Don't Go Away
Margo Guryan Lyrics


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Don't go away
Now that you walked into my life
And brought me sunshine
Don't go away
Now that you opened up my door
And gave me flowers

Don't go away
Now that you painted a smile
On a face that knew how to cry
Don't go away
Now that you've shown me a way
That I don't have to say good-bye

Don't go away
Now that you walked into my life
And gave me good times
Don't go away
Now that you opened up my door
And brought me true love

Don't go away
Now that you planted a dream
In a mind that never knew how
Don't go away
How could I live without you
After you made me need you now

Don't go away
Now that you walked into my life
And gave me good times
Don't go away
Now that you opened up my door
And brought me true love






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Overall Meaning

Margo Guryan's song "Don't Go Away" is a sweet, heartfelt plea to a lover not to leave. The lyrics describe the positive impact this person has had on the singer's life - bringing sunshine, flowers, and smiles - and how they have opened the door to a world of good times and true love. The singer begs the lover not to go away, now that they have planted a dream in a mind that never knew how, and after they have made the singer need them.


The song is notable for its simple, yet effective lyrics, which communicate the singer's vulnerability and dependence on their lover. The repetition of the title phrase "Don't go away" reinforces the urgency of the request, and the gentle melody is a perfect fit for the sentimental lyrics. Overall, "Don't Go Away" is a charming love song that captures the feeling of being swept off one's feet by a new relationship and not wanting it to end.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't go away
Stay with me


Now that you walked into my life
Since you came into my life


And brought me sunshine
And made me happy


Now that you opened up my door
Since you gave me a chance


And gave me flowers
And brought me gifts


Now that you painted a smile
Since you made me happy


On a face that knew how to cry
On a face that was once sad


Now that you've shown me a way
Since you taught me something


That I don't have to say good-bye
That I can stay with you


Now that you gave me good times
Since you made me happy


Now that you brought me true love
Since you gave me real love


Now that you planted a dream
Since you gave me a vision


In a mind that never knew how
In a mind that was once unaware


How could I live without you
How could I survive without you


After you made me need you now
After you made me depend on you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, KHARI INTERNATIONAL
Written by: KAREN HARRIS, SCOTT A III WHITE

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