If You Gotta Go, Go Now Lyrics
Bob Dylan · Other Songs - Bob Dylan
There's something you must see.
I want to be with you, gal,
If you want to be with me.
But if you got to go,
It's all right.
But if you got to go, go now,
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm questionin' you.
To take part in any quiz.
It's just that I ain't got no watch
An' you keep askin' me what time it is.
But if you got to go,
It's all right.
But if you got to go, go now,
Or else you gotta stay all night.
I am just a poor boy, baby,
Lookin' to connect.
But I certainly don't want you thinkin'
That I ain't got any respect.
But if you got to go,
It's all right.
But if you got to go, go now,
Or else you gotta stay all night.
You know I'd have nightmares
And a guilty conscience, too,
If I kept you from anything
That you really wanted to do.
But if you got to go,
It's all right.
But if you got to go, go now,
Or else you gotta stay all night.
It ain't that I'm wantin'
Anything you never gave before.
It's just that I'll be sleepin' soon,
It'll be too dark for you to find the door.
But if you got to go,
It's all right.
But if you got to go, go now,
Or else you gotta stay all night.
If You Gotta Go, Go Now
Bob Dylan's 'If You Gotta Go, Go Now' stands as a quintessential example of his folk-rock evolution, capturing the restless spirit of the late 1960s. Recorded during a period where Dylan was refining his songwriting to address themes of departure and uncertainty, the track reflects the era's cultural shift toward introspection and social commentary. The song's melodic structure and lyrical depth showcase Dylan's ability to weave personal narrative with broader societal observations, making it a staple in his discography. As a recording that has influenced countless subsequent artists, it remains a significant work within the American folk and rock canon, embodying the transitional nature of the time in which it was created.