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
Forget That Girl
Go West Lyrics
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About your latest flame
She'll never burn for you
Don't think that you can win
Playing a waiting game
In love there are no rules…
For every precious pearl
This is reality
You know that I'm your friend
I only wish you well
So take it from me…you've got to
Forget that girl
Don't let her rule your world
You're gonna be walking around
With a stone in your shoe
'til you forget that girl
I know just how you feel
Been on that roundabout
But you were there for me
I was a fool in chains
In deep with no way out
But I set myself free…when you told me
Forget that girl
Don't let her rule your world
You're gonna be walking around
With a stone in your shoe
'til you forget that girl
She'll never give her heart to you
She's just a dream what won't come true
That's all she'll ever be
That's why you've got to let her go - Let her go
Forget that girl…
The song "Forget That Girl" by Go West is a powerful message spoken from the perspective of a friend to someone who is smitten with a woman who is not interested. The first verse addresses the fact that despite the person's efforts, they will not win over this woman. The lyrics encourage the listener to take heed of this reality, that love has no rules, and it may be time to move on.
The second verse is a personal story from the perspective of the singer. They have been through this situation before and are now trying to help their friend avoid making the same mistakes. The lyrics suggest that holding onto someone who doesn't feel the same way is like walking around with a stone in your shoe. It's painful and frustrating, and the only solution is to let her go.
The chorus is the most powerful part of the song, with the message to forget that girl. She will never give her heart to you and is just a dream that won't come true. The singer's advice is to release her and move on. The song ends with a repeat of the chorus, reminding the listener of the importance of forgetting this girl.
Overall, "Forget That Girl" is a deeply meaningful song with an important message of self-care when it comes to love. It encourages the listener to move on from someone who doesn't reciprocate their feelings and find love elsewhere.
Line by Line Meaning
I think it's time to talk
Let's have a conversation about something important.
About your latest flame
I want to talk about the girl you're currently interested in.
She'll never burn for you
She's not interested in you in the same way you're interested in her.
Don't think that you can win
You can't change her mind or make her like you.
Playing a waiting game
You can't just wait around hoping for something to happen.
In love there are no rules…
There are no guarantees in love.
For every precious pearl
For every valuable thing, there are many worthless things.
A million empty shells
There are many people who aren't worth your time.
This is reality
This is the truth, even if it's hard to accept.
You know that I'm your friend
I'm on your side.
I only wish you well
I want what's best for you.
So take it from me…you've got to
Trust me when I say you need to do this.
Forget that girl
Stop thinking about her.
Don't let her rule your world
Don't let her control your thoughts and feelings.
You're gonna be walking around
You'll be stuck with a problem.
With a stone in your shoe
It will be a constant irritation and reminder of the issue.
'til you forget that girl
Until you move past her and don't let her affect you anymore.
I know just how you feel
I understand your situation.
Been on that roundabout
I've experienced the same thing before.
But you were there for me
You helped me through it.
I was a fool in chains
I was trapped in a bad situation.
In deep with no way out
I was stuck and could not see a solution.
But I set myself free…when you told me
I was able to get past it when you advised me to do the same thing.
She'll never give her heart to you
She will never truly love you.
She's just a dream what won't come true
She's an unattainable fantasy.
That's all she'll ever be
She will never be the girl you want her to be.
That's why you've got to let her go - Let her go
This is why you need to move on from her.
Forget that girl…
Stop dwelling on her and focus on other things.
Contributed by Gianna V. 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