Yazoo were formed in early 1982 by former Depeche Mode songwriter Vince Clarke (synthesizers) and English singer Alison Moyet (vocals) and signed to Mute Records in the United Kingdom.
Their debut single "Only You" was released on 15 March 1982 and rose to number 2 on the UK charts. They also released two studio albums: Upstairs at Eric's in 1982 and You and Me Both in 1983.
Shortly after the release of the second album, Moyet and Clarke decided to break up. Moyet pursued a solo career while Clarke first founded (the short lived) The Assembly followed by the successful Erasure.
Vince Clarke and Alison Moyet briefly reunited in 2008 and toured Europe and the United States as Yazoo for the first time in twenty-five years. Also in 2008, their record company issued a 4-disc box set called In Your Room; containing remastered editions of both of their original albums, a disc of b-sides and remixes (imaginitively titled B-Sides and Remixes) and a DVD containing promotional videos, interviews etc.
Official website is at: www.yazooinfo.com
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Yazoo Lyrics
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I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
I need some time to get it right
Your love gonna see me through
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Came in from the city walked into the door
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Can't stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
Don't go
Don't go, don't go, don't go
The song "Don't Go" by Yazoo presents a story about an addictive and intense love between two individuals where one of them is consumed by love to the point of addiction. The lyrics are narrated by someone who just came back from the city when they heard footsteps behind them. It appears this person is so hopelessly in love with the "you" in the song that they compare it to an addiction. The lyrics suggest that despite the fear of losing the person they love, they can't stop and will never let them go.
The lyrics go on to reveal that this person needs their lover to make up their mind and commit to the relationship fully. They express their desire for more love from their partner and ask them to lock the door and give them all they have. The person then goes on to reveal their infatuation with their partner by declaring that they are hooked on them. The lyrics suggest that the feelings of love are so intense that walking away will mean the end of their life, as the person reveals that they feel dead when their partner walks out the door. The refrain "Don't go" repeats several times, emphasizing the singer's desperation not to lose the person they're infatuated with.
Overall, "Don't Go" is a passionate and intense love song about addiction to love. Its lyrics are about being hopelessly in love and unable to walk away even though the fear of losing someone only grows stronger. The refrain "Don't go" serves as a plea to the person's lover to stay with them and never leave.
Line by Line Meaning
Came in from the city walked into the door
Entering home after being in the city
I turned around when I heard the sound of footsteps on the floor
Reacting to the sound of footsteps on the floor
Love just like addiction now I'm hooked on you
Love feels like an addiction to me, I am very attached to you
I need some time to get it right
I need time to improve this relationship
Your love gonna see me through
Your love will help me through it all
Can't stop now
I cannot stop now
Don't you know I ain't never gonna let you go
You should know that I will never let you go
Don't go
Don't leave me
Baby make your mind up give me what you got
Please make a decision and give me what you have
Fix me with your lovin' shut the door and turn the lock
Love me and make sure no one can disturb us by shutting the door and locking it
Hey go get the doctor, doctor came too late
Someone come and help me, but it's too late
Another night I feel alright my love for you can't wait
Another night where I feel good and my love for you is only getting stronger
Said he was a killer, now I know it's true I'm dead when you walkout the door
Someone said bad things about you, now I realize they were right, I feel dead inside when you leave
Hey babe I'm hooked on you
I am completely addicted and dependent on you
Don't go, don't go, don't go
Please don't leave
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MARY J. BLIGE, BRUCE ALLEN MILLER, JOHN T. WILLIAMS, JOHN H. MERCER, DERIC MICHAEL ANGELETTIE, SEAN J. COMBS
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@ChrischrosBelgium
I am a teacher...teaching kids Dutch...in a Belgian school. They are 13 to 15 year old. When they hear these songs...they all love them. I have infected at least 300 kids with the 80's bug. And I'll be doing that till my retirement. 20 years to go.
@judiesuh6858
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@Gakoth
Same here. Teaching 60's, 70's & 80's music and a few from 90's. But 80's are pretty solid to teach all the year long.
@zaffiro3steel210
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@user-xb8zf9qv5b
✨ Keep up the good work soldier 👏🤘✨ 😉
@FIveGuMMusic
You really know when a song was ahead of its time, when you listen to it after more than 40 years and it still slaps!
@DJdext
Yes and still fills the dance floor.
@TheSmardu
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@mojalefataunyana2988
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