Lead singer Donny Tourette was brought before Cambridge Magistrates' Court in June 2005 for criminal damage during a show at Cambridge Anglia Polytechnic University in February 2005. Donny was said to have been swinging from an overhead cable which happened to pull down a canopy and broke scaffolding. He was ordered to pay £775 in compensation, court costs and fines. They have also appeared on television in their own documentary, entitled, believe it or not, "The Towers of London".
The band signed to TVT Records in early 2005, on which they released a string of singles prior to their début album being released. The singles were "On A Noose", "Fuck It Up", "How Rude She Was," and "Air Guitar". They released their début album "Blood, Sweat and Towers" in June 2006. It was produced by Stacy Jones.
In January 2007, Donny Tourette made an explosive entrance to the reality UK TV show "Celebrity Big Brother". Although booed into the house, Towers of London fans have since come out in support of him. He escaped from the house by scaling the garden fence after refusing to be Jade Goody's servant, a task set by Big Brother, 3 days into the show.
Good Times
Towers Of London Lyrics
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Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna have a goodtime goodtime goodtime
Why dya have to go and thro it away?
Why dya have to go and spoil the chance of a lifetime
When we were having such a goodtime
Makes no illusion but it saves on friction oh yeah
Anything you want anything you need
You can have it all if you want it now
And forever
And now you know its really startin
And now you know gotta get away
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna have a goodtime goodtime goodtime
Why dya have to go ruin my day
Why dya have to try and make me pay this is my time
Donâ??t you know its high time
Donâ??t you know its high time
You came along and then I led you astray
You took my heart and then you threw it away such a hard time
Anything you want anything you need
You can have it all if you want it now
And forever
And now you know its really startin
And now you know gotta get away
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna have a goodtime goodtime goodtime
Step into the parlour ladies and gentlemen
Hold on for as long and as tight as you can
But donâ??t go on the merry go round
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna have a goodtime goodtime goodtime
The Towers of London's song "Good Times" is an upbeat and catchy tune that speaks to the idea of enjoying life to the fullest. The repetition of the lyrics "Tonight I'm gonna have a good time" reinforce the message that the band is trying to convey - to let loose, have fun and not take life too seriously. The song also touches on the theme of regret, with the lyrics "Why'd you have to go and throw it away? Why'd you have to go and spoil the chance of a lifetime? When we were having such a good time". This conveys the idea that we should take advantage of the good times when we have them, as they may not come around again.
The song is musically upbeat and fast-paced, with a classic rock 'n' roll sound. It features driving guitar riffs, strong beats and an infectious melody that makes it hard not to tap your feet or dance along. The use of repetition and call-and-response vocals also add to the song's energy.
Overall, "Good Times" is a celebration of life and living in the moment. It encourages listeners to let go of their worries and have fun, while also serving as a cautionary tale about the importance of not letting opportunities pass us by.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight im gonna im gonna im gonna
Repeating the line for emphasis and excitement
have a goodtime goodtime goodtime
Expressing the desire to have a great time tonight
Why dya have to go and thro it away?
Questioning why someone would ruin a good thing
Why dya have to go and spoil the chance of a lifetime
Asking why someone would waste a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity
When we were having such a goodtime
Reflecting on the fun times that were had
The days were endless we were blown away
Recalling long, carefree days
Makes no illusion but it saves on friction oh yeah
Acknowledging that honesty is the best policy
Anything you want anything you need
Promising to provide everything one could desire
You can have it all if you want it now
Reiterating the offer to fulfill all desires immediately
And forever
Promising to provide for one's needs indefinitely
And now you know its really startin
Signaling the start of a good time
Gotta get away
Expressing the need to escape daily life and have fun
Why dya have to go ruin my day
Asking why someone would intentionally ruin one's mood
Why dya have to try and make me pay this is my time
Questioning why someone would try to make one suffer during a joyful occasion
Don't you know its high time
Urging someone to recognize that it's time to let loose and enjoy life
You came along and then I led you astray
Admitting to possibly leading someone down a road of mischief
You took my heart and then you threw it away such a hard time
Expressing heartbreak and pain caused by another's actions
Step into the parlour ladies and gentlemen
Inviting everyone to join in on the fun
Hold on for as long and as tight as you can
Encouraging everyone to embrace the good times and hold on tight
But don't go on the merry go round
Warning against getting caught up in unhealthy or dangerous activities
Contributed by Daniel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.