Go your own Way
Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac Lyrics


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Loving you
Isn't the right thing to do
How can I ever change things
That I feel

If I could
Maybe I'd give you my world
How can I
When you won't take it from me

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

Tell me why
Everything turned around
Packing up
Shacking up is all you want to do

If I could
Baby, I'd give you my world
Open up
Everything's waiting for you

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way

You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day
Another lonely day
You can go your own way
Go your own way
You can call it
Another lonely day

You can go your own way
You can call it




Another lonely day
You can go your own way

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Your Own Way" by Fleetwood Mac is a powerful rock ballad which speaks volumes about the complications of love and relationships. The lyrics precisely articulate unresolved conflicts and pain caused by them. The opening lines, "Loving you, isn't the right thing to do / How can I ever change things that I feel?" reveal the singer's inner turmoil where he finds himself in love with someone, but is hesitant in pursuing a relationship because of the potential for harm. The singer feels unable to change what he feels and knows it is not the best choice.


The second verse of the song points out the partner's lack of receptivity where he is willing to offer his world to her, but she doesn’t seem to want it. She is more interested in seeking pleasure and temporary enjoyment (“Packing up, shacking up is all you want to do”) instead of committing to a more stable and meaningful relationship.


The chorus "You can go your own way, go your own way / You can call it another lonely day" shows that the singer knows what the solution is and wants his partner to go their separate ways if it means they will both be happier in the end.


In this song, Fleetwood Mac powerfully communicates the struggles and frustrations of love and relationships through a simple, yet soulful and memorable rock anthem. It highlights the importance of being true to oneself and willing to walk away from someone who does not share the same vision.


Line by Line Meaning

Loving you
Even though I love you


Isn't the right thing to do
I know it's not good for me


How can I ever change things
I can't change the way I feel


That I feel
My feelings are real and won't go away


If I could
If there was a way


Maybe I'd give you my world
I would give you everything I have


How can I
But since I can't


When you won't take it from me
And you won't accept any of it from me


You can go your own way
So, you can leave me and do what you want


Go your own way
Just go and don't look back


You can call it
You can describe it as


Another lonely day
A day of being alone


Tell me why
Can you explain why


Everything turned around
Our relationship changed completely


Packing up
You're leaving


Shacking up is all you want to do
You just want to live with someone else


Open up
If you would just let me


Everything's waiting for you
I have everything you need right here


Another lonely day
Another day of being alone


You can go your own way
You're free to do what you want


Go your own way
Just leave and don't come back


You can call it
You can describe it as


Another lonely day
A day of being alone


You can go your own way
You're free to do what you want


You can call it
You can describe it as


Another lonely day
A day of being alone


You can go your own way
You have the power to chart your own course




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Lindsey Buckingham

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@PinkyJay-fh7xz

The break up that created one of the greatest songs ever written.

@ottomatic3123

More like one of the greatest albums ever written.

@PinkyJay-fh7xz

@@ottomatic3123 agreed. â˜ș👍

@pvmy105

Je n'ai pas oublié le concert au Palais des Sports de Paris ( 1980.)
44 ans aprùs " Go you on way " me fait toujours autant " planer "😂😂😂

@johnkozy2436

Didn't think of it that way

@theresapaez513

@@ottomatic3123you mean silver springs?

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@TheArtofGuitar

A truly LIVE video performance. Takes guts to do that. You can also sense the visceral pain in Stevie and Lindsey here. So real. Stevies's eyes scream agony.

@mindchime

RIP Christine. Your vocals will never die on this song.

@GunsNBudder

Christine was backup in this song. She's barely audible, if at all.

@thegreyman4920

Lindsey Buckingham sings this song...

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