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Beck — Go It Alone
Album: Guero
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Released: 2005
Length: 4:05
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I'm coming over
See me down at the station
By the lane
With my hands in my pocket
Jingling a wish coin
That I stole from a fountain
That was drownin'
All the cares in the world
When I get older
Climbing up on the back porch fence
Just to see the dogs runnin'
With a ring and a question
And my shivering voice is singing
Through a crack in the window
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na

Down on the corner
See me standing
In a makeshift home
With a dust storm comin'
In a long black shadow
Pull a hammer from a coal mine
Down where your daddy was workin'
Comb my hair back
Strike a match on the bathroom wall
Where my number was written
Driving on the sidewalk
Lookin' back at the sky
It's burning in the rearview mirror
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na

Na na na na na na
Na na na na na na

I'm coming over
See you down at the station
By the lane
With my hands in my pocket
Jingling a wish coin
That I stole from a fountain
That was drownin'
All the cares in the world
When I get older
Climbing up on the back fence
Pointing to the dogs standin' firm
With a ring and a question
Dime-a-dozen
In a voice that was singing
Underneath the window
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na, I better go it alone
Na na na na na

I gotta go it alone
Don't go it alone
Doo doo doo doo
I better go it alone
Doo doo doo doo
Na na na na
Na na na na
Doo doo doo doo
Na na na na
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 cohifi wrote:

I'm struggling to hear a bad Beck tune.



That doesn't seem like a good use of your effort.
Posted 1 year ago by danmc    [ Reply ]
Frickin' groovy...
Posted 2 years ago by sfoster66    [ Reply ]
 xcranky_yankee wrote:

this may be my favorite Beck album...


I’m glad  someone thinks so.
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
this may be my favorite Beck album...
Posted 3 years ago by xcranky_yankee    [ Reply ]
 lizardking wrote:

Beck has thouroughly impressed my ears, and my god, he is so inventive and adaptable, I think he's peerless when it comes to changing his game nearly each album.  If scientology helped him get this good at making albums, then godbless L. Ron Hubbard!!

Really, the blessings go to RP since hearing Beck here nearly daily has truly (re)opened my ears to Beck.  So I say Long Live RP (and short live that wacky religion LOL)

 
I've heard it reported that Mr. Hansen has said goodbye to Scientology; I guess he was ready to 'go it alone.'
Posted 4 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
 coloradojohn wrote:
Stomping good groove from a freaky great album. Makes me want to hear more cuts from it... Beck is truly an amazing, prolific artist!

 
Beck has thouroughly impressed my ears, and my god, he is so inventive and adaptable, I think he's peerless when it comes to changing his game nearly each album.  If scientology helped him get this good at making albums, then godbless L. Ron Hubbard!!

Really, the blessings go to RP since hearing Beck here nearly daily has truly (re)opened my ears to Beck.  So I say Long Live RP (and short live that wacky religion LOL)

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Stomping good groove from a freaky great album! Makes me want to hear more cuts from it... Beck is truly an amazing, prolific artist!
Posted 7 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 jacquescalon wrote:
Sounds like the Black Keys.. Dit they help him with this song. Great song. Still a good voice
sorry. The Black Keys sounds like Beck.

 


Posted 7 years ago by jacquescalon    [ Reply ]
Sounds like the Black Keys.. Dit they help him with this song. Great song. Still a good voice
Posted 7 years ago by jacquescalon    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Said before will say it again....Beck is SO underrated.  He has created SO MANY great tracks, this is one of them. {#Guitarist}{#Bananajam}

 
His body of work is amazing ... saw him in concert last week, two hours of "greatest hits". Loved seeing him in smaller hall, but he is accomplished enough he ought to be able to command bigger venues. Oh well, I'm sure he's not suffering and it's great for who appreciate him most.
Posted 7 years ago by gildflee    [ Reply ]
Yesss love this song!!!!
Posted 8 years ago by sixtiesforever    [ Reply ]
Said before will say it again....Beck is SO underrated.  He has created SO MANY great tracks, this is one of them. {#Guitarist}{#Bananajam}
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
Not just a cool song but cool production also. Big well done to the cats who mixed and mastered this album. {#Clap}
Posted 8 years ago by SECA_Alan    [ Reply ]
 Zigi wrote:

Scientology isn't religion, it's a sect based on very bad sci-fi.
 

The backstory is a hoot and a half: 

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Xenu

https://altreligion.about.com/od/mythologicalfigures/a/xenu.htm
 Stingray wrote:
HUBBART TOLD ME BECK IS A LIE!

  

What would we do without our King Capslock of Cologne?   {#Whipit}

Don't go changin', big fella. 
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 moodfood wrote:
what the hell does that mean? {#Arrowd} {#Naughty}

 
Beck is a scientologist. L Ron Hubbard 
Posted 9 years ago by Worray    [ Reply ]
what the hell does that mean? {#Arrowd} {#Naughty}
Posted 9 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
HUBBART TOLD ME BECK IS A LIE!
Posted 10 years ago by Stingray    [ Reply ]
 snap_dragon wrote:
L Ron Hubbart told me to rate this song a 6

 

 
:-)))). good one!
Posted 11 years ago by mojcamojca77    [ Reply ]
L Ron Hubbart told me to rate this song a 6

 
Posted 11 years ago by snap_dragon    [ Reply ]
Whatever his belief system is...it doesn't really matter....it's his and not mine or yours, to be frank...let the man play, it's almost always good.
Posted 12 years ago by oldsaxon    [ Reply ]
bad beck does exist, rare but there are a few.
Posted 12 years ago by BibKiller    [ Reply ]
I'm struggling to hear a bad Beck tune.
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
Love, Beck, but this is a weak track.  Girl, that's the way to go.
Posted 13 years ago by HearsayDave    [ Reply ]
Beck is cool and he's 4 days younger than me.
Posted 13 years ago by gabrielle7nt    [ Reply ]
Thank god some coolness after a long break from coolness
Posted 13 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
 KapKlown wrote:
whenever I'm sick of most everything, I play Beck and I'm happy
 
{#High-five}

Posted 13 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
whenever I'm sick of most everything, I play Beck and I'm happy
Posted 14 years ago by KapKlown    [ Reply ]
 chirpie wrote:

So much for religious tolerance.

 
Scientology isn't religion, it's a sect based on very bad sci-fi.

Posted 14 years ago by Zigi    [ Reply ]
Nice!
Posted 14 years ago by helgigermany    [ Reply ]
 lostintokyo wrote:
this entire album is a true gem
 
without a doubt!


Posted 15 years ago by flatpicker    [ Reply ]
great stuff
Posted 15 years ago by goodgroove    [ Reply ]
this entire album is a true gem
Posted 15 years ago by lostintokyo    [ Reply ]
Beck is an amazing artist. True to his vision. He follows no one but his own muse. A rare artist in this day and age (whether you like him or not). We need more folks like him out there to kill the "vertical music' marketing machime.
Posted 15 years ago by derekd    [ Reply ]
Farz I'm concerned, the best album of 2005, a year of several awesome releases. {#Notworthy}
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Beck was great doing the self-depricating humour on Futurama!! Can't help but love his zany antics!
Posted 15 years ago by tnt_thomas    [ Reply ]
blah 
scientology...? 4 real?
nnnnnnnnoooooooohhhhhhhh! not that 
Posted 16 years ago by crazy    [ Reply ]
 hobiejoe wrote:

So much for spelling.
 
 
I suppose that's the easier of the two to debate.
Posted 16 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
 chirpie wrote:

So much for religious tollerance.
 
So much for spelling.
 

Posted 16 years ago by hobiejoe    [ Reply ]
 EssexTex wrote:
No I'm sure he'd still make it...even if it meant hovering a few feet from the ground on a crest of stars...Tom Cruise could be the support act...leaping up and down on a sofa..screaming!
 
So much for religious tolerance.

Posted 16 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
Hadn't heard this one before. But sounds like I need to get to now thsi album a little better.
Posted 16 years ago by Wisecrowe    [ Reply ]
musikalia wrote:
Germany is now taking official action to ban Scientology. I sincerely hope, if that happens, that Beck wouldn't therefore try to take a stand and not play shows here (in Germany) anymore.
No I'm sure he'd still make it...even if it meant hovering a few feet from the ground on a crest of stars...Tom Cruise could be the support act...leaping up and down on a sofa..screaming!
Posted 16 years ago by EssexTex    [ Reply ]
Germany is now taking official action to ban Scientology. I sincerely hope, if that happens, that Beck wouldn't therefore try to take a stand and not play shows here (in Germany) anymore.
Posted 16 years ago by musikalia    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by cathenley    [ Reply ]
I\'m moved to reintroduce this cd to my stereo. It\'s been so long. Thanks for the reminder, RP.
Posted 17 years ago by brighteyedblasphemer    [ Reply ]
NICE TRANSITION! Porcupine Tree - Beck
Posted 17 years ago by theGOOT    [ Reply ]
gonna blow the speakers on this one
Posted 17 years ago by houston    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Govi wrote:
Why does this sound good yet boring at the same time? Flaming weird!
ahahaha i love it. exactly right. "flaming weird!" i will have to remember that one.
Posted 17 years ago by davin    [ Reply ]
I'm at his beck and call. Scientology forever!
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
Smutty wrote:
Superb Album!
Abso-@#*&-ing lutely! Yeah, I'm gonna go it alone!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Superb Album!
Posted 18 years ago by Smutty    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Fool me once, shame on.....shame on you? Fool me twice...........well, we won't get fooled again? Or is it Try, try, again? What were we talking about again?
Posted 18 years ago by veegez    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Posted 18 years ago by Bammers    [ Reply ]
Oh hell...I changed my mind on this one. It went from a 6 to a 9 upon a second listen. It's awesome. Sorry for the previous negative comments made here. I reserve the right to change my (imaginary) mind.
Posted 18 years ago by pianocomposer    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
I like Beck alot, and even like many of his songs that I don't like.
um... Anyway I like Beck a lot, too. Even though I absolutely despited Mellow Gold the first time I heard it back in 94, it seems like these days everything he's put out has grown on me.
Posted 18 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Why does this sound good yet boring at the same time? Flaming weird!
Posted 18 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
It's been a long time since we were graced by the beauty of this tune.
Posted 18 years ago by SigmaBetaTooth    [ Reply ]
Love it! - this one I haven't heard before but it is outstanding!!
Posted 19 years ago by brewcity    [ Reply ]
Okay, I'm going to jump on the bandwagon and admit I like Beck, too.
Posted 19 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
And still with the freaky heads on the album cover. They haunt me . . . and yet I cannot look away.
Posted 19 years ago by winter    [ Reply ]
A reminder of why I got a subwoofer for my computer set-up.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this album. And it's my first Beck album!
Posted 19 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
This song will be a hit. This album is great!!! You must get it if you don't have it already.
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
hcaudill wrote:
beelzebubba wrote:
...this just ain't doing jack for me.
stonesmaster wrote:
...it is Jack White playing bass.
Hmm. Trying to think of something funny to say here.
I've got it. Just say "white bass" 5 times real fast.
Posted 19 years ago by LLMikeJ    [ Reply ]
I've just never gotten this guy. Snoooozzzzzz....
Posted 19 years ago by rgrace    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
...this just ain't doing jack for me.
stonesmaster wrote:
...it is Jack White playing bass.
Hmm. Trying to think of something funny to say here.
Posted 19 years ago by hcaudill    [ Reply ]
Let's congratulate our DJ for that Pink Floyd -> Beck transition!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by shevek    [ Reply ]
This is one of my faves off the new album. Really like it when it changes.
Posted 19 years ago by mrmojorisin    [ Reply ]
I liked the bass & looked on the liner notes & it is Jack White playing bass.
Posted 19 years ago by stonesmaster    [ Reply ]
I like Beck alot, and even like many of his songs that I don't like. But this just ain't doing jack for me.
Posted 19 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Yes Bill, please play Hell Yes. :)
Posted 19 years ago by mcoderre    [ Reply ]
I remember there was a time I didn't think much of Beck. I mean, I liked the music, but considered it just another alt. sound. He started getting "big" when I was in Junior high (I know, that dates me). However, I have been consistently impressed with em ever since.
Posted 19 years ago by lukekingland    [ Reply ]
Guero is such a great album. This song is good, but it has nothing on Missing, Earthquake Weather and Hell Yes. Bill, please play Hell Yes. :D :D :D
Posted 19 years ago by Gish05    [ Reply ]
grooooovy
Posted 19 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
ArbiterOfGoodTaste wrote:
Hm, I don't hear it. The main riff in Hey Ladies is Machine Gun by the Commodores.
Alright, the riff is 1:55-2:07 in "Go It Alone." And in the Beastie Boys video for "Hey Ladies" it's 2:08-2:24. (https://boss.streamos.com/download/capi001/beastieboys/heyladies/video/heyladies_v300.mov) This was speculation until I actually found it in both songs. But I agree, I think I had jumbled it in my head because it had been a while since I had seen the video. It is similar, but now I merely think it's coincidence. My reason for thinking so was a.) Beastie Boys are one of Beck's influences, b.) Dust Brothers did both the Beastie Boys "Paul's Boutique" (which has "Hey Ladies") and Beck's "Guero" (Well, and Odelay, obviously.). And c.) The Beastie Boys actually helped compose "E-Pro." I just drew a quick conclusion that it was probably an homage.
Posted 19 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
DMay wrote:
Interesting tid bit, I can't remember if it was one the album version or not, but in the music video for "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys, the same riff is used as in this song. It's the part where the guitar really picks up just for a brief moment.
Hm, I don't hear it. The main riff in Hey Ladies is Machine Gun by the Commodores.
Posted 19 years ago by ArbiterOfGoodTaste    [ Reply ]
Interesting tid bit, I can't remember if it was one the album version or not, but in the music video for "Hey Ladies" by the Beastie Boys, the same riff is used as in this song. It's the part where the guitar really picks up just for a brief moment.
Posted 19 years ago by DMay    [ Reply ]
Zombe wrote:
Anyone know what "Guero" means?
Loosely, "white boy". Que Onda Guero = "What's up, white boy?"
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
Anyone know what "Guero" means?
Posted 19 years ago by Zombe    [ Reply ]
This is 1 of the best cd's I've heard in a long time. The Dust Brothers bring him back to his old style.
Posted 19 years ago by Zombe    [ Reply ]
Oh man, good-gosh, all-mighty, tasty, tasty, damn tasty... :sunny.gif:
Posted 19 years ago by tomnam    [ Reply ]
5 days and counting!!
Posted 19 years ago by stellarblue11    [ Reply ]
righteous. yes.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
Gonna have 2 buy this Beck kicks turntable!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Peyote    [ Reply ]
Trustocity wrote:
Not bad, not bad. But I have GOTS ta hear "Earthquake Weather" again RIGHT DAMN NOW!
That has caught my ear a number of times too. I can't wait to hear the new album. =P~
Posted 19 years ago by 999_99_999    [ Reply ]
must. buy. this. CD.
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
darn - missed it... I need to get this CD
Posted 19 years ago by blythemeteor    [ Reply ]
Not bad, not bad. But I have GOTS ta hear "Earthquake Weather" again RIGHT DAMN NOW!
Posted 19 years ago by Trustocity    [ Reply ]
I AM TOTALLY FIRED UP. I ALSO AGREE THAT I LIKE THE MELLOWER MORE INTROSPECTIVE BECK ALBUMS, MUTATIONS / SEA CHANGES. WHAT I HEARD OF THIS ONE IS COOL B/C IT SEEMS LIKE A COMBO OF SEA CHANGE AND MIDNIGHT VULTURES / ODELAY. I AM FIRED UP! DID YOU GUYS CHECK HIM OUR WHEN THE FLAMING LIPS WAS HIS BACKING BAND? THAT WAS ONE OF THE BEST SHOWS I HAVE EVER SEEN AND I HAVE SEEN ALOT.
Posted 19 years ago by darthblav    [ Reply ]
yogaboat wrote:
What's a good one to start with, Beck faithful?
Depends on "which Beck" you like best. I'd say Guero is 2 parts Odelay, 1 part Mutations, and a dash of Midnight Vultures. All Becks' albums are good to me, but I'd say you're most likely to like the above and Sea Change. Mellow Gold is a bit raw, but is awesome. Delving a little deeper ...I really like Stereopathetic Soulmanure, as it's the most eclectic and very raw. One Foot In The Grave is a bit more mellow bluesy/folksy. The most obscure records are Golden Feelings, A Western Harvest Field By Moonlight, and Banjo Story (I may be missing some pseudo releases). You might want to hold off on these 5 though until you're "into" what he does. My shorter answer is start with Odelay, then go to Mutations, then listen to Sea Change.
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
yogaboat wrote:
Ok that does it. I MUST add some Beck to my collection. This guy is fabulous. What's a good one to start with, Beck faithful?
Wow, that's a tough thing to do -- Beck is all over the board, so it depends on what flavor of him you like. Others may disagree with this, but I think Odelay! has about as rounded a selection as you'll find in a Beck release. Hard-hitting Devil's Haircut and Novocaine, twangy Canceled Check, groovy Where It's At!, dreamy Jackass... Much variety, even as Beck goes. Though from what I've heard so far Guero might equal it in variety. But once you decide what flavor of Beck you prefer, that can guide you in what other releases you would probably like.
Posted 19 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Beck is back!!!
Posted 19 years ago by Radiohead-head    [ Reply ]
Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
it would never occur to me to buy a Beck CD, but every time I randomly hear a Beck song - including this one - I really like it!
Posted 19 years ago by flandersdog    [ Reply ]
Ok that does it. I MUST add some Beck to my collection. This guy is fabulous. What's a good one to start with, Beck faithful?
Posted 19 years ago by yogaboat    [ Reply ]
Moon wrote:
I prefer Beck's more depressing/folky tracks, I probably played Sea Change more than any other album in 2004.
I'm with you. He's a songwriter. It's cool when he acts like one.
Posted 19 years ago by upinya    [ Reply ]
coding_to_music wrote:
...cannot compare to Nobody's fault but my own
Maybe not, but it's still a great song and this new album in total is excellent. There are so many good Beck songs from Banjo Story through Guero, it's just amazing.
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]
I got a "leaked" copy of this album a few months back, I have only listened to it once and I keep forgetting to listen to it again. I prefer Beck's more depressing/folky tracks, I probably played Sea Change more than any other album in 2004. This track is catchy :D
Posted 19 years ago by Moon    [ Reply ]
pleasant but forgetable... cannot compare to Nobody's fault but my own
Posted 19 years ago by coding_to_music    [ Reply ]
me likey this very much.
Posted 19 years ago by zipper    [ Reply ]
March 29. Can't wait, can't wait, can't wait!
Posted 19 years ago by Koan    [ Reply ]
Damn I am digging this new album. I am not so patiently waiting for it to be released...
Posted 19 years ago by archrrone    [ Reply ]
Rock on, Beck!
Posted 19 years ago by AphidA    [ Reply ]