One thing that made the Supertones stand out in CCM was their embrace of secular music styles, even to the point of having the introductions of some songs by Metallica be put in their own songs. Examples included Metallica's cover of "Am I Evil?" in "Adonai", "Creeping Death" and "One" in their song "Supertones Strike Back", and "Damage, Inc" as the intro to "Fade Away".
Another aspect that made them stick out was their open attention to problems facing the church both culturally and doctrinally. Their songs encourage doctrinal (including Biblical) literacy and holding firmly to one's faith.
The band has gone through a number of lineup changes, and in 2004 it was announced that the Supertones would be breaking up. Their last show was at Biola University in La Mirada, California on October 7, 2005; fellow Christian rockers Bleach (in a reunion show) and John Davis also played.
In 2010 the Supertones reunited and are currently on tour, mostly playing festivals.
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GO GO GO
The O.C. Supertones Lyrics
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But all my people who are for the movement,
Front and center we can smash it up right now.
I'm sendin' this one to my generation,
Live you life like it's a celebration,
Blind the world with a heart that's like a Son,
(Chorus)
We don't want it soft we don't like it slow,
So Go Go Goooooo
Never ever be ashamed of your light,
You're a star in a time of midnight,
And everybody's gonna try to put you out,
But they don't understand the way we're livin'
They think we're foolish for what we believe in,
And that might bother me if I cared what they think.
The opening lines of The O.C. Supertones's "Go Go Go" are a call to action. The singer wants to see the dance floor filled with people who are for the movement, who are ready to "smash it up." He is singing to his generation, urging them to live their lives as a celebration and to shine their light like the Son. The song is an uplifting anthem that encourages listeners to be bold and unashamed in their faith.
The chorus takes a playful jab at the fact that the name of Jesus is not something that can be said on the radio. The song itself is an energetic ska-punk fusion with a fast tempo that embodies the message of the lyrics. The upbeat and catchy rhythm is an invitation to dance and let loose.
The second verse acknowledges that others might try to extinguish your light, but it reminds the listener that they are a star in a time of darkness. The singer acknowledges that not everyone will understand or agree with their beliefs, but it doesn't matter because they aren't living their lives for the approval of others.
Overall, "Go Go Go" is a song of encouragement and empowerment. It is a rallying cry for those who believe and a beacon of hope in a world that can sometimes feel dark and overwhelming.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna see the dance floor vacant,
I do not wish to see the dance floor empty
But all my people who are for the movement,
Except for those who are against this movement
Front and center we can smash it up right now.
We can cause destruction by engaging in this movement right now
I'm sendin' this one to my generation,
I want my generation to hear this message
Live your life like it's a celebration,
Celebrate your life while you are alive
Blind the world with a heart that's like a Son,
Have a heart like the Son of God, to blind the world with its brightness
(Chorus) We come in Jesus name but I know that you can't say that on the radio,
We represent Jesus, but the radio stations do not allow us to say His name
We don't want it soft we don't like it slow,
We do not prefer soft or slow methods
So Go Go Goooooo
So, let's go ahead and engage in this movement
Never ever be ashamed of your light,
Never feel ashamed of your inner self
You're a star in a time of midnight,
You are a bright star when the world is dark
And everybody's gonna try to put you out,
Everyone will try to extinguish your flame
But they don't understand the way we're livin'
However, they do not comprehend our way of life
They think we're foolish for what we believe in,
They deem our beliefs to be foolish
And that might bother me if I cared what they think.
Although, this would have troubled me only if I valued their opinion
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