In 1977, Marlena puts her own jazzy and sassy spin on the timeless tune with her version titled "Go Away Little Boy". Mixed in with the original lyrics are Marlena's earthy and sometimes funny lyrical touches, such as "Let the doorknob hit ya where the dog should bit ya little boy" and "Don't look like our lips ain't never gonna have another chance to meet". All the while, the song is backed by a smooth 70's style groove that keeps you humming.
While the original song is about the the realization of a relationship that should not happen, Marlena take is about a woman that doesn't want to be bothered with a man that cannot hold his own. When you listen to it, you can't help but visualize the entire situation as she sings it. She paints a great picture.
Go Away Little Boy
Marlena Shaw Lyrics
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Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wooo ooo go away.
Go away little girl
Go away little girl
I'm not supposed to be alone with you
But our lips must never meet
I belong to somebody else and I must be true.
Please go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wooo ooo go away.
Go away little girl
Go away little girl
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
When you are near me like this
You're much too hard to resist
So go away little girl
Call it a day little girl
Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Please go away.
The lyrics to Marlena Shaw's "Go Away Little Boy" are about a girl who is pursuing a man who is already in a committed relationship. The man is trying to resist the girl's advances due to his loyalty to his partner. She makes it clear that he needs to leave and that they can never be together, even though he finds her irresistible. The repetitive chorus of "go away little girl" speaks to his desire for her to leave, and "it's hurting me more each minute that you delay" emphasizes the painful struggle that he is facing.
The song sends a powerful message about fidelity and staying true to one's commitments, even when faced with temptation. The lyrics provide a cautionary tale for those who may be tempted to cheat on their partner or to pursue someone who is already taken. The song's overall tone is melancholic and regretful, suggesting that the man may be struggling with his own sense of guilt and longing for the girl.
Line by Line Meaning
Won't you go away (little girl)
Please leave me alone, I don't want you around.
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
I really don't want you to be here and wish you would leave.
Wooo ooo go away.
Once again, I want you to go away and leave me alone.
I'm not supposed to be alone with you
I shouldn't be in a situation where it's just you and me.
Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
I am aware that you are attractive and tempting.
But our lips must never meet
I cannot give into temptation and betray my commitment to someone else.
I belong to somebody else and I must be true.
I am committed to being faithful to someone else and can't be with you.
It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
Your presence is painful because I'm struggling to resist the temptation to be with you.
When you are near me like this
Being close to you is making it difficult for me to control my desires.
You're much too hard to resist
You are too tempting for me to handle and I am struggling to resist your advances.
Call it a day little girl
It's time for you to leave once and for all, and for me to move on from this situation.
Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
I know I will regret it if I give in to my desire to ask you to stay, so please just go.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King
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