Founder Ian Parton, born in Wales, was previously involved in a band called Dig The Slowness. The band is split 50/50 by gender, with a female frontwoman Ninja, drummer (Chi Fukami Taylor), and multi-instrumentalist (Kaori Tsuchida, who replaced Steidinger in Autumn 2005).
Initially The Go! Team was ostensibly a solo project for documentary film director Ian Parton, whose debut release was the "Get It Together EP", released in 2000 by Leicester-based Pickled Egg Records. This received airplay from legendary DJ John Peel, but following this, legal wrangles meant that it would be another three years before their next release, the "Junior Kickstart" EP in 2003.
Their album "Thunder, Lightning, Strike" was released on the Memphis Industries label in September 2004, and has received widespread critical acclaim. In 2005 it was nominated for the Mercury Music Prize, which coincided with the international release of a "legal" version of the album wherein samples which could not be cleared for use had to be removed. The album was co-produced and mixed by Ian's brother Gareth Parton at The Fortress Studios and Bluestone in London. Prior to the album's release, Ian Parton had failed to clear any of the samples used in the album, believing it wouldn't attract much attention. However, the album received widespread critical acclaim upon release. Following the album's unexpected success, the Parton brothers later had to work with a musicologist to write around or recreate samples they could not use. The revised album was reissued with two additional bonus tracks in the United Kingdom and the United States the following year. The album peaked at number 48 on the UK Albums Chart in February 2006.
Their song "Bottle Rocket" was used as the theme on an advertising campaign for RTÉ Sport in 2005 on the Irish TV channels RTÉ One and RTÉ Two. Another of their songs, "Huddle Formation" is currently being used in an advertising campaign for the Honda Civic, "We Just Won't Be Defeated" is also being used in current Target commercials, and "Get It Together" is the title song of the official soundtrack for 'LittleBigPlanet' which is a PlayStation 3 game.
Album discography:
* Thunder, Lightning, Strike (2004)
* Proof of Youth (2007)
* Rolling Blackouts (2011)
* The Scene Between (2015)
* SEMICIRCLE (2018)
* Get Up Sequences Part One (2021)
* Get Up Sequences Part Two (2023)
www.thegoteam.co.uk
The Go! Team is not to be confused with Calvin Johnson's (Beat Happening, co-founder of K Records) and Tobi Vail's (Bikini Kill, Spider and the Webs) 1980's band, The Go Team. For information on The Go Team, see the Wikipedia entry. Last.fm currently redirects scrobbled tracks for The Go Team to this page (assuming that users omit the exclamation point by accident).
Titanic Vandalism
The Go! Team Lyrics
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From floor to ceiling and dash to dot
'Cause number one
Can never be outdone
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Our hips are moving from left to right
We date it, we slate
We're here to aggravate it
Back to the sound
Make the connection
Motor it down
If you ain't innovating, walk out the door
If you're holding it back, your mind is unsure
At the end when we make it we'll give you a tour
At the top of your lungs are you ready for more?
It's so appealing now what we got
From floor to ceiling and dash to dot
'Cause number one
Can never be outdone
Our lips are proving our head's on tight
Our hips are moving from left to right
We date it, we slate
We're here to aggravate it
Maximum action
Making the ton
Reset the counter
Stick to your guns
If you ain't innovating, walk out the door
If you're holding it back, your mind is unsure
At the end when we make it we'll give you a tour
At the top of your lungs are you ready for more?
It's so appealing, now, what we got
From floor to ceiling and dash to dot
'Cause number one
Can never be outdone
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Our hips are moving from left to right
We date it, we slate
We're here to aggravate it
If you ain't innovating, walk out the door
If you're holding it back, your mind is unsure
At the end when we make it we'll give you a tour
At the top of your lungs are you ready for more?
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Our hips are moving from left to right
So give what you got, what you waiting for?
Jump to the one, are you ready for more?
Are you ready for more?
Are you ready for more?
Are you ready for more?
The song "Titanic Vandalism" by The Go! Team seems to celebrate a sense of uniqueness and innovation. The lyrics emphasize the appeal of their style, from top to bottom and every detail in between, suggesting that they are confident in their creativity. They declare that number one can never be outdone, implying that they strive for excellence in their artistry.
The lines "Our lips are proving, our head's on tight / Our hips are moving from left to right" suggest a sense of confidence and skill. They are self-assured in their abilities and showcase their talent through their music. The lyrics also mention dating and slating, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for pushing boundaries and challenging norms in their artistic expression.
The repeated refrain about innovating and leaving the door if one is not willing to do so implies the band's commitment to originality and pushing boundaries. They encourage listeners to let go of hesitation and embrace new ideas in order to fully appreciate and engage in their music. The mention of a tour at the end suggests that they are confident in their ability to captivate audiences and are ready to showcase their artistry.
Overall, the lyrics of "Titanic Vandalism" seem to convey a sense of confidence, creativity, and a call to embrace innovation and originality in both music and life.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so appealing, now, what we got
We find it extremely attractive and desirable, what we currently possess
From floor to ceiling and dash to dot
We have thoroughly covered and included every detail and aspect
'Cause number one
Being the best and most superior
Can never be outdone
Cannot be surpassed or exceeded
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Through our actions and words, we demonstrate our capability and intelligence
Our hips are moving from left to right
We are energetically and enthusiastically engaging in rhythmic movements
We date it, we slate
We mark and schedule our plans and commitments
We're here to aggravate it
We aim to provoke and irritate others
If you ain't innovating, walk out the door
If you are not creating new and original ideas, leave immediately
If you're holding it back, your mind is unsure
If you are restraining or hiding something, it shows your lack of confidence
At the end when we make it we'll give you a tour
Once we achieve success, we will proudly show you all we have accomplished
At the top of your lungs are you ready for more?
Are you prepared to enthusiastically embrace and experience even further?
If you ain't innovating, walk out the door
If you are not creating new and original ideas, leave immediately
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Through our actions and words, we demonstrate our capability and intelligence
Our hips are moving from left to right
We are energetically and enthusiastically engaging in rhythmic movements
We date it, we slate
We mark and schedule our plans and commitments
We're here to aggravate it
We aim to provoke and irritate others
Maximum action
The highest level of intensity and activity
Making the ton
Creating a massive impact and impression
Reset the counter
Starting anew and eliminating previous records or measurements
Stick to your guns
Remain committed to your beliefs and principles
Our lips are proving, our head's on tight
Through our actions and words, we demonstrate our capability and intelligence
Our hips are moving from left to right
We are energetically and enthusiastically engaging in rhythmic movements
So give what you got, what you waiting for?
Provide everything you have, why hesitate?
Jump to the one, are you ready for more?
Transition to the next phase with excitement, are you prepared for further experiences?
Are you ready for more?
Are you prepared for further experiences?
Are you ready for more?
Are you prepared for further experiences?
Are you ready for more?
Are you prepared for further experiences?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RUTH COPELAND, NKECHI-KA EGENAMBA, MELVIN GRIFFIN, HEARNDON, MCKINLEY JACKSON, IAN PARTON
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