Meaning of "Queen Of The Go-Go Girls" by Mudcrutch

The song "Queen Of The Go-Go Girls" captures the bittersweet end of a relationship where one partner is more invested than the other. The man in the song recognizes the superficiality of the woman's world, referred to as a fantasy world, where she is the Queen of the Go-Go Girls. Despite enjoying the royal treatment he received, he decides to leave, knowing that the woman may not truly care as much as he does. The lyrics portray a sense of detachment and resignation, with the woman's laughter and smiles masking a deeper emotional emptiness. The man's departure signifies a realization that the connection was not as deep or meaningful as he had hoped, and he chooses to move on, walking away from the illusion of love and happiness that the woman represents.