Why Did You Go
The Bobbi-Pins Lyrics
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I don't wanna say goodbye to you
Love is one big illusion I should try to forget
but there is something left in my head
You're the one who set it up now you're the one to make it stop
I'm the one who's feeling lost right now
Now you want me to forget every little thing you said
but there is something left in my head
The feeling's so strong were lasting for so long
But I'm not the man your heart is missing
That's why you go away I know
You were never satisfied no matter how I tried
Now you wanna say goodbye to me
Love is one big illusion I should try to forget
but there is something left in my head
I won't forget the way you're kissing
The feeling's so strong were lasting for so long
But I'm not the man your heart is missing
That's why you go away I know
Sitting here all alone in the middle of nowhere
Don't know which way to go
There ain't so much to say now between us
There ain't so much for you
There ain't so much for me anymore
I won't forget the way you're kissing
The feeling's so strong were lasting for so long
But I'm not the man your heart is missing
That's why you go away I know
That's why you go away I know
The lyrics to The Bobbi-Pins's song "Why Did You Go?" speak to the hurt of lost love, the confusion of feeling sadness and longing while also recognizing that love can be a deceptive, illusory force. The singer is lamenting the fact that the person they loved has left them, and although they understand that they should try to forget this person and move on, there is still a lingering feeling that they cannot shake. The singer reflects on how strong their love was, how they will not forget the way their former lover kissed them, and struggles to understand why the relationship did not work out.
The lines "Love is one big illusion I should try to forget but there is something left in my head" highlight the theme of disillusionment in love, and how it can be difficult to fully let go of someone or something that once had such a strong grip on our emotions. The sense of being lost and unsure of what to do next is captured in the final lines "Sitting here all alone in the middle of nowhere/Don't know which way to go," emphasizing the melancholy tone of the song.
Overall, "Why Did You Go?" is a powerful ode to lost love that captures the confusion and pain of heartbreak, as well as the difficulty of letting go of a powerful emotion.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby won't you tell me why there is sadness in your eyes
I can see that something is bothering you, please open up and tell me what it is.
I don't wanna say goodbye to you
I don't want our relationship to end.
Love is one big illusion I should try to forget
Love can deceive us, and I should try to move on from this painful experience.
but there is something left in my head
Despite my efforts to forget, memories of our love still linger in my mind.
You're the one who set it up now you're the one to make it stop
You initiated this relationship, and now it's your responsibility to end it if you no longer want to be with me.
I'm the one who's feeling lost right now
I am confused and uncertain about what to do without you by my side.
Now you want me to forget every little thing you said
You are asking me to erase all the memories we shared together.
I won't forget the way you're kissing
I still remember the passionate moments we shared together.
The feeling's so strong were lasting for so long
Our love was intense and lasted for a considerable period of time.
But I'm not the man your heart is missing
I am not the person you truly desire and long for in your heart.
That's why you go away I know
I understand that you are leaving me because you want someone else.
You were never satisfied no matter how I tried
Despite my efforts to make you happy, you were still unsatisfied with our relationship.
Now you wanna say goodbye to me
You want to end our relationship now.
Sitting here all alone in the middle of nowhere
I feel isolated and lost without you.
Don't know which way to go
I am unsure about what direction to take without you in my life.
There ain't so much to say now between us
Our relationship has reached a point where there is very little left to say to each other.
There ain't so much for you
There is not much left for you in this relationship.
There ain't so much for me anymore
I cannot find fulfillment in this relationship anymore.
That's why you go away I know
I understand that you are leaving me because we cannot find happiness together anymore.
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@filthymost937
My Mom Cherie Rickman was in this group R.I.P. and God Bless!
@beckiebrown537
I had the great fortune to know all of the music group, I lived with my Aunt Linda, grandmother & grandfather, my family and the girls would sometimes practice at our home. Sometimes. I was a junior chaperone, because they did those things back then, and my mother was the driver and chaperone for the Bobbi-Pins when they drove to Cleveland for auditions.
@buckets212
Linda Brown (lead, alto), Candy Brown (alto), Mary Holman (lead, alto), Sherrie Ragland-Rivers (soprano), Cheri Rickman (soprano).
@rnrscrapbook
It's fantastic to hear this! I'm from Chillicothe and consider myself a local music historian. My hometown has had a wealth of talent for many years and the Bobbi-Pins are one of a number of local groups who had near-misses with fame.
@London3060
Thank you for this!!!!! This is the best... Linda is my grandmother.. I'm going to cover this.
@FirstImpressionsVideoCostaMesa
OH MY GOD...the BOBBI-PINS!!! Two of the ladies in this group are my COUSINS!! The others are all great friends. I remember when they cut this record...it was a really big deal! Great memories!
@guygrip2120
JASON HOW LUCKY I AM TO SPEAK TO THE SON OF YOUR MOM WHO WAS PART OF THIS GREAT GROUP AND QUIT RECORD I LOVE IT FIRST TIME I EVER HERD IT AND THAT BUILD UP OF ORCHRISTRA IS SO EMOTIONAL MAY YOUR MOM REST IN PEACE SHE IS WATCHEN OVER YOU AND WHAT THRILL TO WRIGHT TO YOU. THANKS .DNLD
@guygrip2120
what powerful spector record I am glad I have copy of this song. what great orchristra . GLAD TO HEAR THERE FAMILY MEMBERS TALK ABOUT THEM. WHAT DID BOBBIPINS LOOK LIKE? SHE HAD SUCH RONNIE SPECTOR VOICE. DID THEY LOOK LIKE RONNETTES OR CRYSTALS OR PIXIE THREE. THEY HAD SUCH SOUL VOICE. BEST NO SPECTOR PRODUCTION. I WISH I SAW THEM PERFORM THIS THEN AND NOW. LOVE THIS RECORD.
@GothicMod
If only this had been used in a Scorsese movie; Outstanding...;)
@DJshekky
this is fantastic! thanks for posting it! one of the women in the group is my aunt linda from chillicothe, not cleveland ohio. again, thank you ever so much for posting this!