Flawless (Go to the City)

George Michael

About Flawless (Go to the City)

"Flawless (Go to the City)" is a song co-written and performed by British singer George Michael and released by Sony BMG on 28 June 2004. It samples "Flawless", originally recorded by the electronic music band The Ones which in turn samples "Keep On Dancin'" (1978), originally recorded by Gary's Gang. The song was taken from Michael's album Patience. The single charted at No. 8 on the UK Singles Chart. It became a huge dance hit, especially in the United States, where it reached No. 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Songs chart. 


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2004
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Cause you're beautiful (Like no other) 
Cause you're beautiful (maybe tonight, they'll see you tonight) 

Beautiful, beautiful 

And it's no good waiting by the window 
It's no good waiting for the sun 
Please believe me, the things you dream of 
They don't fall in the laps of no-one 

And it's no good
Waiting, waiting 
And it's no good
Waiting 

You've got to go to the city 

Always the same 
Always the same dreams yeah yeah 
Always the same (yes you're movin' up) 

Well you've got to think of something 
Cause your job pays you nothing 
But you've got the things God gave you 
So the music may yet be your savior 

Got to be a way, some way 
Got to be some way to make your way to the light (All the girls say) 
Got to be some way, today, today, maybe tonight, maybe tonight 

And it's always the same 
Always the same dreams yeah yeah 
Always the same (yes you're movin' up) 

You're beautiful, you are, and you know it 
You're wasted here, you're a star 
In this small town of hand-me-downs who don't even know it 

Sometimes it brings you down 
Sometimes it eats you up 
Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow 
It doesn't get better 

Don't you know, you've got to go to the city 
You've got to reach the other side of the glass 
I think you'll make it in the city baby 
I think you know that you are more than just 
Some fucked up piece of ass 

Got to be a way, some way 
Got to be some way to make your way to the light (All the boys say) 
Got to be some way, today, today, maybe tonight, 
They'll see you tonight 

And it's always the same 
Always the same 
Always the same dreams yeah yeah 
Always the same (yes you're movin' up) 

Cause you're beautiful (like no other) 
Cause you're beautiful (take me, make me) 
Cause you're beautiful (maybe tonight, they'll see you tonight) 

Beautiful, beautiful 

And it's no good waiting by the window 
It's no good waiting for the sun 
Please believe me, the things you dream of 
They don't fall in the laps of no-one 

And it's no good,
Waiting, waiting 
And it's no good
Waiting 

You've got to go to the city 
You've got to go to the city, 
They're going to find you there 

Cause you're beautiful 
Cause you're beautiful 

Sometimes it brings you down 
Sometimes it eats you up 
Sometimes you think that your head's going to blow and 
It doesn't get better 

Don't you know, you've got to go to the city 
You've got to reach the other side of the glass 
I think you'll make it in the city baby 
I think you know that you are more than just 
Some fucked up piece of ass 

More than just

Sid you've got to think of something 
Cause your job pays you nothing 
But you've got the things God gave you 
So the music may yet be your savior 

Do you want a savior, savior 
Say that you do, 
You know you're wasted here, wasted here 
And there ain't no miracles happening any time soon

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George Michael

George Michael (born Georgios Kyriacos Panayiotou; (Greek: Γεώργιος Κυριάκος Παναγιώτου); 25 June 1963 - 25 December 2016) was an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and record producer. Michael rose to fame in the 1980s when he formed the pop duo Wham! with his school friend, Andrew Ridgeley. His first solo single, "Careless Whisper", was released when he was still in the duo and sold about six million copies worldwide. more »

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Written by: Gary Turnier, Eric Matthew, Oliver W Stumm, Nashom Wooden, Paul Alexander, George Michael

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

General Facts
"Flawless (Go to the City)" is a song performed by British singer-songwriter George Michael. - It was released as a single on June 28, 2004.
Album Information
The song is part of George Michael's fifth studio album "Patience." - "Patience" was considered Michael's big comeback album after a long hiatus from the music scene.
Chart Performance
"Flawless (Go to the City)" charted successfully worldwide, reaching the Top 10 in several European countries. - In UK Singles Chart, it peaked at number 8. - On the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart in the United States, "Flawless (Go to the City)" reached number 1.
Music and Theme
The song has an upbeat progressive house tune, which is a shift from George Michael's traditional pop and R&B sound. - The song carries an empowering message, urging people to seize opportunities and escape their small-town constraints.
Composition and Inspiration
It samples a track by the electronic music duo 'The Ones,' called "Flawless," hence the name. - The societal pressures and Michael's personal struggles with his identity contributed to the creation of "Flawless (Go to the City)."
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews from music critics. - Critics lauded its modern sound and catchy beat.
Promotional Activities
The music video for "Flawless (Go to the City)" showcases an array of characters in a nightclub, embodying the song's theme of liberation and self-expression. - The song was also promoted through live performances during his "25 Live" tour.
Legacy
Even after years of its release, "Flawless (Go to the City)" is remembered and celebrated as a dance anthem. - It is often played in clubs and dance parties, demonstrating its enduring appeal.

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