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.
How Much More
The Go-Go's Lyrics
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Walking by, walking by
You hold your head so close to hers
I could cry, yeah, I could cry
I want to be that girl tonite
Girl tonite, girl tonite
CHORUS
Before I go crazy, oh yeah
How much more heartache
Before I go crazy, oh yeah
Love's in your eyes
Making me cry
Why isn't it me?
She's looking good
Just like I would
If it could be me
CHORUS
The song "How Much More" by The Go-Go's is about unrequited love, jealousy, and the frustration that comes with seeing the person you love with someone else. The singer sings about watching the person she loves walking by with someone else, making her feel inferior and causing her to question her own worth. She longs to be that girl, the one that the person she loves chooses, but she can't seem to catch a break.
The lyrics convey a sense of desperation as the singer asks the question "how much more can I take before I go crazy?" She is sick of the heartache that comes with unrequited love and is at her breaking point. The song's repetition of the line "crazy, oh yeah" emphasizes the singer's emotional state, and the powerful guitar riffs and drums create a sense of urgency.
The song's relatable themes and catchy melody made it a hit for The Go-Go's in the early 80s. It was included on their debut album "Beauty and the Beat" and was one of the album's most popular tracks. Overall, "How Much More" is a high-energy ode to the frustration of unrequited love and the lengths we go to try and capture the attention of those we love.
Line by Line Meaning
Every night I see you walk
The singer sees the person they love walk by every night.
Walking by and walking by
The person they love walks by repeatedly as if they're unaware of the singer's presence.
You hold your head so close to hers
The person they love is affectionate with someone else, which causes pain to the singer.
I could cry, yeah, I could cry
The artist is expressing how hurtful the situation is to them.
I want to be that girl tonight
The artist wishes they could be the one the person they love is being affectionate with.
Girl tonight, girl tonight
The singer desires to be with the person they love, even if it's just for one night.
How much more can I take
The singer is at their limit and cannot handle any more pain or heartache.
Before I go crazy, oh yeah
The artist is at risk of losing their mind because of the pain they're experiencing.
Love is in your eyes
The person the artist loves has a look of affection in their eyes.
Making me cry
The artist is experiencing emotional pain because of the love they have for this person.
Why isn't it me?
The singer is questioning why they can't be the one the person they love is affectionate with.
She's looking good
The person the artist loves is attractive to them, even when they're with someone else.
Just like I would
The singer is imagining themselves in the position of the person their love is with.
If it could be me
The singer is wishing for the chance to be the one the person they love is with.
Crazy, oh yeah
The singer is feeling intense emotions and is at risk of losing control because of them.
Crazy, oh yeah, yeah
The artist repeats their fear of going crazy because of their intense emotions and heartache.
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