Let's Go

Ne-Yo, Calvin Harris

About Let's Go

"Let's Go" is a song written and performed by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris and American singer Ne-Yo. The track was released in the United Kingdom on 30 March 2012 as the third single from Harris' third studio album, 18 Months (2012). On 29 April 2012, precisely a week after its release, "Let's Go" debuted at number two on the UK Singles Chart for the week ending dated 5 May 2012— marking Harris' third consecutive number two hit (held off by Carly Rae Jepsen's song "Call Me Maybe"). As of July 2012, the song has sold 376,000 downloads in the United States. It also appeared on the deluxe version of Ne-Yo's fifth studio album, R. E. D. The song received a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 55th Grammy Awards held in February 2013. The song was used for a Pepsi and Pepsi Max advert that features Lionel Messi, Didier Drogba, Fernando Torres, Wojciech Szczęsny, Frank Lampard, Sergio Agüero and Jack Wilshere. It was also used as the opening track to the London New Year's Eve fireworks display for 2019-20. 


Year:
2012
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Let's go
Make no excuses now, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Let's go!
Your time is running out, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
It's not about what you've done, it's about what you doing
It's all about where you going, no matter where you've been, let's go!

Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go! (Hey it's now or never oh oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better)
Oh, oh let's go!

There is no better time, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
Let's go!
Right now is where you shine, I'm talking here and now, I'm talking here and now
It's not about what you've done, it's about what you doing
It's all about where you going, no matter where you've been, let's go!

Let's go!
Let's go!
Let's go! (Hey it's now or never oh, oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better, oh oh)

Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight
Let's make it happen
Ooh, let's make it happen tonight, tonight let's go!

Let's go!
Ooh let's go!(Hey it's now or never oh, oh)
Let's go! (Tomorrow's good, tonight is better, oh oh)
Ohh, let's go!

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Ne-Yo

Shaffer Chimere Smith (born October 18, 1982), better known by his stage name Ne-Yo, is an American pop and R&B recording artist, record producer, dancer and actor. Beginning his career as a songwriter, Ne-Yo penned the hit "Let Me Love You" for singer Mario. The single's successful release in the United States prompted an informal meeting between Ne-Yo and Def Jam's label head, and the signing of a recording contract. He has won three Grammy Awards for his musical work. more »

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Written by: Shaffer Chimere Smith, Calvin Harris, Ellen Pietropaoli, SHAFFER SMITH, ADAM RICHARD WILES

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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9 facts about this song

Production
The song "Let's Go" was written and produced by Scottish DJ Calvin Harris. The vocals feature American singer Ne-Yo.
Release Date
It was first released on March 30, 2012.
Commercial Success
The song achieved commercial success reaching Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart which was the fifth top-ten hit by Harris in less than three years in the region. Meanwhile in the United States, it peaked at Number 17 on Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
"Let's Go" is included in Calvin Harris' third studio album, "18 months" which was released in 2012.
Genre
The song belongs to the Electro house genre which is a form of house music characterized by heavy bass and upbeat tempos.
Promotional Use
In a promotional context, the song was used as the theme for Pepsi's 2012 football campaign, "Kick in the Mix" which included major football stars like Lionel Messi, Didier Drogba, and Frank Lampard.
Music Video
The music video of "Let's Go" features shots of different cities around the world and scenes of people dancing and enjoying life, perfectly complementing the upbeat tune of the song.
Certification
The song has been certified as Platinum in Australia, Denmark, Italy, New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and also the United States indicating its wide-reaching popularity.
Best Dance Recording Nomination
"Let's Go" was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 55th Grammy Awards, but lost to Skrillex's "Bangarang".

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