When You Go
Lisa Marie Presley Lyrics


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There's so much to offer
So much to throw away
The ever-present darker side
Is making you color blind
But luckily, my blinded one
I know you and not what you've done
Not what you've done
[Chorus]
You beautiful soul
When you go, a feeling that chokes
When you go, a fever that soaks
When you go, you go away into the unknown
When you go, you break my heart
Don't you go
Cause it chokes
It chokes

Given all, you are inside a shaft of light that you can't hide
But an idle mind will dominate and feed all the demons steak
When you walk around that old street
Where you lived and who you were then
You can have it again

[Chorus:Repeat x2]

It's a fever that soaks
You go away
Into the unknown
Into the unknown
When you go, you break my heart
Don't you go
Yeah




Cause it chokes
It chokes

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Lisa Marie Presley's song When You Go describe a person who seems to have everything but is struggling with the darker side of life. The song explores the battle between light and dark and highlights how easily one can become blinded to the good things in life. The lyrics suggest that the person mentioned has something special about them, described as a "beautiful soul", and that the thought of this person being gone is unbearable. The song also touches on the idea of nostalgia and the power of memories, as the person is encouraged to return to a place where they once lived and embrace the past.


The chorus of the song is particularly poignant, with the repetition of "When you go" emphasizing the fear of losing this person forever. The use of the words "fever that soaks" and "chokes" adds to the intensity of the emotion and suggests a deep connection between the singer and the person they are addressing. The lyrics are open to interpretation, but they could be seen as a plea to someone who is struggling to see the good in life and to hold on to the beauty of their soul.


Line by Line Meaning

There's so much to offer
There are many opportunities and possibilities available in life.


So much to throw away
Despite the abundance of opportunities, there are also many ways to squander or waste them.


The ever-present darker side
The negative aspects of life are always present and can be difficult to ignore.


Is making you color blind
The negativity is clouding your perception and preventing you from seeing the beauty and vibrancy of the world.


But luckily, my blinded one
Despite your current state of being blinded by negativity, I am fortunate enough to know the real you.


I know you and not what you've done
I understand who you truly are, not just your past mistakes or missteps.


You beautiful soul
You are a wonderful, kind-hearted person.


When you go, a feeling that chokes
When you leave, I feel a sense of suffocation and sadness.


When you go, a fever that soaks
Your absence is like a fever that consumes me.


When you go, you go away into the unknown
When you leave, you are venturing into the uncertain and unknown future.


When you go, you break my heart
Your departure causes me emotional pain and heartbreak.


Don't you go
Please don't leave me.


Given all, you are inside a shaft of light that you can't hide
Despite any flaws or mistakes you may have, there is a core of goodness within you that cannot be concealed.


But an idle mind will dominate and feed all the demons steak
If you allow yourself to become bored or complacent, your negative thoughts and tendencies will take over and grow stronger.


When you walk around that old street
When you revisit a place from your past.


Where you lived and who you were then
Reflecting on who you used to be and what your life was like in the past.


You can have it again
It is possible to return to a previous state of happiness or contentment.


It's a fever that soaks
The longing and desire to return to a previous state is overwhelming.


You go away into the unknown
Leaving behind what is known and comfortable for a new and uncertain future.


You break my heart, don't you go
Please don't leave me, as your departure would cause me emotional pain.


It chokes
The thought of your departure is suffocating and distressing.




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