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
Let Love Come
Go West Lyrics
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I got a good idea who she'll blame it on
Heaven sent hell to pay
She was candy sweet when she got her way
Guess i should be out crying in the rain
But it's such a beautiful day
So i say to myself
Easy come easy go
When i work it out you'll be the first to know
Guess i should be lost in the mystery
But it's such a beautiful day
You gotta let love come to you
You gotta let love come to you
You can't just turn it on
You gotta let love come to you
Make a wish, say a prayer
Neither one is gonna get you anywhere
Might as well take a drive
You could find an angel waiting at the light
Maybe drop the top - blow your cares away
Isn't it a beautiful day?
You gotta let love come to you
You gotta let love come to you
You can't just turn it on
You gotta let love come to you
The song “Let Love Come In” by Go West is about letting go of the ones we love if they do not reciprocate. It starts with the singer waking up to find that the one they love has left them, knowing who they will blame it on. The singer is not crying in the rain like most people would, but instead basking in the beauty of a wonderful day. He tells himself that he will save his soul for someone who loves him back. He finds that love is something that needs to come to you, rather than be sought after. He talks about how just making a wish or praying will not get you anywhere in terms of finding love. He exclaims that he is going to take a drive and blow his cares away by dropping the top of his car, hoping he might find an angel waiting for him.
The lyrics of this song highlight the importance of letting love come to us instead of chasing after it. The singer understands that he has no control over love, and must wait until it comes to him. The song is also about moving on when the person you love is not reciprocating that love. Instead of wallowing in sadness, he finds solace in the beauty of the day and goes on a drive.
Overall, “Let Love Come In” is a song about the importance of taking things as they come, letting go of things that we cannot control and finding beauty in the moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up she was gone
I woke up to find out that the woman I loved left me
I got a good idea who she'll blame it on
I can already predict the person she is going to blame for her departure
Heaven sent hell to pay
The pain and emptiness I feel now can only be the price of losing someone so loved
She was candy sweet when she got her way
The woman I loved was sweet only when she wanted something from me and turned cold otherwise
Guess i should be out crying in the rain
I should be expressing my pain in a visible way, perhaps by crying in front of others
But it's such a beautiful day
Despite all the pain, it is a beautiful day and I should appreciate it
So i say to myself
I remind myself
I will save my soul for somebody else
I will only give my love and affection to someone who deserves me and won't abandon me like she did
Easy come easy go
It's easy for someone to walk in and out of your life without any accountability
When i work it out you'll be the first to know
When I find a way to get over this pain and hurt, I will let you know
Guess i should be lost in the mystery
I should be immersed in the confusion and complexity of my emotions
But it's such a beautiful day
Yet, the beauty of this day is still not lost on me
You gotta let love come to you
One cannot force love upon themselves
You can't just turn it on
Love is not something that can be switched on like a light
Make a wish, say a prayer
Wishing or praying for love does not actually bring it to you
Neither one is gonna get you anywhere
Merely wishing or hoping for love will not bring it to your life
Might as well take a drive
Instead of yearning for love, one should go out and live life
You could find an angel waiting at the light
One might find love unexpectedly in the most ordinary of places
Maybe drop the top - blow your cares away
Driving with an open top car, wind blowing away one's worries, one can find peace and happiness
Isn't it a beautiful day?
This is a rhetorical question to emphasize the beauty of the day and what life has to offer
You gotta let love come to you
The refrain emphasizing that love can't be forced or turned on like a light
You can't just turn it on
The refrain emphasizing that love can't be forced or turned on like a light
You gotta let love come to you
The refrain emphasizing that love can't be forced or turned on like a light
Contributed by Jeremiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kay S
My husband’s business colleagues brought this album from U.K. to Japan when this was released, knowing I was a big fan of Go West. This album is a real treasure for me. I believe their music will keep shining forever though they were underrated regrettably.
Euan Elliott
I've been a Go West fan since 1986 when my sister gave me the Bangs & Crashes album.
Peters solo albums are also superb, especially the first self titled record.
They are missing the late great Alan Murphy on guitar in my opinion, but Peters voice remains undiminished.
Lia Blue
Peter Cox's voice leaves me breathless. My first thought when I saw him performing this song live was....I should be having his babies, but I will settle for having coffee with him (lol). I am having no luck finding his albums here in the US :-( I hope they tour the US soon!!!!!!!
perrymad8
Love Peter Cox's voice! Seen them perform live 4 times and his voice is pitch perfect.Love the cd this song comes from.Hope i get to see Go West again,only time will tell! IMO Peter Cox is one of the most under rated singers of the last 4 decades! He could beat anyone of those contestants on " Idol" or "The voice" without even trying!
Beatrice Palmer
Loved them from their beginning. Still fabulous today and with a different meaning many years later after losing my hubs.
Tone's The Breakdown
First time tonight that I've heard this track. Absolutely 💯 loved it. Very nice.
p A
One of my MAIN Go West faves from their comeback
Jan Matthews
Saw band tonight...wow still impressive, vocals and musicians awesome
Marie Dimapilis
Love Peter Cox's voice!
Roy Pace
Great song, guys!😎