If You Go Away

NKOTB, New Kids on the Block

About If You Go Away

"If You Go Away" is a song by pop group New Kids on the Block (although the group was credited under the moniker of NKOTB on the jacket.) Released as a stand-alone single on 1992, the only new song on the compilation H. I. T. S., it was later included on their 1994 album Face the Music. Written by John Bettis, Trey Lorenz and Walter Afanasieff, the latter of whom also served as the songs producer. Lead vocals are shared by Jordan Knight and Joey McIntyre, with a spoken word by Danny Wood. It was, at that point, the first song the group put out after having split with longtime manager and producer Maurice Starr. 


Year:
1994
5:30
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Girl, I just can't live without you 

I know I hurt you
That's the last thing I meant to do
Sometimes I can be careless and blind
Can you forgive the fool that I've been? 

You know I love you
You're the one thing I have that's true
My life used to be nothing to me
I never want to feel that again 

[Chorus]
If you go away girl
You're taking my heart with you
If you go away girl
You'll be breaking my heart in two
If you only stay girl
I promise you the world
So please don't ever go away, no

You know I need you
I'm so sorry that I made you cry
You are everything good in my life
Your tears have finally opened my eyes 

[Chorus]

I was so wrong to ever look at another baby
Even the strongest man can stumble and fall
And I'll do anything for you
Anything to be in your arms again
Baby don't let this be the end 

[Chorus]

Girl, I just can't live without you 

Never, ever leave me girl
You promised your love to me forever
Say you'll never leave me girl 
Say you'll never leave me girl

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New Kids on the Block

New Kids on the Block (also initialized as NKOTB) are an American boy band from Boston, Massachusetts, assembled in 1984 by producer Maurice Starr. The band consists of brothers Jordan and Jonathan Knight, Joey McIntyre, Donnie Wahlberg, and Danny Wood. more »

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Written by: WALTER AFANASIEFF, BETTIE, TREY LORENZ

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Song Background
"If You Go Away" is a song by the American boy band New Kids on the Block. It was released as a single from their fourth studio album, Step by Step, on November 12, 1991.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Composition
The track is a ballad, which showcases the group's vocals and harmonies. The lyrics talk about the fear of losing someone you love.
Music Video
The music video for the song features the band members performing amidst a series of rain-soaked cityscapes.
Live Performance
The song was a fan favorite, and was included in the set list for the group's 1990 world tour.
Album Success
The song helped the Step by Step album to become the band's highest-selling album with over three million copies sold in the United States.
Grammy Connection
"If You Go Away" was actually the B-side to the group's single "Games". "Games" was later nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1991.
Songwriters
"If You Go Away" was a collaboration between several songwriters and producers including Al Lancellotti and Johnny Christiansen.
Variety of Release
The single was made available on several formats including a 7" vinyl, 12" vinyl, cassette, and CD.
Notable Cover
The band Ne-Yo sampled "If You Go Away" in their song "It's You" from the album "Year of the Gentleman" (2008).
Legacy
Despite it not being one of the group's major hits, the song remains a beloved song among fans, resulting in it often being featured in the set lists of their reunion tours.

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