Go West are a British pop group. The duo formed in London, UK in 1982, with… Read Full Bio ↴Go West are a British pop group. The duo formed in London, UK in 1982, with Peter Cox and Richard Drummie.

Go West quickly had a publishing deal and possessed a portastudio, but lacked a band or recording company. Peter and Richard decided, with support from John Glover, their manager, to find a musical producer, and record just two of their songs. The tracks We Close Our Eyes and Call Me found Go West developing a record deal with Chrysalis Records. The songwriting duo specialised in radio friendly, white soul sounds.

The band's debut single, We Close Our Eyes, was released in 1985 and managed to achieve the number 5 position on the UK Singles charts, #5 on the US Dance Club Play chart and also managed to reach #41 on Billboard's Hot 100 chart. The video for the song became an early favorite on MTV. This helped them to be voted the "Best Newcomers" at the 1986, BRIT Awards.

The duo's self-titled album also featured 2 more Hot 100 entries; "Call Me" (1984 - #54) and "Eye To Eye" (1985 - #73). The album also featured "Don't Look Down", which would serve as the prequel to what would be the band's first Top 40 hit in the US. The album hit #8 in the UK Album charts and #60 on Billboard 200 Album chart.

In 1987, they released their follow-up, "Dancing On The Couch", which peaked at #19 on UK Album chart but only got as high as #172 in the US. Ironically, that album yielded Go West with their first US Top 40 hit, "Don't Look Down - The Sequel", squeaking into the Top 40 peaking at #39. That song was a continuation to "Don't Look Down" from their debut album. However, "Don't Look Down - The Sequel" was excluded from the UK versions of the CD, which instead included the track, "Let's Build A Boat", which coincidentally became the B-Side of the US release of "Don't Look Down - The Sequel".

Later in 1990, Go West scored a top 10 US hit with the song King of Wishful Thinking from the movie Pretty Woman. An instrumental version of the song's chorus is also alleged to be heard in the production logo for Gracie Films (seen at the end of The Simpsons).

Go West website: www.gowest.org.uk

08. What You Won't Do For Love
Go West Lyrics

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I guess you wonder where I've been
I searched to find the love within
I came back to ley you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go

My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see

I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go

Some people go around the world for love
And they may never find what they dream of
What you won't do, do for love
You tried everthing
But you don't give up
In my world only you
Make me do for love
What I would not do

My friends wonder what is wrong with me
Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you
And I can't let go

And though I only want the best it's true
I can't believe the things I do for you

What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything
But you won't give up
In my world only you

Make me do for love
What I would not do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Go West's song "What You Won" speaks to the power of love and the lengths one would go to show their love to someone special. The song begins with the singer explaining how they had been away, searching for love within themselves, but came back to the person they love. The singer expresses their devotion to this person and cannot let go of their feelings for them. They are in a daze from the love they feel and their friends have taken notice of their infatuation.

The chorus shifts to the idea that some people travel the world searching for love, but may never find it. True love is something that one would do anything for, and the singer is willing to do whatever it takes to show their love. The lyrics continue to emphasize the power of love and how it makes the singer do things they never thought they would. They cannot believe the things they do for this person, but regardless of the situation, they would do anything for love.

Overall, "What You Won" is a song that showcases the power of love and how it can make one go to the ends of the earth to prove their feelings. The lyrics express the willingness to do anything for love, and the lengths one would go to show their devotion.

Line by Line Meaning

I guess you wonder where I've been
You may be curious about my absence

I searched to find the love within
I was searching for self-love

I came back to ley you know
I returned to tell you something

Got a thing for you
I have feelings for you

And I can't let go
I am unwilling to let go of these feelings

My friends wonder what is wrong with me
My friends are confused by my behavior

Well I'm in a daze from your love you see
Your love has made me feel confused and disoriented

Some people go around the world for love
Some people travel far and wide in search of love

And they may never find what they dream of
But they may never find what they are looking for

What you won't do, do for love
Love can make you do unexpected things

You tried everything
You have exhausted all other options