Go! Go! Go!
Roy Orbison The Teen Kings Lyrics
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I'm gonna get some real gone love
That'll drive a cool cat wild
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
She can't be square, she can't be slow
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot
I'm gonna get what you ain't got
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong
She'll be cool and twice as gone
You gotta roll, move it right on down
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
Well you move on down the line
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
She can't be square, she can't be slow
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
The lyrics of Roy Orbison and the Teen Kings' song "Go Go Go" speak to the desire for a partner who can keep up with the fast pace of a 'cool cat'. The lyrics suggest that the singer's current partner doesn't quite meet the mark and that he is in search of someone who is cooler, better, and will keep up with his pace of life. He wants to move on and find someone with style, someone who will make him look good and who will go out on the town with him.
The lyrics contain a sense of "cool" and "coolness" that permeated rock and roll culture at the time. One could argue that the song speaks to the desire for a partner who is not only physically attractive but also has a certain air of confidence and sophistication. The lyrics are a reflection of the cultural zeitgeist and the changing attitudes towards sexuality, relationships, and dating during that time period.
Overall, "Go Go Go" is a catchy, up-tempo song that perfectly captures the spirit of early rock and roll. Its catchy melody, driving rhythm, and memorable lyrics have ensured that it remains a popular song to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Well you can't be my lovin' baby, you ain't got the style
Your lack of style and charisma means I can't be with you.
I'm gonna get some real gone love
I'm going to find an exciting, lively love.
That'll drive a cool cat wild
A love so fantastic that it will make even the coolest person go crazy.
I'm gonna move, rollin' right on down
I'm going to keep on moving and searching for my perfect match.
Gonna get me a gal that'll go out on the town
I'm going to find a girl who will enjoy going out and having fun with me.
Well you move on down the line
I'm moving on from you.
I'm gonna get me a gal that'll make some time
I'm going to find a girl who will make time for me in her life.
She can't be square, she can't be slow
The girl I'm looking for must be exciting and energetic.
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
When we're out having a good time, we're going to keep it moving and energetic.
Well I'm gonna show you ain't so hot
I'm going to prove you're not as amazing as you think you are.
I'm gonna get what you ain't got
I'm going to find something that you don't have - a wonderful, lively romance.
She'll be sweet, won't do me wrong
My perfect girl will be kind and never do anything to hurt me.
She'll be cool and twice as gone
My girl will be exciting and really into the things we do together.
You gotta roll, move it right on down
You need to keep moving forward in your life, just like I am.
She can't be square, she can't be slow
I need a girl who will be fun and keep up with me as we enjoy life together.
'Cause when we start struttin', gotta go-go-go
Our fun times together will be lively and energetic.
Lyrics © Roy Orbison Music Company , Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROY ORBISON
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@broken666machine
This version of this Song is my all time favourite Rockabilly song.
Everytime I listen to this evergreen juwel I feel alright.
Thank You very much Master for this song and Rest in Peace.
@sunny_days2489
I've never seen Roy without his glasses! <3 Such a talented man
@richardsleep5242
I bought this Sun 45 rpm record in 1956. Roy vocal and hotshot lead guitar and the masterful rock'n'roll drumming of J.M. Van Eaton make this song driving and blisteringly hot!
@gabrieldix64
Perfect! Roy Orbison was really good. Thanks for sharing.
@PhillipCreeper
Great job Roy! Thanks for sharing.
@fordroad
The greatest of all the man Big O there is no one close his voice " Lord have Mercy" words fail me RIP Roy. Thanks many thanks for your time with us.
@edwiles5258
grew up playing these songs....there were thousands of them....3 cord progression in e or a and one lead would fill in on all of them. Love to go back and revisit these great songs. You can see that there were thousands of original artists in almost every large town in America who did versions of rock a billy, although in those days we did not call it rock a billy but it was ROCK and ROLL! It will live until the last stone is turned over on this earth. TG
@billcunningham9256
it was called rock a billy pretty early though. Proof? Guy Mitchell single called Rock-A-Billy in 1957
https://youtu.be/Ptrt7sTwUcE
i didn't like it but i remember it.. anyway Mitchell was more a regular pop singer than rock n roll..
this was less than a year after Roy's Ooby-Dooby (loved that one)
@leeetchells609
@Bill Cunningham Johnny burnette recorded " rock Billy boogie in 56. Still a classic with rockabilly fans.
@markusronfeldt5350
Roy Orbison! R.I.P.! Thank you very much for your wonderful Rockabilly Music!! ;) :)