Just Go Away
Blondie · Parallel Lines
Don't wanna see ya any more
Put up or shut up
Ya spell, ya read,
D.O.O.R.
Ya got a big mouth and I'm happy to see
Your foot is firmly entrenched where a molar should be
If you talk much louder you could get an award
From the Federal Communication Board
Don't be cruel
Be a thing - sweet thing
As a rule
Don't be sad
I left you in the street
You're pre-tab
I had to get away
Chorus:
Don't go away sad
Don't go pre-tab
Don't go be bad
Don't go away mad, just go away
O Don't ya know
Don't wanna see ya here no more
Pack it and move it
Ya spell, ya read, O.U.T. out
Don't be bad
A mad hatter's beret
Sometimes you look like you just made an escape
Don't be mad
Or lose your medicaid cool
Of course cool rhymes with fool
Don't go be bad
Cause you been had
Don't go away sad
Don't go away mad, just go away
O Don't ya know
Don't wanna see ya curse and pout
Pack it and move it
Ya spell, ya read, O.U.T. out
You got a big mouth and I'm happy to see
Your foot is firmly entrenched where a molar should be
Don't be mad or lose your medicaid cool
Of course cool rhymes with fool
About Just Go Away
"Just Go Away" by Blondie serves as a pivotal track on their 1978 album *Parallel Lines*, marking a significant shift in the band's sound and songwriting approach. While earlier works often relied on heavy guitar riffs, this recording features a more melodic, pop-oriented structure that highlights Debbie Harry's distinctive vocal delivery and Chris Stein's evolving production techniques. The song exemplifies the new wave movement's blend of punk energy with mainstream accessibility, establishing Blondie as a major force in late 1970s rock. Its enduring popularity stems from its catchy chorus and the way it captured the era's cultural zeitgeist, influencing countless subsequent artists who sought to merge electronic textures with traditional rock instrumentation. As a cornerstone of their discography, the track remains a definitive example of how the band successfully transitioned from their initial punk roots to a broader pop-rock identity.