing to make amends for any mistakes I've made.
When we first met what was that
I cherish the moment we met and remember it fondly.
When we sat by the fire all night long
We have shared intimate moments together that have strengthened our bond and brought us closer together.
Me and you we're together since
We have been together for a long time and our relationship has stood the test of time.
We were sixteen years old first time that
Our relationship began at a young age, but has grown and matured over time.
We kissed and remember I told you
Our first kiss was a moment of great significance, and I made a commitment to my partner then that I still honor now.
You would always be the one thet I'll
I have always known that my partner is the one I want to be with for the rest of my life.
Never leave and I'll never say never
I am committed to my partner and will never abandon them, no matter what challenges we may face.
No, never again
I will never make the same mistakes or hurt my partner in the same way twice.
Won't let you go go go
I will always fight to keep my partner close and never let them go.
Writer(s): Lars Kroon
Contributed by Mason Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.