Live It Up 13: Our Lips Are Sealed
Posted in Live It Up, Lyrics, Music, 1980s at 12:00 on 22 June 2013
Lyrically this reminds me of the hymn, “Christian Dost Thou See Them?” a version of which is on You Tube here.
The best known version in Britain is the one by Fun Boy Three, whose lead singer Terry Hall co-wrote it – a restrained, almost gloomy, treatment with more than a hint of menace.
The original by the Go Go’s (whose guitarist Jane Wiedlin was the other composer) is much more carefree; a typically bouncy pop song.
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