So that’s one thing I think that has contributed to its longevity.”The lead-in to 16 Lovers Lane was a tumultuous time for The Go-Betweens. Whilst somewhat messy on the surface, this tangled scenario would ultimately go a long way towards shaping the beautiful duality of 16 Lovers Lane. “It was a very bumpy ride for me to come back – I didn't want to come back,” Morrison admits. “But for Amanda, it was a return to her hometown and everybody loved her so much,” Morrison continues. We did it because we were just passionate about making good songs, and so I think that's why it's lasted.