The group has released five albums since their formation: "Kind of Light" (2003), "Over and Over" (2005), "Not Only...But Also" (2008), "This Must Be Love" (2009) and "The 88" (2010). Additionally, the group provided the soundtrack to the 2012 film "The Lorax". The group's song "At Least It Was Here" is the theme song from the American sitcom "Community".
GO GO GO
The 88 Lyrics
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I was drowning there at best
So I came unto your desert
There I tried to bide it
But I got so excited
I can get you what you wanted
I can get you what you need
You don't care if you don't show up
Now it's time that we we go go go go
Now it's time that we we go go go go
We go go go go
And I got bones inside my body
You've got eyes inside your head
And if you saw the things I'm writing
You would hate my guts
And you probably think I'm nuts
And I will call you when I wanna
I will call you when I can
I don't care if you get lonely
I don't care that you you had me up all night
Now it's time that we we go go go go
Now it's time that we we go go go go
We go go go go
We go go go go
Well it was big and white
And on your shoulder
And I could see your throat
And there was no one home
And it was colder
And I could hear you moan
And there was no one here to talk about it
And I was in the mood
And so we go go go go go go go
Now it's time that we we go go go go
Now it's time that we we go go go go
We go go go go
We go go go go
We go go go go
The lyrics of The 88's song Go Go Go seem to be reflecting on the complicated nature of relationships and the struggle to balance one's own needs with those of the people around them. The singer describes feeling stranded and drowning in the ocean before seeking refuge in the desert with someone they care about. However, this newfound sense of safety is short-lived as excitement and the desire to please their friend starts to take over. They promise to get their friend what they want and need, but also acknowledge that their friend doesn't seem to care about showing up for them. There is a sense of frustration and resentment, but the singer also recognizes that they are complicit in this dynamic. They acknowledge that they will call their friend when they want to but don't seem overly concerned about whether their friend is lonely or not.
The second half of the song provides further glimpses into the complexities of this relationship. The mention of "bones inside my body" and "eyes inside your head" suggests a physical and emotional connection between the two people, but there is also a sense of distance and disconnect. The singer acknowledges that if their friend saw the things they were writing, they would hate their guts and probably think they're nuts. There is a feeling of not being fully understood or appreciated by the other person, which is compounded by the fact that there doesn't seem to be anyone to talk with about their feelings. The song ends on a somewhat ambiguous note with the repeated phrase "we go go go go," which could be interpreted as a call to action or a resigned acceptance of the status quo.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I was stranded on the ocean
I felt lost and alone in a dangerous and uncertain environment
I was drowning there at best
I felt like my situation was hopeless and I was struggling to survive
So I came unto your desert
I sought refuge in a place that felt barren and isolated
There I tried to bide it
I tried to make the most of my situation and adapt to my surroundings
But I got so excited
I became overwhelmed with enthusiasm and anticipation
I can get you what you wanted
I can provide you with the things you desire
I can get you what you need
I can fulfill your basic necessities and requirements
You don't care if you don't show up
You are indifferent to the idea of not being present or available
Cause I'm not in need you're such a friend indeed
You are a true friend who supports me without expecting anything in return
Now it's time that we we go go go go
It's time for us to take action and move forward quickly
And I got bones inside my body
I am a physical being with a strong and resilient structure
You've got eyes inside your head
You are perceptive and aware of your surroundings
And if you saw the things I'm writing
If you were aware of my innermost thoughts and feelings
You would hate my guts
You would despise me and reject me entirely
And you probably think I'm nuts
You likely view me as insane or irrational
And I will call you when I wanna
I will contact you only when it suits me and my needs
I will call you when I can
I will reach out to you when I have the ability and desire to do so
I don't care if you get lonely
I am not concerned about your emotional well-being or state of mind
I don't care that you had me up all night
I am indifferent to the fact that your actions caused me stress or inconvenience
Well it was big and white
It was a significant and noticeable object
And on your shoulder
It was situated in a prominent and visible location
And I could see your throat
I was able to observe your vulnerability and expose your weaknesses
And there was no one home
There was nobody around to witness or intervene
And it was colder
The atmosphere became uncomfortable and hostile
And I could hear you moan
I was aware of your pain and discomfort
And there was no one here to talk about it
There was nobody to confide in or discuss the situation with
And I was in the mood
I was feeling a strong desire or inclination
And so we go go go go go go go
We are propelled forward by our impulses and emotions
We go go go go
We continue to move forward rapidly
We go go go go
We persist in our actions and intentions
Contributed by Jayce G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Wack'd Productions
One can only imagine how much fun this must've been to shoot. Awesome video for an awesomer song.
greygardens
I absolutely love this song!
KizosUnleashed
amazing band. always..
jeffgordonadi24
This song is so awesome! The 88 are awesome!
kh2sora13
I love this band so much i can take it behind the middle school and get pregnant.... a line from 30 rock
Kris Kenard
Shout out to iTunes for giving this song out for free all those years ago
Sean Seaan
Amazing!
Denis Fochr
so awesome i love the 88 u re best guys yeah GO GO GO !
Manuel Arias
Terribly underrated. Love em'
Uncompetative
Great bouncy song. The video is good enough for MTV. Nice and raw like Michel Gondry.