Meaning of "Go Now" by David Cassidy

The lyrics of "Go Now" capture the heartbreaking moment of realizing that a relationship is coming to an end. Despite still being in love, the protagonist knows that it's time for their partner to leave to spare themselves the pain of witnessing their emotional breakdown. The internal conflict of wanting the person to stay, but also knowing that they must go for both of their sakes is evident in lines like "Don't you even try to tell me that you really want to see it end this way." Through the repetition of "go now," the urgency and inevitability of the departure are emphasized, highlighting the difficulty of letting go of someone you still care for deeply.