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
What You Won
Go West Lyrics
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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
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
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
But you don't give up
But you remain persistent
In my world only you
In my world, you are the only one
Make me do for love
Your love compels me to act
What I would not do
In a way that I would not normally behave
And though I only want the best it's true
Although I have high standards, it's still true
I can't believe the things I do for you
I am amazed at my own actions, done for the sake of your love
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, THE MUSIC FORCE LLC
Written by: ALFONS KETTNER, BOBBY CALDWELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Maria Estela Hostan
I guess you wonder where I've been
I searched to find the love within
And I came back to let you know
Got a thing for you and I can't let go
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
But I'm in a daze from your love, you see
And 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
But they may never find what they dream of
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
My friends wonder what is wrong with me
But I'm in a daze from your love, you see
And 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
What you won't do, do for love
You've tried everything but you won't give up
In my world, only you, only you make me do
For love what I would not do
Make me do for love what I would not do
Make me do for love
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
Roger Plummer
I totally love Go West's take on Bobby Caldwell's classic song. This version has a funky, danceable groove. And Peter Cox's smoky, soulful singing is A-plus!
mdjhnsn72
I absolutely love this cover of Bobby Caldwell's song. They did the song serious justice. I LOVE IT!
Robert Kamenzind
Not to sound redundant, but baby you know. Yes friend bobby can always lift us up!🤘🔥🔥🔥👍
Dun Can
Oh darn, i did not know this was a cover. Dope as hell!
Jay Coleman
@Dun Can know ,not knew.
Leela Turanga
They truly did. They paid respect and they earned respect. This version is sooo good.
T G
No.
Audrey Clark
I've been a fan of Go West since the mid 80's and I so love this rendition. Very jazzy and soulful. Peter Cox is amazing.
David Smith
Well said, Audrey. Peter is a slept-on soul singer. Great technique and phrasing. He is a true artist. Much respect.
Cyn Lagasca
Me, too, Ms. Audrey. I'm an '80s fan. I continue to live in the '80s mode of music because of the British Invaders like Tears for Fears, Depeche Mode, Go West, Swing Out Sister, Bananarama and more. Peter Cox is great! Thanks to You-Tube and the internet that the new generation like us love the band and their music.