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.
It's Everything But Partytime
The Go-Go's Lyrics
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This is the crowd that's fascinating
This is the time for concentrating
To hear some words worth translating
He's rapping 'bout his meditating
She's dying for some medicating
And though I shouldn't be complaining
[Chorus]
We're all looking for a good time
But what we get is empty rhyme
When everything's right but nothing's fine
It's everything but partytime
Talk about decorating
A room that needs sophisticating
When coversations become straining
No one's good at interest feigning
[Chorus]
The lyrics to It's Everything But Party Time by The Go-Go's depict a party atmosphere where individuals are gathered together, only to be met with a sense of disappointment, emptiness and disillusionment. This song is one of the standout tracks from their third studio album, Talk Show. The lyrics begin by stating that the gathering is meant to be a celebratory event, one where everyone is expected to have a good time, but in reality, there seems to be something lacking. The lyrics highlight the absence of the crucial element that makes a party or social gathering entertaining - the music, a good conversation, or engaging activities to partake in, that would make the time spent together feel meaningful.
The verses showcase the different emotions and attitudes of the partygoers. One guy talks about meditation, while a lady is desperate for medication. The lyrics are pointing out how people have turned to introspection or numbing their emotions through substance abuse. The chorus repeats the phrase "everything but party time" as the central idea around which the song revolves. Even though everything might look perfect, the atmosphere is awkward and bland, leaving the participants unmoved and disillusioned. The song concludes with the observation that the conversations often lead to strained communication, with no one attempting to feign interest in the other's opinions and ideas.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the place for celebrating
We have gathered here to joyously revel and enjoy ourselves.
This is the crowd that's fascinating
The people here are intriguing and captivating.
This is the time for concentrating
We must focus on this moment and be present in it.
To hear some words worth translating
We hope to hear meaningful words that will speak to us and resonate.
He's rapping 'bout his meditating
He is sharing his experiences with meditation through rhythm and poetry.
She's dying for some medicating
She desperately needs relief or escape from something, perhaps through drugs or alcohol.
And though I shouldn't be complaining
It may seem petty, but I am still not satisfied.
What's lacking here is entertaining
There is nothing to capture our attention or captivate us in this moment.
We're all looking for a good time
All of us desire to have a pleasurable experience.
But what we get is empty rhyme
Instead, what we receive is hollow, meaningless language.
When everything's right but nothing's fine
Nothing seems to be going wrong, but it still feels off or unsatisfactory.
It's everything but partytime
Despite the setting and circumstances, we are not genuinely enjoying ourselves.
Talk about decorating
We discuss improving the physical environment through aesthetic alterations.
A room that needs sophisticating
The space is in need of refinement and a more refined sensibility.
When conversations become straining
The discussion has become tedious and uncomfortable.
No one's good at interest feigning
None of us can convincingly fake being interested or excited about these topics of conversation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GINA SCHOCK, JANE WIEDLIN
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