Dello started his career as a musician in the skiffle era of the 1950s and was a founding member of the rock and roll band Grant Tracy and The Sunsets, after which he joined Steve Darbyshire's backing group, The Yum Yum Band, in the mid-1960s. This led onto him forming Honeybus, with whom he scored the hit single "I Can't Let Maggie Go" in 1968.
He wrote songs with all his bands (and also for The Applejacks). The Dello-penned song "Do I Figure In Your Life?" has been covered by Dave Berry, Joe Cocker, Iain Matthews, Dave Stewart, Paul Carrack, Dana, Kate Taylor and Pierce Turner. His co-writer was Ray Cane. Dello was also a session musician, and he was hired for Unit 4 + 2, The Scaffold and The Roulettes.
Quickly leaving Honeybus rather than tour and promote the single, he next cut a solo album Into Your Ears in 1971, and also worked with John Killigrew. Ultimately he quit the music industry for other interests during the 1970s. Since then Into Your Ears has become a very collectable album, with copies selling for over £1,200 in perfect condition. It has also been re-issued on compact disc in 2005, and again in 2009.
The song "I'm a Gambler" by Lace (1969) was reissued as a single under the pseudonym Red Herring in 1973.
Dello's biggest success "I Can't Let Maggie Go" was given a second round of popularity when it was used for a 1970s Nimble bread TV commercial, which brought him much welcomed royalties which he successfully invested.
Go Away
Pete Dello and Friends Lyrics
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I've got plenty of time
And I'm getting off to see you
Natures strong and I'm getting along
And I'm telling them all what to do, but...
Nobody said when I got into bed
That Id wake up feeling like this
And the government's wrong
So I'm fighting this war with my fists
Go Away!
Look at me now
I've got plenty of power
Moving ahead in good time
Nothing I've seen or heard or believed
Could tell me I never will find
Nobody said when I got into bed
That Id wake up feeling like this
But the young belle's gone
And the government's wrong
So I'm fighting this war with my fists
Oh....
Done for, this isn't my war
But I'll be glad to fight it with you
Go ahead the rest of my mind, the rest of my time will follow
Done for...
Sugar can pop
And can never be stopped
Gentlemen, fire away!
Heard on mine or heard on yours
Syrup to add to your shame
Nobody said when I got into bed
That Id wake up feeling like this
But the young girl's gone
And the government's wrong
So I'm fighting this war with my fists
Oh....
Done for, this isn't my war
But I'll be glad to fight it with you
Go ahead the rest of my mind, the rest of my time will follow
Done for, this isn't my war
But I'll be glad to fight it with you
Go ahead the rest of my mind, the rest of my time will follow
Go Away!
Go Away!
Nobody said when I got into bed
That Id wake up feeling like this
But the young belles gone
And the government's wrong
So I'm fighting this war with my fists
Oh, end of days
Generational haze
And I'm getting along on my bliss
Oh the young belles gone
And the government's wrong
And I'm fighting this war with my fists
Go Away!
The lyrics of Pete Dello and Friends' song "Go Away" have a deep meaning and showcase the artist's frustration with the state of the world. The song starts with the singer feeling lost and alone, as if they woke up feeling different and uneasy. The artist sings about nature being strong, which suggests that they may find solace and comfort in natural surroundings. However, they are distraught as the government is wrong, and they feel compelled to fight against it with their fists. The song talks about an impending war and the artist's willingness to fight against it with all their might.
As the song progresses, the artist talks about their power and their ability to move ahead in time, even though they may feel lost and directionless. They express that they will fight the war with their fists, even though it is not their war. The last part of the song talks about "sugar can pop" and "gentlemen fire away," which means that there are different types of people in the world, some content with their lives and some ready for war.
Overall, the song expresses the artist's frustration with the world and their willingness to fight against something that they feel is wrong. It portrays a sense of despair and the fact that sometimes we have to stand for what we believe in, even if it is not our fight.
Line by Line Meaning
End of the line
The situation has reached its limit
I've got plenty of time
I have enough time to do what I need to do
And I'm getting off to see you
I am leaving to meet you
Natures strong and I'm getting along
I am in tune with nature and doing well
And I'm telling them all what to do, but...
I am advising others, but there are complications
Nobody said when I got into bed
No one warned me beforehand
That Id wake up feeling like this
That I would feel this way when waking up
But the young girl's gone
A young woman is no longer around
And the government's wrong
The government is not doing what it should
So I'm fighting this war with my fists
I am taking matters into my own hands
Go Away!
I want someone or something to leave
Look at me now
See how I am doing currently
I've got plenty of power
I am very capable
Moving ahead in good time
I am making good progress
Nothing I've seen or heard or believed
My experiences have not convinced me
Could tell me I never will find
I am still hopeful I will find what I am looking for
Done for, this isn't my war
I am finished, this is not my battle
But I'll be glad to fight it with you
I will join someone else's fight
Go ahead the rest of my mind, the rest of my time will follow
I am fully committed and behind you
Sugar can pop
Things can suddenly go wrong
And can never be stopped
It is difficult or impossible to prevent it
Gentlemen, fire away!
Start doing what needs to be done
Heard on mine or heard on yours
It doesn't matter where the news came from
Syrup to add to your shame
Your troubles are only getting worse
Oh, end of days
The apocalypse is coming
Generational haze
The confusion has been ongoing for generations
And I'm getting along on my bliss
I am getting by on my happiness
And I'm fighting this war with my fists
I am taking matters into my own hands
Go Away!
I want someone or something to leave
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Written by: Yoav Gerber
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