A naughty girl has crossed a boundary
She steps too far across the line
She's had her way with everybody
Because she needs it all the time
She's going round again
Going round again
Going round again
Going round again yeah
She's going round again
Going round again
Going round again
Going round again
She needs a sexual understanding
She gets to bed with me and you
She can't refuse a proposition
She knows exactly what to do
She's going round again
Going round again
Going round again
Going round again yeah
She's going round again
Going round again
Going round again
Going round again
Tony's first words on this album: "A naughty girl has crossed a boundary". I don't know why that line sticks in my head, but somehow it does!
Musically this track continues the theme developed on track 1. Electronic drums high in the mix, but somehow detached from the overall sound. The sound is more stripped down than the previous two albums. The elements and themes sound somehow naive and simplistic, even child-like, which contrasts with the lyrics which seem to be about prostitution. I may be reading too much into it, but that's a provocative mix. The lyrics can certainly be interpreted in many different ways.
Close scrutiny of this track brings rewards, from the vocal backing on the chorus, Tony's multilayered singing, and the closing addition of sax-style refrains. Also that deep bass reverse stab is a killer.
I think this track continues the form of the opener, and I for one was never disappointed by either of these tracks. Though clearly, up to now, the standard is not as high as previous albums Warp, so far, has done more than enough to keep my curiosity high for the tracks to come.
(Graham G)
I haven't got a lot to say about this one, other than I have never really liked or understood it. Only thing I do like is the ending, with the Jimi Hendrix type backward guitar solo and into the next song (which I DO like). Brief review for a brief song.
(Rich E)
I'm struggling somewhat on these reviews now. The words are not flowing as freely as they once did. I feel this may be due in part to the nature of these 'new' tracks. Whereas once the ingredients were all there in the form of perfectly crafted, wonderful pop songs, we're now at a stage where the listener perhaps has to listen differently. The rewards are not as immediate, and maybe not as enduring...
"Going Round Again". What is it about? The lyrics are certainly more accute and less dreamy than before. This is more 'in your face' lyrically than previously, and a new theme for a NM song. But the vocals are still delivered fine by Tony.
The instrumentation is also not as dreamy as previous NM. The percussion is loud and thuddy (though not aggressive). It's somewhat stripped down, yet the classic touches are still - thankfully - evident: lots of reversed sounds; keyboard 'stabs' which are similar to previously utilised acoustic piano work; the mid-way instrumental section. It's edgy and alienated, and the weirdness factor is pretty high.
A fairly short track, which merges not quite seamlessly into track three (spoiling it for those who wish to select it on its own).
It's still NM, but not as we know it...
84/100
(Richard M)
Is it just me? I love this track. lyrics, bouncey arrangement and all.
No, not the lyrics of yesteryear NM. More worldly, but good lyrics about a potential real situation, none the less. And racey.
I never thought of this track as short. Is it? I never paid much attention as it flows right into track 3.
Actually this was playing in my studio last night while a client came to visit. He was impressed with the song and asked about it!
(Nuppy)