The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, syndicated as The Banana Splits and Frien… Read Full Bio ↴The Banana Splits Adventure Hour, syndicated as The Banana Splits and Friends Show, was an hour-long American package television program featuring both live action and animated segments, that ran for 31 episodes on NBC Saturday mornings from 7 September 1968 to 5 September 1970. The series was produced by Hanna-Barbera Productions; the Banana Splits characters were designed by Sid and Marty Krofft; the series' sponsor was Kellogg's Cereals.

Don't Go Away
The Banana Splits Lyrics

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Don′t go away, Go-Go Girl
Even though you wanna dance
Don't go away, Go-Go Girl
You need to try romance

Tonight could be the night
′Cause you're lookin' cute
Dancin′ all around

In your white Go-Go Boots
Go-Go Girl

Don′t go away, Go-Go Girl
There's nothing I won′t do
To make you mine, Go-Go Girl
I will spend my whole life through

Livin' in a Discotek
Learnin′ every dance that's new
So don′t go away, Go-Go Girl
Unless I go with you,
Go-Go Girl
Go-Go Girl

Tonight could be the night
'Cause you're lookin′ cute
Dancin′ all around
In your white Go-Go Boots
Go-Go Girl
Go-Go Girl

Don't go away, Go-Go Girl

Don′t go away, Go-Go Girl
Don't go away, Go-Go Girl

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Banana Splits' "Don't Go Away (Go-Go Girl)" express the singer's desire for a Go-Go Girl to stay with him and try romance, rather than just dancing. He compliments her cuteness and Go-Go Boots and promises to do anything to make her his. The lines "Livin' in a Discotek / Learnin' every dance that's new" suggest a desire to be with her and to experience the excitement of disco culture together.

The song reflects the popularity of Go-Go dancing in the 1960s, particularly in the American nightclub scene. The Go-Go Girl was a popular figure in these dance clubs, often dressed in mini-skirts and high boots, and performing energetic dance moves. The singer's desire for her reflects the appeal of this subculture, particularly for young men seeking thrills and excitement.

Interestingly, the song was originally written for The Archies, a fictional band created as part of the Archie Comics franchise. However, it was ultimately recorded by The Banana Splits, a real-life band who were also the stars of a children's television show. "Don't Go Away (Go-Go Girl)" became one of the band's most popular songs, in part due to their TV show's popularity among young audiences.

Line by Line Meaning

Don't go away, Go-Go Girl
Please don't leave, Go-Go Girl

Even though you wanna dance
I know you want to dance, but please stay

You need to try romance
Give me a chance to show you romance

Tonight could be the night
This could be the night for us

′Cause you're lookin' cute
Because you look attractive

Dancin′ all around
Moving and grooving to the music

In your white Go-Go Boots
Wearing your stylish white Go-Go Boots

There's nothing I won′t do
I am willing to do anything

To make you mine, Go-Go Girl
To make you my girlfriend

I will spend my whole life through
I will dedicate my entire life to you

Livin' in a Discotek
Living in the discotheque