Go Away
Chesnutt Mark Lyrics
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Tonight when I got home
What are you still waiting for
You're probably thinking that
She won't like it where's she's at
And she'll come knocking on my door
I used to believe that too
But I don't anymore
[Chorus]
So go away, blues don't hang around
She's gone, let me love again somehow
I've tried, but I could not make her stay
So be like her and go away
Well, here we are again
My old foul-weather friend
Not much left to talk about
We've cried and shared some laughs
Reminiscing this and that
But it all seems so tiresome now
You've been good company
But you wore your welcome thin
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Chesnutt Mark's song "Go Away" convey the singer's desire for the blues to leave his life after a failed relationship. The singer expresses his disappointment that the person he was hoping would be gone is still present when he returns home. It is implied that this person is the personification of the "blues" or feelings of sadness and melancholy. The singer acknowledges the thought that his former partner might come back, but states that he no longer believes it.
In the chorus, the singer directly addresses the blues, telling them to "go away" and not to hang around. He acknowledges that his ex-partner has left, and he wants to find love again. The singer has made efforts to make his partner stay, but they were unsuccessful. Therefore, he urges the blues to be like his ex-partner and leave him alone, allowing him to start afresh.
In the second verse, the singer refers to the blues as an old "foul-weather friend." Although they have shared their emotions and reminisced together, it has become tiresome. The company of the blues has worn thin, indicating the singer's growing exhaustion with the sadness and negativity they bring into his life.
Overall, "Go Away" reflects the singer's yearning to let go of the blues and move on from a failed relationship. The song explores themes of resilience, acceptance, and the desire for new beginnings.
Line by Line Meaning
I was hoping you'd be gone
I had wished for your departure
Tonight when I got home
Upon my return this evening
What are you still waiting for
Why are you lingering here
You're probably thinking that
You likely assume that
She won't like it where's she's at
She won't enjoy her current situation
And she'll come knocking on my door
And she will seek my presence
I used to believe that too
I once held the same belief
But I don't anymore
But now I no longer do
So go away, blues don't hang around
Therefore, depart, melancholy, do not linger
She's gone, let me love again somehow
She has departed, grant me the opportunity to love anew, in some manner
I've tried, but I could not make her stay
I made attempts, yet I failed to retain her presence
So be like her and go away
Therefore, resemble her and depart
Well, here we are again
Well, here we find ourselves once more
My old foul-weather friend
My familiar companion during difficult times
Not much left to talk about
There is not a great deal to discuss
We've cried and shared some laughs
We have shed tears and enjoyed moments of laughter together
Reminiscing this and that
Reflecting on various memories and topics
But it all seems so tiresome now
Yet, it all appears quite wearisome at present
You've been good company
You have been pleasant companionship
But you wore your welcome thin
However, you have overstayed your welcome
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Songtrust Ave
Written by: MARTIN, NESLER, Anthony Martin, Mark Nesler
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@braddesaulniers6122
This is true country music. It’s got a healthy dose of steel guitar. Totally awesome. The way it’s supposed to be
@SherrilMills-kf4rh
I don't even know why a Steel Guitar matters, but I have a Theory, I guess the New Country with Electric Guitars, seems like it Drowns out the Lyrics, I can't hear, as well at 54, 55 this month, but I know it isn't just me . I Hate New Country Music, Like I Hate Soccer ! New Country Music, is Like some Rap, and Hip-hop, with no real Country. I think Old Country was taken out on purpose, it is sort of like a Murder, like those Great Philosophers George Strait, and Alan Jackson once said. 🙏
@rosannawierzbicki4386
damn right, I'm German, but I love that "southern drawl"
@codyschnuriger6743
New ‘country’ is not true country.
Steel guitar must be too difficult for these new technologically enhanced ‘country’ music productions.
@ap5289
Thank you Mark Chestnutt for some real country moments. God I love this music!
@ronniegreenwald4659
😅mmmkm😅oool😅.😅
@SherrilMills-kf4rh
I actually Really don't like, too much any other song he has, about 2, or 3 more, kinda like Charlie Pride, Kiss an Angel Good Morning, The rest didn't sound good, Didn't fit, Anybody going to San Antone ? Kinda of not Catchy. Charlie Pride was Awesome, and so is Mark Chesnutt. 👍♥️🙏
@mr.wizard2974
What I liked about Mark was that the songs he recorded didn't have a lot of extra crap from the recording engineer. You actually got to hear his true voice...and what a voice!
@HH-vw3oe
One of the best country voices ever!
@raywilcowski1478
What a voice is very true