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
Good Times
Yazoo Lyrics
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I'll never belong
I want to get there so bad
But it's taking so long
Sometimes I feel
Like letting go
But when it comes right down to it, baby
Who wants to know? (no-one)
[Chorus:]
And I find (for a good time)
I'm knocking for a good time (for a good time)
Now I find (for a good time)
I'm knocking for a good time (for a good time)
Standing on the outside
I'm looking in
Trying to be heard
I don't know where to begin
Help me baby show me how
To be a part of it all and all
Right here, and now
[Chorus]
Hands are full of silver
My pockets full of gold
It's time I'm trying to spend
And I can't get myself sold
I'm a bargain honey
I'm a giveaway
And you can have it all
If you'd use up my day.
[Chorus]
Yazoo's "Good Times" is a soulful, introspective song that expresses the feeling of not belonging and longing to be a part of something larger than oneself. This is evident when Alison Moyet sings, "Sometimes I feel, I'll never belong. I want to get there so bad, but it's taking so long. Sometimes I feel like letting go, but when it comes right down to it, baby, who wants to know?" The song speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to be accepted, to find a sense of belonging, yet feeling disconnected from people and one's surroundings.
The chorus of the song is a direct call to action, a plea to find something to feel connected to, someone to share good times with. The repetition of the phrase "for a good time" emphasizes the longing for something positive and joyful. The song speaks to the need for human connection and the impact that can have on one's mental and emotional well-being.
In terms of the song's context, it was actually released by Yazoo in their album "You and Me Both" in 1983. The album received critical acclaim and was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK album charts. "Good Times," in particular, received attention for its soulful, emotional lyrics and Alison Moyet's powerful vocals.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel, I'll never belong
I experience moments of doubt and uncertainty where I fear that I won't fit in anywhere.
I want to get there so bad, but it's taking so long
I yearn to achieve my goals so badly, but the process seems very slow and arduous.
Sometimes I feel like letting go, but when it comes right down to it, baby who wants to know?
I occasionally consider giving up, but I don't think anyone would care if I did.
And I find (for a good time), I'm knocking for a good time (for a good time)
I'm searching for a good time, and I'm willing to put in the effort to find one.
Standing on the outside, I'm looking in
I perceive myself as an outsider, observing but not engaging with the world around me.
Trying to be heard, I don't know where to begin
I'm struggling to make my voice heard, and I'm unsure of how to start.
Help me baby show me how, To be a part of it all and all, Right here and now
I'm seeking assistance and guidance to become an active participant in society, rather than a passive observer.
Hands are full of silver, My pockets full of gold
I possess an abundance of material wealth, including both silver and gold.
It's time I'm trying to spend, And I can't get myself sold
Although I'm eager to spend my time productively, I'm struggling to find anyone who values my services or skills.
I'm a bargain honey, I'm a giveaway, And you can have it all, If you'd use up my day.
I'm offering my abilities and talents at a discounted rate, and anyone who takes advantage of my generosity can use my time for their benefit.
And I find (for a good time), I'm knocking for a good time (for a good time)
Once again, I'm looking for a good time and hoping to find one by searching and trying.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: ALISON MOYET
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