Their best known tunes include "Our Lips Our Sealed", "Vacation", and "We Got The Beat" among others. Their trend-setting debut album, 'Beauty and the Beat', didn't just reach #1 after its 1981 release but is also considered one of the cornerstone albums of American new wave. In the beginning, they played primarily what was known as 'pop punk', and they then made their sound more sunny and romantic, having later associated themselves with the distinct sound of 80s pop rock. The Go-Go's had five Top 40 hits in their heyday.
Website: http://www.gogos.com/
In addition, there was a group from Newcastle in the U.K. known as "The Go-Go's" in the 60s. That artist is known for their 1964 novelty Christmas single, titled "I'm Gonna Spend My Christmas With A Dalek", which referenced the budding 'Doctor Who' craze. Like the later U.S. band of the same name, the group's name was a reference to go-go dancing.
Can't Stop The World
The Go-Go's Lyrics
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To live with things just the way they are
I came around
Used to be easy to get to
And they got to me just about every way
Caught with no cards up your sleeve
Not much to choose from
Don't want to live without that security
You think with just a little more
Things will be alright
Can't stop the world
Can't stop the world
Can't stop the world
Why let it stop you
Why let it stop you
Why let it stop you
Your heart, your will, your car-
They've all been broken
You let everybody
You got beat
And it's not entertaining
Watching you try to stand on your feet again
Can't stop the world
Can't stop the world
Can't stop the world
Don't let it stop you
Don't let it stop you
Don't let it stop you
The lyrics to The Go-Go's's song Can't Stop the World are about persevering through life's challenges even when it feels like everything is falling apart. The singer has given up searching for a reason to live with the way things are and has come to accept that life is not always easy. They remember a time when it was easy to get to them, and everything seemed to be working against them.
The lyrics caution against becoming complacent and content with the status quo, even when it feels like things are not going your way. The singer reminds us that life is unpredictable, and we should not rely on false securities. They encourage us not to give up when things get tough, but to keep moving forward, even when we are broken.
Overall, the song can be interpreted as a call to resilience, urging listeners not to let the difficulties of the world stop them from pursuing their dreams and living their best lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I gave up looking for a reason
I stopped trying to find a justification for my life
To live with things just the way they are
To accept the current state of things without change
I came around
I eventually changed my attitude
Used to be easy to get to
I was once easily influenced
And they got to me just about every way
They were able to manipulate me in every form
Caught with no cards up your sleeve
Caught without a plan or strategy
Not much to choose from
There were limited options available
Grew up all along thinking you couldn't lose
I believed I was invincible since childhood
Don't want to live without that security
I don't want to live without a sense of safety
You think with just a little more
You believe that with a little extra effort everything will be better
Things will be alright
Everything will be fine
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to halt the course of events in the world
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to stop the world
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to stop the world
Why let it stop you
Why allow it to hinder or paralyze you?
Why let it stop you
Why allow it to hinder or paralyze you?
Why let it stop you
Why allow it to hinder or paralyze you?
Your heart, your will, your car-
Your emotions, your determination, and your vehicle
They've all been broken
Each one of them has been damaged
You let everybody
You allowed others to affect you
You got beat
You were defeated or overwhelmed
And it's not entertaining
It's not amusing or enjoyable
Watching you try to stand on your feet again
Observing you attempting to recover and gain stability
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to halt the course of events in the world
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to stop the world
Can't stop the world
It is impossible to stop the world
Don't let it stop you
Don't allow it to hinder or paralyze you
Don't let it stop you
Don't allow it to hinder or paralyze you
Don't let it stop you
Don't allow it to hinder or paralyze you
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Kathy Valentine
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