13 Fantastic GO Songs, Vol. 2

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13 Fantastic GO Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Benedict Cork, Bren Joy, Coco Jones, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Lil Nas X, and The Clash.

Iasked once, and I’ll ask again: Are you prepared to GO??? If not, the light is green🚦, so get your foot off that brake and press that gas pedal, baby! 13 Fantastic GO Songs, Vol. 2, which follows 13 Fantastic GO Songs (2024), has nothing to do with cars, green lights, or gas. The focus is the word, GO! Every song must feature some form or tense of the word go. 13 Fantastic GO Songs, Vol. 2 features songs by Benedict Cork, Bren Joy, Coco Jones, Elton John & Kiki Dee, Lil Nas X, and The Clash. So, without further ado, buckle up your seatbelts and LET’S F🤬🤬KING GO!!!

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1. Justin Bieber, “Go Baby”	2. Coco Jones, “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”	3. Bren Joy, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO”	4. BNH Deluxe, “on the go (Ft. Shiloh Dynasty)”
5. Benedict Cork, “I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While”	6. Elle King & Miranda Lambert, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”	7. Lil Nas X, “Where Do We Go Now?”	8. DeWayne Woods, “Let Go”
9. Jennifer Holliday, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”	10. Paul Young, “Every Time You Go Away”	11. The Clash, “Should I Stay or Should I Go”	12. Elton John & Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”	13. Little Anthony & The Imperials, “Goin’ Out of My Head”

1. Justin Bieber, “Go Baby”

SWAG » ILH Production Co. LLC / Def Jam Recordings » 2025

“So go, baby, go, baby, go, baby / Go, baby, go, baby, go, uh.” Justin Bieber is telling his baby to G-O! It’s giving a green light🚦! “Go Baby” is the fourth song from SWAG, released in 2025. While Bieber repeats the word go a lot, the authenticity, depth, and sincerity of “Go Baby” are indisputable. In a beautiful and emotional vocal performance, Bieber gives full support to the love of his life. Before encouraging her to go, he highlights her beauty, supported by quintessential contemporary R&B production (Eddie Benjamin, Carter Lang, Eli Teplin, and Sir Dylan produce): “That’s my baby, she’s iconic / iPhone case, lip gloss on it…” In the pre-chorus, he shares his hopeless devotion, urging her, “So, cry on my shoulder, just turn into me / Cry on my shoulder whenever you need it,” adding, “Lay it all down, and I can love it away / Just stay by my side.” In addition to the four credited producers, “Go Baby” features eight songwriters: Bieber, Tobias Jesso Jr., Daniel Chetrit, and Jackson Lee Morgan. Ultimately, it’s money well spent. This ballad is one of the best moments from SWAG and one of the better ballads of his career. Go, Justin, go, Justin, go!

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Babe, Here are 15 More Baby Songs (2025)

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2. Coco Jones, Here We Go (Uh Oh)

Why Not More? » High Standardz / Def Jam » 2025

“Why it’s gotta be your way? I want it to be mine.” Understood, Coco Jones – I want it my way! She follows up with a bomb: “What, you think this is foreplay? Must be out of your mind.” Oh, snap! The Grammy-winning R&B singer brings heat, attitude, and sexiness to her soulful, dramatic single, “Here We Go (Uh Oh)”. “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” samples the beloved, Lenny Williams classic, “‘Cause I Love You”. Not only is the sound and meter of the Williams joint fuel for the fire but so is the theme. Sure, things are bumpy in the excerpted pre-chorus, but by the chorus, the feels return!

“I know when you said, ‘goodbye,’ you ain’t mean no goodbye

Here we go, uh-oh, ah

I know when you get to likin’ my pictures in time

Here we go, uh-oh.”

Vocally, Jones sounds beastly. She sings expressively. She gives her all, putting her heart and soul into the performance. “Better man, why don’t you just be the better man? / Why I gotta be the bigger man?” she asks in the dynamic bridge. Throughout, the melodies are tuneful. Her vocal ad-libs are magnificent. She penned “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” alongside Williams and Michael Bennett (the sampled material), Sara Diamond, and producers Cardiak and WU10. The sound is classic yet refreshing in 2024. The excellence of “Here We Go (Uh Oh)” speaks for itself.

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3. Bren Joy, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO”

SUNSET BLACK » Bren Joy » 2025

“And if I won a billion dollars in the lottery / But found out that it meant / I’d have to give you up well / I’d take your love for what it’s worth.” Aww, Bren Joy! The love-oriented “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO” is the 10^th track from his 2025 album, SUNSET BLACK. Joy and Conrad Boyd penned the soulful, folky-sounding cut (alternative R&B vibes), while Cameron Evans, Blake Ruby, and Kevin McCombs produced it. “NEVER” is groovy from the beginning. Bren Joy sings well, though there is a significant amount of vocal production beyond his natural voice. There are compelling lyrics from the opening tip: “I should be fired by the God who invented roses / Cause I pick and kill each one for you / And still, I smile / With the weight of the world on my / Neighbors shoulders / Cause I’ve got nothing left to prove.” Poetic, thought-provoking lyrics. The chorus is simple but tuneful: “Singing oh oh oh oh oh / Oh, I never wanna let you go.” The bridge is intriguing, with more ear-catching lyricism:

“Oh, sometimes we all just
Wait it out for something bigger
Pointing fingers, dodging bullets
Pulling triggers
Judging love like
Governmental supervillains
Everyone falls down.”

Ultimately, “NEVER WANNA LET YOU GO” is a fine single from Bren Joy. Great vocals, meaningful lyrics, tuneful melodies, and strong production work make it a winner.

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4. BNH Deluxe, “on the go (Ft. Shiloh Dynasty)”

“on the go” » Lofuu / CC » 2023

“So relax / ‘Cause I don’t know what’s been putting in,” BNH Deluxe (John Stephen RePass) sings on the brief but potent, “on the go”. He continues, “Got it back / ‘Cause I don’t know if it’s there still / Want things / Want things on the go.” Word… I think. The thing about “On the Go,” which runs under two minutes in duration, is, it’s more about the aesthetic, feel, and vibe. RePass samples Shiloh Dynasty (Ciara Nicole Simms), releasing the ultra-chill experience on ascending label, Lofuu. “On the Go” sort of floats along – it’s buoyant by all means. The enigmatic, warm instrumental and beat give off hip-hop vibes, but think lo-fi, indie hip-hop/pop. BNH Deluxe never gets too high with his vocals remaining easygoing and grounded. The excerpted lyrics are essentially the song, followed by the repeated titular lyric. Similarly, the Shiloh Dynasty vocals, sampled and looped throughout, are sung in an undertone. The marriage of RePass, Simms, and that super chill backdrop yields a hypnotic gem in “on the go”. It’s not deep, mind you – there are spare lyrics – but, highly mesmerizing and a potent background soundtrack if nothing else.

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Bops That Pop: January 2024

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5. Benedict Cork, “I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While”

Notes On A Hopeless Romance » Benedict Cork » 2024

“He comes at midnight / He promises the world and all that / But he can leave his shoes on.” Why, Benedict Cork? “‘Cause I know he’ll be gone in a little while.” Oh, snap! The English singer/songwriter shines on “I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While”, the 10^th and final track from his 2024 debut album, Notes On A Hopeless Romance. But, he’s pessimistic regarding the relationship. Bummer! Cork penned and produced the record alongside Hoost. The second verse is similar to the first. “He says he’ll call me / When he’s flying through my city,” Cork sings, adding “But I let the promise die.” Word. It’s not happening. In the chorus, Benedict had high hopes, but, it’s a case of ‘same shit, different day,’ or ‘another boy, same result’: “I thought things might be different / But Lord knows I’ve been through this one too many times.” The situation is relatable regardless of how you identify sexually. Love and relationships are hard. In the LGBTQ+ community, they can be far more challenging. Despite another failure for Benedict, he sings angelically, barely breaking a sweat. His falsetto is ripe, and the overall vibe of the performance is cool. The accompaniment is delightful too, despite that “I Know He’ll Be Gone in a Little While”. It is a bloody brilliant way to conclude Notes On A Hopeless Romance!

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6. Elle King & Miranda Lambert, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)”

Come Get Your Wife » RCA » 2023

“So, bartender, take my keys / What do you want from me? / Baby, I’m drunk, and I don’t wanna go home.” Woo! Sounds like situation to me. While the drunkenness may not ultimately be optimal, the situation where two musicians of the caliber of Elle King and Miranda Lambert join forces is only positive. The resulting duet, “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” (Come Get Your Wife, 2023) is pretty sweet, fusing country, pop, and rock seamlessly. “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” catches the ear from the onset. It’s the beat, which incites head nodding, foot tapping, and hand clapping. By the chorus, there are more ‘countrified’ cues, thanks to the inclusion of driving, rhythmic guitars. Besides the electrifying production from Martin Johnson and Brandon Paddock, there are also electrifying vocals. Both King and Lambert have powerful voices and fabulously convey attitude and feistiness. Because both are so adept at this, the chemistry between the two is marvelous. As far as the songwriting, it is perfect for country music in particular, referencing whiskey and of course its effects (“We’re in the bathroom stall gettin’ tatted, there’s a line in the hall / Tryna be my sugar daddy, gettin’ handsy in the stalls.” Woo! “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” is a ‘must hear’, folks – entertaining with its drunken antics!

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7. Lil Nas X, “Where Do We Go Now?”

“Where Do We Go Now?” » Columbia » 2024

It seems like a total waste when you stir up controversy for a musical comeback and the comeback falls flat, doesn’t it? That’s what Lil Nas X did in advance of the controversial “J CHRIST” with the result being a so-so, modestly charting song. Nas X followed “J CHRIST” with the modest “Where Do We Go Now?”, appearing in his biopic, Lil Nas X: Long Live Montero. The low-key “Where Do We Go Now?” has more substance than “J CHRIST.” Lil Nas X sings radiantly – a selling point. Furthermore, the sentiment of the song is positive too. He is reflective and authentic. The authenticity is notable considering how inauthentic he can be when he trolls. Musically, he embraces pop with very few hip-hop or urban touches to be found. Maybe it’s those acoustic guitars that lock in the pop/rock vibes. Even with many positives, “Where Do We Go Now?” is a bit of a snooze, or, at a minimum, conservative and tame for such a big personality.

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8. DeWayne Woods, “Let Go”

Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet » Zomba Recording LLC » 2006

“I couldn’t seem to fall asleep / There was so much on my mind.” Contemporary gospel singer DeWayne Woods seeks peace by petitioning God. He continues, “Then He said you don’t have to cry / ‘Cause I’ll supply all your needs.” Amen 🙏! Hallelujah 🙌! The inspiring and uplifting lyrics hail from “Let Go” from his debut album, Introducing DeWayne Woods & When Singers Meet, released in 2006. Grammy-winner PJ Morton wrote and produced this enduring gem.

“Let Go” is radiant. It features a vibrant arrangement and production. Woods excels with smooth, reverent lead vocals. The songwriting is celestial with its thoughtful, spiritually driven lyricism. The chorus is the centerpiece where fabulous, harmonized background vocals support Woods’ dynamic lead. Woods amps up the ad-libs, digging in more during the second chorus:

“As soon as I stop worrying (Soon as I stop worrying)

Worrying how the story ends (When I let go)

I let go (And I let) and I let God

… Let God have His way

(That’s when things) That’s when things start happening

I’ll stop looking at back then

I let go and I’ll let God have His way.”

Ooh-wee, that chorus makes you wanna shout! Another exceptional verse (“I have to know if I’m to put it in His hands / That everything will be alright”), and an electrifying bridge (“Let go and let God”) help make “Let Go” an awesome and encouraging gospel song 🙌.

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DeWayne Woods, Let Go: Music Lifts 🎶 🏋 No. 22 (2025)

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9. Jennifer Holliday, “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”

Dreamgirls: Original Broadway Cast Album » Universal Music Enterprises » 1982

“And I am tellin’ you I’m not going / You’re the best man I’ll ever know / There’s no way I can ever go.” When you think of Jennifer Holliday, one song, and one song only, comes to mind: “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”. Holliday, playing Effie White, performed the big, demanding ballad in the original Broadway cast of Dreamgirls. The Henry Krieger (music) and Tom Eyen (lyrics) penned song is the crown jewel from Dreamgirls: Original Broadway Cast Album. “And I Am Telling You” is Holliday’s sole top 40 hit. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100. Deservedly, Holliday won her first Grammy for Best R&B Vocal Performance, Female at the 25^th Annual GRAMMY Awards. Take one listen to her dynamic, expressive performance on “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” and there is no way that she could’ve been denied!

If you’ve seen Holliday perform “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going,” you can tell she infuses every ounce of herself. Her performance is gritty and soulful and exhibits top-notch musicianship. A ‘big’ song, few vocalists can bring the punch needed to successfully deliver this Broadway classic. Holliday makes us believe every word. “Darlin’, there’s no way / No, no, no, no way / I’m livin’ without you,” she sings, spiritedly, confirming her love for “the best man I’ll ever know.” In the bridge, she remains unshakable, dramatically asserting, “Tear down the mountains / Yell, scream, and shout / You can say what you want / I’m not walking out.” Word. The chorus, of course, is the crème de la crème. Still, the outro seals the deal: “Love me / Love me / Love me / Love me / You’re gonna love me.” Besides winning a Grammy for her once-in-a-lifetime performance of “And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going”, Holliday won the Tony for Actress (Musical). Holliday may be a ‘one-hit wonder,’ but who wouldn’t kill for this juggernaut to be their sole pop hit?

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10. Paul Young, “Every Time You Go Away”

The Secret Of Association » Sony Music Entertainment » 1985

To recap, Daryl Hall & John Oates (Hall & Oates) originally recorded “Everytime You Go Away”. It was written by Hall, the non-single appeared on their 1980 album, Voices. English singer Paul Young released a sweet cover of “Every Time You Go Away” on his 1985 album, The Secret Of Association. Kind of a big deal, it reached no. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The sound is quintessential of soft rock in the ‘80s. Laurie Latham produced the distinct remake.

“And every time you go away

You take a piece of me with you.”

That’s about the size of the section to beat, the chorus. It’s simple but telling; ultra-relatable. Adding to the allure of that memorable section are harmonized vocals – always a win! Before the chorus ever arrives, there is an enigmatic intro which is unrushed. Again, this rendition is characteristic of the ‘80s with its drum machine, detuned synths, heavenly keys, rhythm guitar, and fretless bass (Pino Palladino). There are ample rhythmic lines instrumentally. Also, there are vocals mixed in the background that set the tone (“Don’t leave me all alone / Picking up the pieces”). The main attraction is Paul Young, of course. His vocals are smooth and commanding, and, his tone is beautiful. A beautiful tone to sing tuneful melodies is a match made in heaven! The chorus sums up the record, but the verses yield magic as well. “Every Time You Go Away” in Young’s hands is pretty sweet.

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11. The Clash, “Should I Stay or Should I Go”

Combat Rock » Sony Music Entertainment UK Limited » 1982

“Should I stay, or should I go now?” That is a key question for The Clash, an English rock band comprised of the late Joe Strummer (1952 – 2002), Mick Jones (1955 – ), Paul Simonon (1955 – ), and Topper Headon (1955 – ). Among the band’s most beloved songs is “Should I Stay or Should I Go”, the third track on their 1982 multiplatinum, fifth studio album, Combat Rock. In the chorus, Jones, who sings lead on this particular track, continues, “If I go, there will be trouble / And if I stay, it will be double / So come on and let me know.” “Should I Stay or Should I Go” was written by Jones and Strummer. Notably, it peaked at number 45 on the Billboard Hot 100.

So, what makes “Should I Stay or Should I Go” kick ass and take names? It begins with heavy, hard-rocking guitar and bass riffs. The spirit of rock and roll is written all over it 🤘! It is anchored by a superb groove carried by Topper’s mean drumming. Headon provides a signature groove contrast with the double time feel during the chorus. The songwriting is infectious, with Jones bringing the memorable lyrics and tuneful melodies to life. Matters of the heart drive the narrative. “Darling, you got to let me know / Should I stay, or should I go?” Jones asks, continuing in the first verse, “If you say that you are mine / I’ll be here till the end of time.” In the second verse, he asserts, “It’s always tease, tease, tease / You’re happy when I’m on my knees.” The third includes Spanish! “This indecision’s bugging me (Esta indecisión me molesta) / If you don’t want me, set me free (Si no me quieres, librarme).” A rock classic, the brilliance and timelessness of “Should I Stay or Should I Go” speaks for itself.

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12. Elton John & Kiki Dee, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”

Rock Of The Westies » Mercury » 1975

“Don’t go breaking my heart,” Elton John (1947 – ) sings in the first verse of his classic, “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”. His duet partner, Kiki Dee (1947 – ), responds, “You take the weight off of me.” Word. Once more, both talented singers trade lines: “Oh, honey, when you knocked on my door / Ooh, I gave you my key.” “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart” is the 10^th and final cut on John’s 1975, platinum-certified album, Rock Of The Westies. One of his biggest hits, it spent four weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. The single was certified double platinum by the RIAA. It was nominated for the Grammy for Best Pop Vocal Performance By A Duo, Group Or Chorus at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards (1976). Elton John composed the music, while his longtime partner in crime, Bernie Taupin (1950 – ) composed the lyrics. Gus Dudgeon produced it.

To reiterate, both Elton John and Kiki Dee ‘bring it’ in the vocal department. They sing superbly separately, and ‘strike gold’ when they sing together. Beyond the playful verses, the two sections that shine brightest are the pre-chorus and the chorus. “Ooh, nobody knows it / When I was down, I was your clown,” they sing, respectively, continuing, “Ooh, nobody knows it (Nobody knows it) / Right from the start, I gave you my heart / Oh, I gave you my heart.” Of course, the centerpiece is the chorus, in all its catchy, titular glory!

“Don’t go breaking my heart

I won’t go breaking your heart

Don’t go breaking my heart.”

Beyond the singing and songwriting, the music is ear-catching. The orchestration, particularly the strings, is lovely. The production is well-rounded. The tightness of the rhythm section is a selling point (drums, percussion, bass, and guitar). Ultimately, Elton John and Kiki Dee made a duet for the ages with “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”.

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13. Little Anthony & The Imperials, “Goin’ Out of My Head”

Goin’ Out of My Head » Capitol » 1964

“And I think I’m going out of my head / Yes, I think I’m going out of my head / Over you / Over you.” “Goin’ Out of My Head” is the opening track from Goin’ Out of My Head, the 1964 album by the renowned doo-wop, vintage R&B collective, Little Anthony & The Imperials. “Goin’ Out of My Head” peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100. Robert Weinstein and Teddy Randazzo penned the two-and-a-half-minute classic. Randazzo produced as well. Leading the charge on “Goin’ Out of My Head” are the stellar lead vocals by Jerome Anthony (“Little Anthony”) Gourdine. His high tenor is epic and smooth. As dynamic as he is, the silky smooth backing vocals by The Imperials help fuel his fire and up the ante. Little Anthony’s most dynamic vocals occur during the refrain (a second chorus of sorts), the song’s most memorable section.

“Goin’ out of my head over you (Out of my head)

Out of my head over you (Out of my head)

Out of my head, day and night

Night and day and night

Wrong or right.”

As memorable as the refrain is, the verses establish the narrative – set up the goin’ out of my head! “I want you to want me / I need you so badly / I can’t think of anything but you,” Little Anthony sings, adding, “I see you each morning / But you just walk past me / You don’t even know that I exist.” Also, the bridge, post-refrain, shines lyrically and instrumentally (It’s the French horns). With top-notch singing and terrific songwriting, the impeccably sweet orchestration and musical production can’t be neglected. Besides the horns during the bridge, the strings sound particularly radiant. “Goin’ Out of My Head” is two-and-a-half minutes of timeless musical greatness.

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