… Read Full Bio ↴The Morgans were a short-lived London-based Alternative Rock band.
The band consisted of : Chloe LeFay (vocals), Lucy Cotter (vocals), Russell Pay (guitars), Pete Dixon (guitars), Eddy Brimson (bass, later replaced by Kevin Browne) and David Axford (drums, later replaced by Steve Holland)
The band gained some minor fame in the mid-1990s with some of their tracks being featured on punk and goth compilations. In November 1996 they played their last gig, supporting Theatre of Hate at Camden Palace.
Go Down
The Morgans Lyrics
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As we went 'round and 'round
Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss
And the merry-go-round went-
The merry-go-round broke down
And made the darnedest sound
The lights went low, we both said, "Oh"
Oh, what fun, a wonderful time
Finding love for only a dime
The merry-go-round broke down
But you don't see me frown
Things turned out fine and now she's mine
'Cause the the merry-go-round went-
The merry-go-round broke down
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Woo, woo, woo-woo
The Morgan's song "Go Down" is a charming and playful ditty about young love blossoming on a merry-go-round, even despite it breaking down. The song opens with the line "The merry-go-round broke down," which sets the tale into action. As the two singers ride the merry-go-round, they steal kisses each time it misses a beat. When it finally breaks down, they're left in the dark, but they're not upset. Instead, they cling to the memories they made while it was still spinning.
The lyrics tell a story of how love can be found in the simplest of places, like a ride on a merry-go-round. Despite the saying "what goes up must come down", in this instance, their love only went up after the merry-go-round broke down. This song is a reminder that sometimes it's the small moments that define relationships.
Overall, "Go Down" is a fun, carefree, and nostalgic song that carries the listener back to a time when a simple ride on a merry-go-round sparked everything.
Line by Line Meaning
The merry-go-round broke down
The ride has malfunctioned and is no longer working properly
As we went 'round and 'round
While we were riding the merry-go-round and circling around
Each time t'would miss, we'd steal a kiss
Every time the ride malfunctioned and stopped, we took the opportunity to kiss one another
And the merry-go-round went-
And the ride continued to spin around again
The merry-go-round broke down
The ride malfunctioned once more
And made the darnedest sound
It made a strange and unexpected noise
The lights went low, we both said, "Oh"
The lights on the ride dimmed and we both reacted with surprise
And the merry-go-round went-
The ride continued to spin around
Oh, what fun, a wonderful time
We were having a great time on the ride together
Finding love for only a dime
We fell in love while riding the merry-go-round, which only cost us ten cents
The merry-go-round broke down
The ride broke down again
But you don't see me frown
I am not upset about the ride breaking down
Things turned out fine and now she's mine
Despite the ride breaking down, we ended up together and in a happy relationship
'Cause the the merry-go-round went-
Because the ride continued to spin despite its malfunctions
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Vocal sound effects to create a fun and lighthearted atmosphere
Woo, woo, woo-woo
More vocal sound effects to emphasize the playful nature of the song
Woo-woo, woo-woo
Continued use of vocal sound effects
Woo, woo, woo-woo
Final use of vocal sound effects to bring the song to a close
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cliff Friend, Dave Franklin
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