Go Away
W.Nelson Lyrics
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Go back to the new love that you've found.
Don't sweet talk me, 'cause I ain't listenin',
And you'll only make things worse by hangin' round.
I know that I'd be crazy,
If I took you back again.
But this foolish heart of mine,
So go away,
I feel much better when you're gone.
For you're the one who made me cry.
Now let me cry alone.
I know that I'd be crazy,
If I took you back again.
But this foolish heart of mine,
Might just weaken and give in.
So go away,
I feel much better when you're gone.
For you're the one who made me cry.
Now let me cry alone.
The lyrics of Willie Nelson's 'Go Away' express the emotions of a heartbroken person who has been left by their lover. The singer is devastated and finds it hard to handle the pain and the memories of the past. The person who left the singer has found new love, but the singer is not ready to move on yet. They plead with the ex-lover to leave them alone and not try to sweet talk them into forgiving and forgetting. The singer acknowledges that they would be crazy to take the ex back again because it would only lead to more heartache, but their "foolish heart" might fall for it all over again. The main message of the song is that the singer is better off alone and would rather cry alone than be hurt all over again.
The song is not just about heartbreak but also about the strength it takes to reject someone who has hurt you. It captures the struggle between the heart and the head when dealing with emotions that often lead to confusion and pain. Willie Nelson's vocals add to the mood of the song, with his signature style conveying the emotions perfectly. The lyrics and melody are simple yet poignant, making it a classic that resonates with people going through similar experiences.
Line by Line Meaning
Go away; can't you see I'm cryin'?
I want you to leave me alone because I am sad and do not want to talk to you.
Go back to the new love that you've found.
Please leave me and go back to your new lover because I do not want you anymore.
Don't sweet talk me, 'cause I ain't listenin',
Stop trying to convince me with kind words because I am not interested in hearing what you have to say.
And you'll only make things worse by hangin' round.
It's not helping if you stick around because you are only making things worse and prolonging my pain.
I know that I'd be crazy,
I am aware that it would be foolish of me to take you back.
If I took you back again.
I do not want to make the mistake of getting back together with you.
But this foolish heart of mine,
However, my heart may be foolish and tempted to give in.
Might just weaken and give in.
There is a possibility that I may give in and take you back again.
So go away,
Therefore, I urge you to leave me alone.
I feel much better when you're gone.
I feel better and more at ease when I am away from you.
For you're the one who made me cry.
You caused me pain and made me cry.
Now let me cry alone.
Please let me grieve and deal with my sadness on my own.
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Written by: Willie Nelson
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