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- It peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US. Ant performed "Desperate but Not Serious" and "Goody Two Shoes" on the very first American Bandstand episode of 1983.
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"Desperate But Not Serious" is a song by Adam Ant, released on 19 November 1982 as the third single from his first solo album, Friend or Foe. It peaked at number 33 on the UK Singles Chart, and number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Ant performed "Goody Two Shoes" at Top of the Pops on 20 May 1982, [10] and the very first American Bandstand episode of 1983 (along with "Desperate but Not Serious"). [11]
- Stand and Deliver (1981) Remembered as much for its extravagant video as for the song itself (which cast Adam as a Dick Turpin styled-highwayman as well as featuring future movie star Amanda Donohoe), Stand And Deliver became the Ants’ first chart-topper when it was released in April 1981.
- Antmusic (1980) A No.2 hit for the Ants (it was kept off the top spot by a re-release of John Lennon’s Imagine, following the ex-Beatles’ murder), Antmusic is still a thrilling listen, 41 years on.
- Kings Of The Wild Frontier (1980) Kings Of The Wild Frontier had originally dropped in 1980 where it peaked at No.48. However, following the successes of Dog Eat Dog (No.4) and Antmusic (No.2) it was re-released, finally climbing to No.2.
- Prince Charming (1981) In the age of the New Romantics, Adam Ant’s fiery advocacy of individuality and style (“Ridicule is nothing to be scared of/ Don’t you ever, don’t you ever stop being dandy, showing me you’re handsome”) struck a chord with those prettified Blitz kids.
Goody Two Shoes by Adam Ant song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position
Desperate But Not Serious by Adam Ant song meaning, lyric interpretation, video and chart position.
Nov 29, 2023 · The lyrics speak of a “terrible crime” that Adam Ant’s protagonist has committed – he has taken good advice. The song goes on to encourage the listener to embrace their inner “goody two shoes” and to embrace their natural instincts to be good, rather than following the crowd.
The lyrics of “Goody Two Shoes” touch on themes of societal expectations, rebellion, and the pressure to conform. Let’s dissect the song verse by verse to understand its deeper meaning. The song begins with the line, “With the heartbreak open, so much you can’t hide.”
