The "first couple" of Vegas, Steve and Eydie married in 1957, after each ha… Read Full Bio ↴The "first couple" of Vegas, Steve and Eydie married in 1957, after each having successful solo careers, including appearing together and separately on Steve Allen's "Tonight Show". They had their biggest solo and duet hits in 1963 (Steve: "Go Away Little Girl", Eydie:
"Blame It On The Bossa Nova", together: "I Want To Stay Here".

Go Away Little Girl
Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴

Won't you go away (little girl)
Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
Won't you go away (little girl)
Woo ooh go away.

Go away little girl
Go away little girl
I'm not supposed to be alone with you

Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
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)
Woo ooh 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.

Overall Meaning

The song "Go Away Little Girl" performed by Steve Lawrence and Eydie Gorme talks about being tempted to cheat but knowing that it's the wrong thing to do. The singer of the song gently tries to convince the subject to leave, acknowledging that he finds her desirable but also acknowledging that he is dedicated to someone else. He respects his partner and knows that he has to be faithful to her, even though resisting the little girl's charm is difficult.

The lyrics convey a sense of moral integrity through the lens of temptation. The overall message is that even when faced with strong temptation, one can still choose the right path. The singer is willing to lose a potential romantic connection to maintain his relationship's strength, showing that love and loyalty are more important than fleeting desires.

Overall, the song's message is timeless and still resonates with listeners today. It conveys a sense of inner conflict and the choice between instant gratification and long-term values.

Line by Line Meaning

Won't you go away (little girl)
I wish you would leave me alone.

Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
I do not want you to be here with me.

Won't you go away (little girl)
Again, I hope that you would leave me be.

Woo ooh go away.
Please go away.

Go away little girl
I need you to leave me alone.

Go away little girl
I do not want you here.

I'm not supposed to be alone with you
Being alone with you is not appropriate.

Oh yes I know that your lips are sweet
I acknowledge that you are attractive.

But our lips must never meet
However, we cannot kiss.

I belong to somebody else and I must be true.
I am in a committed relationship and I have to stay faithful.

Please go away little girl
I am begging you to go.

It's hurting me more each minute that you delay
It's difficult for me each moment that you stay here.

When you are near me like this
When you're close to me like this,

You're much too hard to resist
It's tough for me to resist you.

So go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
Please leave right now before I cannot resist asking you to stay.

Call it a day little girl
It's time for us to end things for today.

Please go away little girl before I beg you to stay.
I am imploring you to leave before I ask you to stay.

Won't you go away (little girl)
Once more, I wish you would leave me alone.

Wish you wouldn't stay (little girl)
I do not want you to remain here.

Won't you go away (little girl)
Please go away.

Please go away.
I am asking you to leave.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gerry Goffin, Carole King

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

TRACKS

Genre not found

Artist not found

Album not found

Search results not found

Song not found

Comments from YouTube:

Paul Wilson

45w↑3

Steve Lawrence is my favourite singer. So smooth and his voice is truly unique. Wonderful

Cynthia's Channel

13y↑41

I LOVE THIS SONG!!! So many memories!! I sure was LUCKY to be in the 60's, being in school, going to all the teen clubs, just hanging out!! What a life we had in those day! Thanks for posting a BUNCH of memories Cynthia

Rob Chamberlin

1y↑1

Unfortunately I didn't experience all of this great era of music firsthand. Wish I did. I learned to appreciate it later on and still do.

J S Levenson

1y↑2

This song can get into dark and light thoughts. Better to keep thoughts pure light, peaceful and loving. ❤️

JOLENE Carlisle

2y↑25

This song is so soothing. I have loved it since 1959. As well as Steve's smooth beautiful voice, & Beautiful smile.

John J Smith

1y↑3

No other voice today like Steve Lawrence. With one note you know its Steve Lawrence. He is a great singer and with his wife Eydie Gormé the two of them knocked out the hits in the 1960’s and 1970’s. Both of them were incredible singers in their own right. So glad to have great memories of these two.

Rosemary Picciotti

3y↑4

Love This song reminds me when I was a teenage girl in New York great memories.🌹

maricle100

13y↑9

Isn't it just great? I mean, who would resist singing it and dancing to it at high school dance on friday night? Wonderful words, great singer and most tender meaning. Incredible time when everything seemed right, confortable and neverending. I, for one, believed it so! Miss it, though every time has its highlights. Thanks for uploading and sharing it.

Christine Mortensen

5y↑32

I was 13 years old when I first heard Steve Lawrence sing this song and I am nearly 70, and after a lifetime of listening to Steve Lawrence sing this timeless love song, I love it even more. I also was a BIG fan of the Nanny television series and he was perfect for the role of Morty Fine, Sylvia Fine’s, rarely seen husband. I am planning on downloading his music, as well as Eydie Gormé’s, once I figure out how to do it! Thank you Mr. Lawrence for enriching, not only my life, but so many others lives, with your music and incredible voice! I am deeply sorry for your personal losses. My heart feels for you.

musicandmovieguy55 reviewer

6y↑9

Great hit. Great singer! It's just too bad there is no video/film recording of Steve doing this great number, live. I remember seeing him decades ago in the 60's on Ed Sullivan and was immediately taken by his fabulous voice. What power and projection....and he made it look so easy. You just knew he was going to sell lots of records.....Girls loved him, and guys (some of us, anyway) wanted to be able to sing and look like him.....You could also easily tell that Ed Sullivan himself, thought a lot of him.

sjnathan100

11y↑9

I was a senior in high school when this song was popular. To this day it is still one of my favorite all time hits!

Douglas Wilkin

2y↑9

The vocals are a masterpeice of production. They are double tracked but more than that, often the double is in a subtle harmony with the primary. It creates a slightly haunting, almost melacholy. And all in 2:16! So well done. Bravo.

Herbert Kepnes

9y↑10

I had the pleasure of seeing Steve and Eydie perform live--True artists.
That kind of talent doesn't exist today!!!!!!!!!!!!!

caroline hayes

8y↑42

I was 10 or 11 years old when this came out and I owned it,I loved this then and 52 years later still do....he has a wonderful voice..this was a love song

Warrior girl

3y↑1

Me too!!

philip norris

2y↑1

Good for you, Caroline.

J-meida

2y↑1

Yikes

Brian Herrington

40w↑1

I was almost 7 and I remember it from the radio as well.

Mademoiselle Too

3y↑6

In 2021, I love this song. One of my absolute eclectic favorites!!!💖💖💖

Kim Anderson

8y↑24

I remember listening to this song with my dad and my grandpa when I was little and it brought back so many good memories. It's such a beautiful song and it brings tears of joy into my eyes.

Claire ForestGreenOrganGeek Dixon

4y↑4

Same here!

Scott Hiegel

3y↑14

Just beautiful. A soothing break from the crazy times we live in. Makes me long for calmer, more peaceful times.

Chris Cherest

9y↑14

I think that this is one of the best versions ever. Loved Steve and Edie in their duets.

Dale Herman

1y↑1

' Eydie '.

Glenn Hart

5y↑21

I have always loved this song and this version of it. Absolutely beautiful. Only wish it was longer!

david coy

11y↑32

WHATS NOT TO LIKE? A WONDERFUL SONG SUNG BY A WONDERFUL SINGER.....THOSE WERE THE DAYS...GONE.....BUT NOT FORGOTTEN!

sandiegotrojandawg

11y↑1

The song was released and sung by Steve Lawrence in 1962. It was written by Gerry Goffin and the great Carole King. It's a great tune with a beautiful melody. I bought it went it came out and have it still today.

Nilsa Smith

15y↑6

This song is very dear to my heart. The love of my life was 9 yrs older than me at the time (Iwas 18) and this song came out during that time. What memories!!!

Carolyn Sabina Freni

14y↑3

Love the pure concept in the lyrics Great melody ... Keep this kind coming!

555shortstop

7y↑84

Steve Lawrence had one of the nicest voices and great songs too

eternalbd

6y↑1

Another wonderful song from my young years. Such memories. Thanks for posting.

Clarissa Mezquia

4y↑4

I love his voice! I just keep listening to this! 😁

liam holden

11y↑2

Wonderful voice,very well sung,love it.

Johnny Cee

11y↑1

Eydie's singing will thrill those in Heaven from now until forever. I Cr 13:8a, love never fails!

Epperly Bradley

14y

Im 23 years old and see nothing wrong with this song! Its so sad that our world has come so twisted that we choose to take such an innocent song out of context and give it a disgusting and vulgar meaning! Now I think I know why people pine for such wonderful times as the 1950's and 1960's because people were so much more together with themselves!

edmond27355

What a pretty song. A man committed to one girl, desperately attracted to another. That's it. Great music, great singer. Fills the senses.

Dave Wollenberg

13y

Billboard's 122nd #1 hit of the rock era. Anybody catch Steve's appearance in 'the Blues brothers'? Good stuff! God bless!

Richard Caridi

I only remember the Steve Lawrence version & he did a great job with it just as his wife Edye Gorme. When I listen to her sing "What Did I Have That I Don't have Now" it's easy to see that she was another amazing talent.

Phil winick

1y↑1

Nobody did this like he did. this is the best version period

Louise Miller

10y↑35

The strings are beautiful with his romantic singing voice.

Uncle65788

10y

This was very beautiful dear ! There was a moment in time when a child mistook this sentimental tug for the real thing and fell apart.This all happened on television during a telethon where Steve Lawrence was performing this song. It truly became an emotional tug in its entirety with the viewing audience as well. Though Steve Lawrence is a very successful entertainer, it is this song and this event which I recall.

gipsie71

i used to love this song as a kid. Can't believe I almost totally forgot about it!

Irina Kuznetsova

8y↑1

классный певец, прекрасная музыка!!!

RandyBful1

14y↑5

I sang along with every song in the '60s. This was no exception.

Pat(RockinMama)

2y↑3

I have always love Steve Lawerence. He had such a smooth voice. <3

Harvey Stelman

6y↑3

I can remember this song like it was yesterday. Steve Lawrence's smooth voice, still have me singing it. When younger I even sang it in clubs

Marilou

What a voice💜

Ramona Clark

11y↑2

This brings warm memories of the last time I was out dancing with brother and spouse and sister and spouse. This song was played and danced with my brother for the last time. He was quite the dancer. Smooth!

Bonni Zajac

Love this song 💕

bangzoom77

11y↑8

It's a great song written by a great artist and sung by a great singer! It's totally riduculous to think anything else!

Robert Flomerfelt

3y↑5

ONE OF MY FAVORITE RECORDS "Go Away Little Girl" By Steve Lawrence Steve's awesome version is great!!!!!

1953Hawk

9y↑34

This song brings back a lot of memories and great ones at that.

Claire ForestGreenOrganGeek Dixon

4y↑2

I like oldies rock almost as much as I like classical music. I remember hearing this in the 80s. I enjoyed listening to oldies rock with my parents.

DAVID DORIAN GOLF

11y↑5

I remember putting this song into the jukeboxes......great song.

CarlDuke

15y↑1

I remember dancing to this at Junior High school dances. It wasn't until many years later that i learned that this very much rock 'n' roll top pops song was from the great Steve Lawrence. He also had hits two other similar type songs, Footsteps and Prety Blue Eyes.

Lynne romolo

2y↑2

I love this song

John Perilloux

13y

I remember playing this song on a jukebox in Cavite City, Philippines, in 1962 until I almost wore the record out, I still like it.

sagebrush wyoming

11y↑4

I remember when he sang this song on tv to a little girl on the set...she started crying because she misunderstood the words. It was one of my most memorable moments in television.

Chad Dunnam

8y↑29

Great song brings back a lot of memories.

Tom Barth

3y↑2

Interesting bit of trivia. Bobby Vee released his version of this song in March, 1962, but when this version was released later that year it took hold and Bobby Vee's version failed to chart. I'd love to know the backstory of how two artists were given the song at the same time. This rarely happens. Anyway, I love this song by anyone. Another bit of trivia. This is one of only nine songs to reach #1 on Billboard Hot 100 by two different artists (Donny Osmond's version also went to #1).

Randy Richards

My teenage girl friend danced to this song & everyone watched. Every Saturday night, dancing to the 60"s! You know Iooked at photos of us back then. That's when the air was cleaner & kids had a lot of respect & fun! Didn't we though! God bless you all. Enjoy listening!

DOYOULJCN

11y↑10

Auhhh - Steve and Edyie - what a wonderful duet they were. My condolences to the family.

Thomas Harper

This song was a #1 hit for Steve.

jackie k Vetter

7y↑5

Just love these songs. Great feeling

Jody07984

12y↑1

The term"Little Girl" was used generously in the 50s and 60s as a charming and poetic way to refer to teen girls for whom many of the songs were directed to.The pop music played was mostly about romance (unlike too much of today's "music" which is about drugs, gang-banging, violence or disrespecting police, women and each other.) In the 50s & 60s, most songs were from a teenage boy to a teenage girl or vice versa. Sadly, those days and songs of innocence and young love have been replaced by crap

Mario Rodriguez

2y↑5

Steve is a treasure . Loved him on the Carol Burnett sketches .

Dale Herman

Glad that you said that,..I agree.

lw bren

13y↑1

This song sure brings back good memories!!

jeannie pryor

3y↑7

I think the song was released in 1962,I have a copy of this record in my collection. (45 R.P.M.) thanks for sharing ,Mr. Lawrence was an outstanding performer!!!!!June 18,2021.

Brian Herrington

Late 62 I believe. I remember it from the radio and I was but a child at 6 years old. My Innocence and the era of the same.

yeung raymond

12y

First time i listened to this song played by Osmond Brothers i was abt 15,16 years old , times fly !! Thanks for sharing such beautiful oldies song.

mkl62

11y

To all you pro wrestling fans out there (like myself): This was the #1 song in the USA when Curtis Thompson came into the world (January 20, 1963). Besides using his given name, Thompson was also known as Firebreaker Chip.

llibnorhcop

15y↑1

I really like this song, it brings back memories.

Sandra J Lowry

Love Steve Lawrence! What a treasure! Wish he was still performing. God Bless him!

CJurasin

5y↑1

Great song and reminds me of LONG ago.....back when Top 40 radio music was beautiful!

Leonard Polito

8y↑74

Aah, great memories of 1963. Love this song by Steve.

Michael Rutledge

5y↑3

Leonard Polito I was 12 then, my 'girlfriend' was 11... we danced for the first time to this record.

Maelstrom

@Michael Rutledge and then now how old ??

Randy Richards

4y↑1

Maelstrom, every one no matter how old, will always have that young teenager inside them. You too, even when you're old, as you put it. Afterall, we, "THE REAL YOUNG GENERATION!" know the 60's will always be on top of them all!

Venanzio Calise

3y↑1

Song Is older 50s

Betty Gordon

@Venanzio Calise released in 62; 59 years ago already!

Tony Rice

My favorite song during Christmas of 1962. I still like to hear it and play it on my guitar occasionally.

K Marie

11y↑3

Always loved this song. brings back such good memories. Hardly ever hear such nice songs.

myrna c

11y

Steve was lucky to Get this song written by Carole King..Then again his voice was always fantastic....Hugh talent...God Bless him and RIP Edyie your great wife...

Hyphenate001

13y↑1

I was a child in the 60s, and while there were some things I can be nostalgic about, there are just as many things we all lived through which were just as bad, sometimes even worse than what we have going on today. People kept a lot more secrets then--the uncle who touched you inappropriately? Sexual harassment where you worked? Massacres in foreign countries, by the government we trusted? Can we really say the 60s was better? It was a simpler time, I grant. But better? No--not even close.

Karla Sona

10y

RIP Gerry .. your music filled the world!

Tony Rock

This song popped into my head while sleeping.

sandiegotrojandawg

This song was the first record I ever bought (1962). Love Bobby Vee's, Steve's, and The Happenings covers the best (also Donny Osmond does a great job with it, too).

David Williamson

Steve Lawrence sang this to a little girl with cerebral palsy on the Jerry Lewis telethon, I can't remember the year , but it was touching and adorable, thanks Steve .

dewey44

12y↑2

This classic was definitely released in 1962, as I remember it being all over the Chicago radio airwaves prior to Christmas. Thanks for posting.

Peg Lubin

10y↑1

Beautiful song!!

JudgeJulieLit

11y↑2

Wow, I did not know Carole King wrote this song. But Steve Lawrence sings it definitively, in his (as wife Edie's) trademark class-act seductively mellifluous* and naturalistic acting style. *Like Mel Torme, whose richly emotional yet urbanely romantic voice was "the Velvet Fog."

mkl62

13y

A #1 hit for Steve Lawrence. The first new #1 hit of 1963. We welcome in the new year. What will the music scene be like in this year? We will see as it unfolds.

Tammy Neylon

12y

I Love this song!!! Reminnds me of when i was little girl!

Pinky Pavlova

3y↑3

If this song cane out now it would have a whole different meaning

June Lynn

14y↑1

always loved this, so smooth, thanks for posting it!!!

Susan Grossman

39w

I am 69 years old and this song is just as lovely as when it was first released.

Cynthia's Channel

12y↑2

FANTASTIC MEMORIES, OF HIGH SCHOOL, THIS SONG HAS ALWAYS BEEN A FAVORITE!

Kittybell5350

14y

Brings me back to some of the best times of my life

Beverly Brooks

4y↑1

What an exceptional singer and such a nice guy!!

deana diedrich

15y↑1

A GREAT SONG !!!

Bill Hummel

11y

This is one of many Goffin/King hit songs (as in Carole King). Carole wrote the music and her husband at the time, Gerry Goffin, wrote the lyrics. Great song!

MrNathan791

3y↑1

I love this song. I first heard this song as a kid back in ‘72 when The Osmond brothers sang it. Steve Lawrence original is the best though.

EFBensonFan

One of Carole King's sweetest songs.

blue45bj

15y↑1

This was always my favorite song by Steve Lawrence. Thanks

Deo de villiers

3y↑1

Love it.

TheMisskitty1987

14y↑5

This brings me back to the best years of my life and brings back memories of my stepmothers nephew who I was crazy about , he use to always say this was our song. He joined the Army went to Nam and he neaver came home.

Betty Gordon

how sad; all those sacrificing their lives in viet name of our 1st long war. RIP to all those who gave everything and all those from other wars who never made it home again.

claire60

11y↑1

Love it

maureen1938

10y

Thanks for posting this beautiful video. The song and singers are fantastic. I love this share.

Bill LaConte

3y↑1

Pacific Coast Highway. I still have my 45 record of this song and I used to sing along with it over and over. I regret I never mentioned that to Steve.

Robert Sorrentino

13y

This is one of Carole King's early, Brill-Building-Period songs. Like Willie Nelson, she was responsible for producing a lot of hit songs...for other people...until she finally broke through with "Tapestry." Steve's engaging vocal, and Marion Evans' (believe it or not, a guy) minimalistic arrangement, really made this one during America's last sleeping Age of Innocence.

Kevin Kneeland

Marion is not a completely unusual name for a guy.
Marion Motley was an all time great running back in the NFL.

Kevin Kneeland

There was this other guy named
Marion Morrison, maybe you heard of him?

Frances Retes

2y↑1

I was eight when this came out. Where have the years gone. ❤️

Betty Gordon

2y↑3

STEVE LAWRENCE & EDIE GORME were both classy. steve had such a cool, comforting, soothing voice that i loved to sing along with. best wishes steve for a healthy/happy retirement years to you. betty gordon, ames, iowa