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
A Taste Of Things To Come
Go West Lyrics
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Of what you keep hidden
Got to give it up
For the working man
The sweetest fruit
Is the fruit forbidden
Something in your smile
Says you understand
You can let me down
You can sidestep
But you know what i need
I need a taste of things to come
I need a taste of things to come
(make me happy)
I need a taste on the tip of my tongue
I need a taste of things to come
I need a taste
Of what i've been missing
A little bit of love
Just to get me through
I'm on my knees
But you keep me wishing
There's a part of me
That needs a part of you
You can pump me up
You can let me down
You can sidestep
But you know what i need..
I need a taste of things to come
I need a taste of things to come
(make me happy)
I need a taste on the tip of my tongue
I need a taste of things to come
You've been holding out
I've been holding on
'cause i've got you in my sights
I don't want to let go
But i can't wait another day
It's got to be tonight girl
You know what i need
I need a taste of things to come
The song "A Taste Of Things To Come" by Go West is a song about longing for something that is forbidden. The lyrics evoke a sense of desire that the singer has for a taste of something that is being kept hidden. The first verse of the song talks about the working man and how the singer needs to give it up for him. The second verse speaks about the singer needing a little bit of love to get him through and how there is a part of him that needs a part of the person he is singing the song to. The chorus repeats the phrase "I need a taste of things to come" which emphasizes the singer's desire and longing for something that he can't have.
The lyrics of the song are simple yet effective in conveying the emotions of the singer. The song has a pop-rock feel that is characteristic of Go West's music. The verses build up to the chorus, making the song catchy and powerful. The bridge is a cathartic moment where the singer acknowledges that he can't wait another day and that it has to be tonight.
Overall, "A Taste Of Things To Come" is a song about longing, desire and forbidden love. The lyrics, instrumentation and vocals work together to create a powerful and memorable experience for the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
I need a taste
I want to experience something new and exciting
Of what you keep hidden
I want to know and explore what you've been keeping secret
Got to give it up
You should share it with me because I'm a hardworking individual
For the working man
I deserve to taste what you have for being a hardworking individual
The sweetest fruit
The most exciting and enticing things are usually the ones that are not readily available
Is the fruit forbidden
Things that are off-limits or taboo are usually the most exciting to try
Something in your smile
I can sense your willingness to give in to my desires through the expression on your face
Says you understand
Your body language suggests that you get where I'm coming from
You can pump me up
You have the power to excite and motivate me
You can let me down
You also have the power to disappoint me
You can sidestep
You can avoid giving me what I want
But you know what i need
You are aware of what I want, even if you're hesitant to give it to me
I need a taste of things to come
I want to experience what the future holds for us, particularly with you
I need a taste on the tip of my tongue
I want to experience something new and exciting that will linger with me for a while
I need a taste of things to come
I'm eager to see where this relationship is headed, and I want a preview
I need a taste of things to come
I want to try something new and thrilling, particularly with you
Of what I've been missing
I want to know the things that I've been deprived of for so long
A little bit of love
I want to experience a romantic and intimate connection with you
Just to get me through
I want to feel that I'm not alone, and to have something to look forward to
I'm on my knees
I'm begging you to give me a chance to explore what we have together
But you keep me wishing
You're keeping me as a hopeful and wishful person for a future with you
You've been holding out
You've been keeping something away from me that I crave
I've been holding on
I've been patiently waiting and hoping for this opportunity
'cause I've got you in my sights
I'm determined to win over your affections
I don't want to let go
I don't want to miss out on the opportunity to be with you
But I can't wait another day
I'm feeling impatient and desperately want to experience what's to come
It's got to be tonight girl
I'm feeling an urgency for us to move forward with our relationship tonight
You know what I need
I'm confident that you understand my craving for something new and exciting
I need a taste of things to come
I need a sneak peek of what our future holds, particularly with regards to our relationship
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gerard McCartney
on The King Is Dead
When you finally realise that all your life, you've been driven by ego, and the humiliating freedom that realisation affords