"Go Away Little Girl" is a song recorded by Bobby Goldsboro in 1962. The song was written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and originally recorded by Steve Lawrence in 1962. However, Goldsboro's version became the most popular and successful. The song tells the story of a man who is in a committed relationship with someone else, but he finds himself becoming attracted to another girl. Despite feeling the temptation and the sweetness of her lips, he knows he must resist and remain faithful to his current partner. The lyrics express his struggle and conflict, as he acknowledges that being alone with the other girl is against the rules and would betray his commitment. He tries to convince the girl to go away, not wanting to be tempted further. He knows that the longer she stays, the more difficult it becomes for him to resist her charms. The song portrays the internal battle between desire and loyalty, highlighting the complexity of human emotions when faced with temptations and conflicting feelings. Ultimately, the man pleads with the girl to go away before he can't resist and begs her to stay, realizing that it would never work out and cause pain to everyone involved. Overall, "Go Away Little Girl" explores themes of loyalty, temptation, and the importance of remaining faithful in a committed relationship.
