Before Hollywood
The Go-Betweens · Other Songs - The Go-Betweens
make me last
make me last
through our love
make me last
new masquerade
to be absorbed
I had to act before
now I talk
and make me last
make me last
through our love
make me last
bring on the microphones
hidden under stones
record my sobs
in baritones
and make me last
make me last
through our love
make me last
in the new west
the orange groves
grow like a plague
wherever you go
I told the heads
we'll show the world
we'll film ourselves in history and chrome
and I said that
just not sure
make me last
through our love
box office law
simple and grand
an endless stream
one can draw
the flicker of light
piano keys
a silent screen, a silent star
make me last
make me last
through our love
make me last
in the new west
the orange groves
grow like a plague
wherever you go
I told the heads
we'll show the world
we'll film ourselves in history and chrome
and I said that, just not sure
what's to be done
it's thunder town they'll do
what they can to hold you down (x 4)
Before Hollywood
Before Hollywood stands as a defining track from The Go-Betweens, capturing the band's signature blend of jangly guitar pop and melancholic introspection. Released during a period of significant creative output, the song exemplifies the group's ability to distill complex emotional narratives into concise, melodic structures. The recording showcases the interplay between the band's primary songwriters, balancing sharp lyrical observation with a deceptively upbeat musical arrangement. As part of their broader discography, the work reflects the Australian post-punk and indie rock influences that shaped their sound. The track remains a testament to the band's enduring legacy, offering listeners a glimpse into their unique approach to songwriting and their contribution to the alternative music landscape.