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.
Yes or No
The Go-Go's Lyrics
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You're my idea of a pretty view
You can move or so it seems
I bet we'd make a decent team
I'm not asking for all your time
A song or two would suit me fine
I'm not asking for you to say
Shut your mind off for a while
Concentrate on the latest style
And everything's alright
CHORUS
Yes or no
I'll take it fast or slow
I'll make it easy for you to decide
Yes or no
You've got to let it go
Just take a stance
Either dance or tell me no
If you've got somewhere to be
If you've got someone besides me
Let me know don't put me on
If it's not right then I'll be gone
All those dancers can't be wrong
All those answers'd take too long
So tell me tell me now
CHORUS
The Go-Go's song Yes or No is a love song that talks about a person wanting to be with another, but not asking for a commitment, just a chance to dance together. It starts off with the two being alone and the singer thinking the other is a pretty view. The singer muses that they would make a decent team, but she's not asking for a huge commitment, just that they can spend some time together. She urges them to shut their mind off and concentrate on the latest style, implying that they should just allow themselves to have fun with each other and forget about everything else.
The chorus emphasizes that they have to make a choice whether to dance with the singer or not, and if they want to go fast or slow. The singer assures the other that the decision does not have to be difficult, just yes or no. She understands that they may have somewhere else to be or someone else to be with, so they need to let her know if they're not feeling it because she'll be gone in that case. All the while, the singer reminds them that all those dancers can't be wrong and asking for more answers would take too long.
Overall, the song is an appeal for the other person to just try being with the singer and having some fun without stressing about a commitment. The lyrics are full of metaphors for dancing and enjoyment, which create a light-hearted and playful tone.
Line by Line Meaning
You're alone and I am too
We are both single and currently unattached.
You're my idea of a pretty view
I find you attractive and aesthetically pleasing to look at.
You can move or so it seems
You appear to have a flexible and adaptable nature.
I bet we'd make a decent team
I think we would work well together and complement each other.
I'm not asking for all your time
I don't expect you to devote all of your time and attention to me.
A song or two would suit me fine
Just spending some time together casually and enjoying each other's company would satisfy me.
I'm not asking for you to say
I'm not looking for any grand declarations of love or commitment.
that you'll be with me all the way
I just want to know that we are on the same page in terms of our expectations for this relationship.
Shut your mind off for a while
Take a break from thinking too much and just relax and enjoy the moment.
Concentrate on the latest style
Focus on what is currently in vogue or fashionable.
And everything's alright
You don't need to worry about anything, everything is going to be okay.
Yes or no
I need a clear and definitive answer from you.
I'll take it fast or slow
I'm willing to move at whatever pace you are comfortable with.
I'll make it easy for you to decide
I'll try to minimize any pressure or stress you might feel in making a decision.
Yes or no
I need a clear and definitive answer from you.
You've got to let it go
You need to make a decision and stop hesitating or second-guessing yourself.
Just take a stance
Choose a position or opinion and stick to it.
Either dance or tell me no
Either engage with me and pursue a relationship, or reject me outright so I can move on.
If you've got somewhere to be
If you have other obligations or commitments that would conflict with a relationship with me.
If you've got someone besides me
If you are already in a relationship with someone else.
Let me know don't put me on
Please be honest with me and don't lead me on or give me false hope.
If it's not right then I'll be gone
If this relationship isn't what you want or if it isn't working out, I will accept that and move on.
All those dancers can't be wrong
If so many other people are enjoying themselves and finding happiness in dancing or relationships, why can't we?
All those answers'd take too long
We don't need to spend a lot of time analyzing or overthinking our relationship. We should just enjoy it and see where it goes.
So tell me tell me now
I need you to be honest and straightforward with me about your feelings and intentions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JANE WIEDLIN, RON MAEL, RUSSELL CRAIG MAEL
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Osric13th
So many of their songs resonate with happiness and love...others with misery and heartbreak. These gals gave me a place where i could go to if i wanted to be happy or sad. Being older now im certainly not ashamed for liking them now as i was then.
art deco
I love Gina's expression at 1:54 into the song. Just pure emotion; and from what I've read, was really what everyone was feeling at the time.
GuyTalk
Did she blink her eye at someone?
Stephen Ridgway
She was just repeating the sneer.
Jeff Harder
steven mandl they were having issues long before this lol
steven mandl
might've been when the go go's were starting to have issues
Russell Rubert
I forgot how much I loved the Go Gos sound. A great group. The first truly successful and greatest all girl rock group.
Jeffrey Ryan
The best. Didn't listen to them much in the 80's. Rediscovered them when all this b.s. started. And Gina's drum sneer is great.
panapet888
Ha! They were all "whacked out on drugs"!
Rudolph Guarnacci
She's disgusted with Charlotte's poor playing because she was so whacked out of her skull on smack during shows.