Go Away Stop Turn Around Come Back
Steve Martin/The Steep Canyon Rangers Lyrics

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I don't wanna lose you,
I know you think I do.
I know I must confuse you,
I swear I don't mean to.
When I say I love you,
You know just what I mean.
My thoughts not quite in heaven,
Somewhere in between.

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.
Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.

I don't want to offend you,
Wrong to be that way.
Don't know where to send you,
Here or far away.
Let's just say it's over,
Time to move along.
Wait it's Tuesday evening,
Our favorite show is on.

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.
Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.
Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.

When I say I love you,
You know just what I mean.
My thoughts not quite in heaven,
Somewhere in between.
I don't wanna lose you,
I know you think I do.
I know I must confuse you,
I swear I don't mean to.

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.
Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
Go away, stop, come back.

Go away, stop, come back.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Go Away Stop Turn Around Come Back" by Steve Martin and the Steep Canyon Rangers reflect a complex and confusing relationship. The singer is torn between loving and not wanting to lose the object of their affection, yet at the same time feeling unsure and confused about their own feelings. The repetition of "go away, stop, turn around, come back" speaks to the back and forth nature of the relationship, the push and pull of wanting to be close yet fearing getting too close. The line "my thoughts not quite in heaven, somewhere in between" suggests a hesitancy to fully commit to the relationship, while the reference to a Tuesday evening TV show highlights the banality of everyday life in contrast to the intensity of emotions.

The song seems to be about the struggle to communicate clearly and honestly in a relationship, as well as the fear of vulnerability and the difficulty of moving on. The repeated refrain reinforces the idea of indecision and uncertainty, as well as the idea that the relationship isn't quite over yet. The use of simple language and imagery makes it easy to relate to, while the catchy melody and upbeat tempo give it a more lighthearted feel.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna lose you,
I'm afraid of losing you

I know you think I do.
I'm aware of your perception of me

I know I must confuse you,
I understand that I cause you confusion

I swear I don't mean to.
I promise I don't intend to

When I say I love you,
My words are true and genuine

You know just what I mean.
You understand the depth of my feelings

My thoughts not quite in heaven,
My mind is preoccupied and unsettled

Somewhere in between.
Neither all good nor all bad

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
I vacillate between wanting you to stay and leave

I don't want to offend you,
I don't want to hurt or upset you

Wrong to be that way.
I know it's not the right way to be

Don't know where to send you,
I'm not sure what the best course of action is

Here or far away.
Whether you should stay or go

Let's just say it's over,
Our relationship has run its course

Time to move along.
It's time to let each other go

Wait it's Tuesday evening,
Let's put our problems aside for now and enjoy our favorite show

Go away, stop, turn around, come back.
I'm still struggling with my feelings and don't know what I want

Go away, stop, come back.
My emotions are conflicting and uncertain

Go away, stop, come back.
I'm torn between wanting you to leave and wanting you to stay

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, RIFF CITY SOUNDS, LLC
Written by: ALFRED FRANCIS PLATT, CHARLES R HUMPHREY III, GRAHAM SHARP, JOHN FRAZIER, NICKY SANDERS, STEPHEN GLENN MARTIN, STEPHEN MARTIN

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ALWAYS a mesmerizing experience to listen to them play.
EVERYONE compliments the other with their own unique sound and style.
A captivating group.
PLAY ON.