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.
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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.
He's So Strange
The Go-Go's Lyrics
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He'll walk outside the light
You'll feel him very near
Confusion nothing's clear
His presence cold and stark
Like a shadow in the dark
You're scared but you won't run
You almost wish it was over and done
CHORUS
You can't escape the thought of him
Do you wonder why?
He's so strange
And if he brought you down to your knees
Would you cry?
He's so strange
He frightens you so much
He could burn you with his touch
Everything has changed
He's so strange
You've lost all track of time
The victim of a crime
He's stolen heart and soul
He's taken all control
Is this some crazy dream?
Obsession the main theme
Though you can't see the chains
You're the prisoner of a love so strange
CHORUS
The Go-Go's song "He's So Strange" is about a mysterious man who the singer is both fascinated and frightened by. The song describes the man's presence as cold and stark, like a shadow in the dark, and the singer is scared but unable to run away from him. The chorus suggests that the man has a power over the singer, and that she can't escape the thought of him even though he frightens her. The second verse highlights how the man has taken control of the singer's heart and soul, and she feels like a prisoner of his love.
The lyrics of "He's So Strange" paint a picture of obsession and fear, the love that the singer has for this strange man is unhealthy and controlling. The song captures the feeling of being trapped in a relationship that is intense and consuming but also terrifying.
The Go-Go's were known for their upbeat and fun pop songs, but "He's So Strange" shows a more serious side to their music. It highlights the band's versatility and shows that they can deliver powerful lyrics along with catchy melodies.
Line by Line Meaning
He's coming out tonight
He's going to be out tonight and you'll see him
He'll walk outside the light
He's going to walk outside of the light where it's dark
You'll feel him very near
You'll feel him very close to you
Confusion nothing's clear
You're confused and things aren't clear
His presence cold and stark
He has a cold and intense presence
Like a shadow in the dark
He's like a shadow in the darkness
You're scared but you won't run
You're scared, but you're not going to run away
You almost wish it was over and done
You almost wish the situation was over and done with
You can't escape the thought of him
You can't stop thinking about him
Do you wonder why?
Do you wonder why you can't stop thinking about him?
He's so strange
He's a mysterious, unusual person
And if he brought you down to your knees
If he were to make you helpless
Would you cry?
Would you cry about it?
He's so strange
He's really strange and mysterious
He frightens you so much
He scares you a lot
He could burn you with his touch
His touch could be intense and overwhelming
Everything has changed
Everything has changed since he came into your life
He's so strange
He's really unusual and mysterious
You've lost all track of time
You've lost track of the time because of him
The victim of a crime
You feel like you're the victim of a crime because of him
He's stolen heart and soul
He has stolen your heart and soul
He's taken all control
He has taken control of everything
Is this some crazy dream?
Is this a crazy, surreal dream?
Obsession the main theme
Obsession is the main theme of your relationship
Though you can't see the chains
Even though you can't see the chains that tie you to him
You're the prisoner of a love so strange
You're a prisoner of a strange and mysterious love
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLOTTE CAFFEY, GLEN CUSTIS, JANE WIEDLIN, LEONARD GRAVES PHILLIPS
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