Young Guns (Go for It)

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About Young Guns (Go for It)

"Young Guns (Go for It)" (also as "Young Guns (Go for It!)") is a song by English pop duo Wham! first released as a single in the UK by Innervision Records in October 1982. It was written and co-produced by George Michael, one half of the duo. The song was Wham!'s first hit, although it came with some help from the BBC music programme Top of the Pops, which invited Wham! on to the show as a last-minute replacement for another act which had pulled out. It helped that the producer of Top of the Pops had seen them previously on another programme: Saturday Superstore.  


Year:
1983
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Hey sucker
(What the hell's got into you?)
Hey sucker
(Now there's nothing you can do)

Well I hadn't seen your face around town awhile,
So I greeted you, with a knowing smile,
When I saw that girl upon your arm,
I knew she won your heart with a fatal charm.
I said "Soul Boy, let's hit the town!"
I said "Soul Boy, what's with the frown?"
But in return, all you could say was
"Hi George, meet my fiancee"

[Chorus]
Young guns,
Having some fun
Crazy ladies keep 'em on the run.
Wise guys realize there's danger in emotional ties.
See me, single and free
No tears, no fears, what I want to be.
One, two, take a look at you
Death by matrimony!

Hey sucker,
(What the hell's got into you?)
Hey sucker!
(Now there's nothing you can do.)

A married man? you're out of your head
Sleepless nights, on an H.P. bed
A daddy by the time you're twenty-one
If your happy with a nappy then you're in for fun.
But you're here
And you're there
Well there's guys like you just everywhere
Looking back on the good old days?
Well this young gun says caution pays!

[Chorus]

I remember when he such fun and everything was fine,
I remember when we use to have a good time,
Partners in crime.
Tell me that's all in the past and I will gladly walk away,
Tell me that you're happy now,
Turning my back
Nothing to say!

"Hey tell this jerk to take a hike,
There's somethin' 'bout that boy I don't like"
"Well sugar he don't mean the things he said"
"Just get him outta my way, 'cause I'm seeing red
We got plans to make, we got things to buy
And you're wasting time on some creepy guy"
"Hey shut up chick, that's a friend of mine,
Just watch your mouth babe, you're out of line"

Oh!

Get Back
Hands off
Go for it!
Get Back
Hands off
Go for it!

[Chorus]

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Wham!

Wham! were a British musical duo formed by George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley in the early 1980s. They were briefly known in the United States as Wham! UK due to a naming conflict with a lesser known American band. more »

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Written by: GEORGE MICHAEL

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Young Guns (Go for It)" was released on October 29, 1982, as Wham's debut single.
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number three on the UK Singles Chart, making it Wham's first hit.
Signature Dance
During live performances, George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley performed a routine involving finger snapping and hip swiveling, which later became a signature part of their performances.
Genre Classification
The song is classified as an upbeat Post-Disco and Pop track which was popular during the early 1980's music scene.
Song Lyrics
The song's lyrics are a piece of advice about the risks of marriage at a young age and advocate for the enjoyment of youth.
Impact of Top of the Pops Performance
Wham!'s performance of "Young Guns (Go for It)" on the music show Top of the Pops in 1982 is often credited as being the performance that brought them to the attention of a wider audience.
Songwriting
George Michael was the sole writer of the song, showcasing his musical talent at such an early stage in his career.
Inspiration
It's believed that the song was inspired by the experiences of Wham band member Andrew Ridgeley's brother Paul, who had recently married.
Music Video
The retro-themed music video for the song features band members George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley is a hit casino scene, accompanied by backup singers Pepsi and Shirlie.
Reissues
In 1997, a remastered version of the song was released on the album 'If You Were There (The Best of Wham)'.

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