If You Gotta Go, Go Now
Love's Urgent Plea: If You Gotta Go, Go Now
Lyrics
Listen to me baby, there's something that you must see
Expressing urgency and importance, asking the listener to pay attention.
I want to be with you, babe, if you want to be with me
Expressing a desire to be with the listener if the feeling is mutual.
But if you gotta go, it's all right
Assuring that it's acceptable if the listener needs to leave.
But if you gotta go, go now, or else, you got to stay all night
Reiterating that leaving is okay but suggesting a prompt departure to avoid staying all night.
It's not that I am asking you to take part in any kind of quest
Clarifying that the speaker isn't asking the listener to participate in a specific activity.
It's just that I ain't got no watch and you keep asking me what time it is
Explaining a practical reason for the communication - the speaker lacks a watch.
But if you gotta go, it's all right
Repeating the sentiment that it's fine if the listener needs to go.
But if you gotta go, go now, or else, you got to stay all night
Emphasizing the preference for a swift departure to avoid an overnight stay.
I am just a poor girl trying to connect
Describing oneself as a financially challenged individual seeking connection.
I certainly don't want you thinking that I ain't got any respect
Asserting the importance of respect and clarifying intentions.
But if you gotta go, it's all right
Reassuring that it's acceptable if the listener needs to leave the situation.
But if you gotta go, go now, or else' you got to stay all night
Reiterating the preference for a timely departure to avoid an overnight stay.
It ain't that I am wanting anything that you never gave before
Stating that the speaker doesn't desire anything beyond what the listener has already provided.
It's just that I'll be sleeping and it will be too dark for you to find the door
Explaining a practical barrier to the listener's departure - darkness making it hard to find the door.
But if you gotta go, it's all right
Repeating the acceptance of the listener leaving.
But if you gotta go, go now, or else, you got to stay all night
Reiterating the preference for a prompt departure to avoid an extended stay.
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