Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Assignment 1: Song of Choice - "Go" by Asia


I rather enjoy "Go" by Asia on the album Astra.  The song is about a spy trying to get information to her commanding officer, who happens to be in love with her, in a war setting.  Pretty straight forward song.  It is classified as an 80's rock song, which would be soft rock specifically compared to newer music.  I love this song because it starts with a slow start, then instantaneously turns into a fast-paced song.  And having an organ sound for the start is genius.

Image from carlpalmer.com

The rock band known as Asia was formed in 1981.  When Asia originally formed, it included Geoffrey Downes (keyboards, backing vocals), John Wetton (lead vocalist, bass guitar), Steve Howe (guitar, backing vocals), and Carl Palmer (drums, percussion, backing vocals).  It has gone through numerous changes over the last 3 decades, but it is now back with the original members playing their parts.  Asia's history has also brought about a few secondary groups that formed from the Asia name.

Image from examiner.com

-- Lyrics --

  Dig for victory, go for gold
  I don't want to die before I get old
  And I wonder where I'm going to
  There's someway out, there's someway through

  But I'm lost, I'm lost
  I'm down again
  My direction is changing
  Which way, which way can I go?

  Get up and go!

  You start me up, you slow me down
  No one can deny you get around
  When you're hot, you're cold, you're in between
  Keep asking myself, what does it mean?

  And I walk that tightrope, you should know
  I'm losing my balance
  Maybe, maybe I should go!

  Get up and go!
  Just go!

  Face to face in sympathy
  But now you turn your back on me
  Turn a card and win, but you may lose
  Fate only has that right to chose

  If you're right, leave me here, I'll die alone
  You got the time, you just got time, just go!

  Get up and go!
  Just go!
  Get up and go!
  Just go
  Just go!
  Get up and go

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