GO!

Common

About GO!

"Go!" is the third single from the Common album Be. It is produced by Kanye West, who also performs backing vocals for the track alongside John Mayer. The track's percussion is handled by Num Amuntehu, while its scratches are provided by A-Trak. Its beat contains a sample from "Old Smokey" by Linda Lewis. Its lyrics deal with sexual fantasies. Two remixes of "Go!" featuring Joy Denalane were released as singles: one was remixed by Kanye West and the other by Jazzanova. J. Cole also raps over the "Go!" beat on "Knock On Wood Freestyle" on his The Blow Up mixtape.  


Year:
2005
3:44
96 

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Go, go, go, go, go,
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go, uh,
On the count of three, everybody run back to your fantasy

She was a bad, uh
The type at the club niggas would grab her
Fantasize when I had her in the bathroom sweating with her ass up
The body of a dancer
We had chemistry 'cause she was a cancer
Thought forever it would last for, but forever moved faster so I had to: Go!

Still, I got to pause when I think about her in them drawers
And, ooh baby she liked it raw
And, like rain, when she came it poured
And, like a car I can't afford, I would want it, then want some more
The positions our frames explored let me know she was secure
Back for more

Go, go, go, go, go,
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go, uh,
On the count of three, everybody run back to your fantasy

Go, go, go, go, go,
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go, uh,
On the count of three, everybody run back to your fantasy

Freaky, like the daughter of a pastor
Said I was bait and for me to mack her
Little red Corvette? Naw, she was faster
Wet dreams, Lemair Cream and after
We'd make love and then laughter
And any way I wanted I could have her
Said it was some girls that did attract her
A new chapter she was after, so I said let's go!
To a place that you want to be
Get what you want from her and me, free love I wanna see
Hot sex in the third degree, you're getting served while serving me
Dirty words encourage me to rock steady and sturdily
On you're turning me, no turning back, the further we: GO!

Go, go, go, go, go,
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go
And on the count of three, go! Go, go, go, go, go, go, uh,
On the count of three, everybody run back to your fantasy

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Common

Lonnie Rashid Lynn, Jr. (born March 13, 1972), better known by his stage name Common (formerly Common Sense), is an American rapper and actor. more »

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Written by: Linda Gail Lewis, Lonnie Rashid Lynn, John Mayer, Kanye West

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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10 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Go!" is a song by American rapper Common, from his 2005 album "Be."
Famous Collaborations
The song features vocals from John Mayer and production from Kanye West.
Chart Performance
"Go!" reached number 79 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it one of Common's highest-charting songs.
Music Video
The music video for "Go!" was directed by Kanye West and features a cameo from actress Tracee Ellis Ross.
Lyrics Discussion
The lyrics of "Go!" give insight into Common's perspective on relationships and love. He talks about passion, attraction, and the complexities of romantic interactions.
Production Style
Kanye West's production on "Go!" is notable for its soulful, sample-heavy sound, which was characteristic of his work during the mid-2000s.
Accolades
While "Go!" didn't win any major awards, the album "Be" was nominated for four Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album.
Influence
The song's candid, introspective approach to discussing love and relationships has influenced many hip-hop artists who came after Common.
Live Performances
"Go!" is a fan-favorite during Common's live performances, and he often performs the song with a live band.
Critical Reception
Critics praised "Go!" for its insightful lyrics and Kanye West's production. The song is frequently highlighted as one of the standout tracks from "Be."

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