Don't Ever Go Away
Frank Sinatra feat. Antonio Carlos Jobim Lyrics

In "Don't Ever Go Away," Frank Sinatra and Antonio Carlos Jobim seem to be singing a plea to a lover not to leave them. The verses of the song make it clear that the person they are addressing has already left and the singer is left to contemplate the way things have changed since that loss. The chorus begs the person not to leave again and tells them that they are a part of their life and their dreams. The song's mood is quite melancholy, with a clear and present sense of loss.

The opening lines of the song suggest that the person narrating has changed since they first met their lover, and the world around them has become a sadder place as well. The singer describes a happy home that is no longer happy due to the absence of their lover. They mention the little things in their home that used to bring them joy, things that their lover used to touch with their hands. The flowers in the window used to glow with happiness just knowing their lover was there. The second verse is a plea for their lover to stay, with lines like, "Come in my love, Come to me, don't let this heartless world, Bring another goodbye," or "Embrace me in a simple way, Don't speak, don't remember, and darling don't cry." The song emphasizes the importance of this person to the singer, and how much they mean to them.