Ratcat formed in 1986 in Sydney and were a mainstay of that city's live music scene until they were eventually signed to Waterfront Records where they released a self-titled EP, several singles ("I Think I Love You", "Baby's Got A Gun") and their debut album, This Nightmare in 1989. Another EP, Killing Joke, and another single, "Saying Goodbye" followed.
In 1990, the band signed to the rooArt label. Their first release for their new label was a 6-track EP called Tingles. A combination of budget pricing and catchy A-side "That Aint Bad" saw the Tingles EP reach #1 on ARIA's alternative charts, and shortly afterwards, the top of the Australian national chart. The band's subsequent album, Blind Love and the singles "Don't Go Now" both reached #1. Their next single "Baby Baby" and a follow-up album Insideout sold well, but not to the extent of their previous successes. The band sporadically played live shows over the next few years and released another album Easyrider in 1997.
Ratcat reformed in 1998 to play at the Homebake Festival with new bassist Nic Dalton (formerly of The Lemonheads) and again in 2006 to play a support slot on the Psychedelic Furs Australian tour.
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Go Go
Ratcat Lyrics
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*Can't stand still, can't say no,
Gotta go fast, yeah I gotta go.
Go Go (gotta Go Go) Go Go here
Go Go there Go Go Everywere !!!!
*So speed kills I'm in for thrills,
Count me in, I play to win.
Go Go here Go Go there Go Go Everywere !!!!
Gonna live fast, young I'm gonna die.
Go Go here Go Go there Go Go Everywere !!!!
I feel fine, happy all the time,
She's so fine, and she's all mine.
Go Go here Go Go there Go Go Everywere.... !!!!
Ratcat's "Go Go" is a fast-paced, upbeat and high-energy song about living life to the fullest with a devil-may-care attitude. The lyrics are an invitation to join in the fun with the singer who can't stand still and has to go fast. They're full of enthusiasm, adrenaline, and a sense of living life in the moment, accompanied by the undeniable urge to dance - even if it means dancing until you die.
The lyrics convey a sense of willingness to take risks and live for the thrill of the moment, even if it means danger or putting yourself in harm's way. The line "So speed kills, I'm in for thrills," highlights this perspective that it's better to live fast and hard, even if it means risking everything, rather than live cautiously and miss out on the excitement.
The song is an expression of youthful exuberance and a sense of invincibility, with the singer believing they can do anything they want in life. The line "Gonna live fast, young I'm gonna die" encapsulates this belief, with the singer expressing a willingness to do whatever it takes to seize the moment, even if it means risking everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Can't stand still, can't say no,
I constantly need to be on the move and can never refuse anything exciting.
Gotta go fast, yeah I gotta go.
I must operate at high speeds to satisfy my addiction to thrill-seeking.
Go Go (gotta Go Go) Go Go here
I must go here and everywhere else to find new thrills.
Go Go there Go Go Everywere !!!!
I am always searching for action and excitement, and I know I can find it everywhere.
So speed kills I'm in for thrills,
I am well aware of the risks of my behavior, but I am willing to put my life on the line to experience excitement.
Count me in, I play to win.
I am a competitive person and intend to be victorious, no matter what the challenge.
Dance till you die, you make me high,
I feel alive and exhilarated when I am dancing until I can no longer move.
Gonna live fast, young I'm gonna die.
I am fully aware of the dangers of my actions, but I am still committed to living fast and dying young.
I feel fine, happy all the time,
I may take risks, but I am happy and content with my life.
She's so fine, and she's all mine.
I have someone in my life who brings me happiness, and I am grateful for that.
Go Go here Go Go there Go Go Everywere.... !!!!
No matter where I go or what I do, I am always searching for something new and exciting.
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