Discover the story of the song > Charlie I Gotta Go – Black Star Riders

The song is about a man who has given up on promises and has lost faith in love. He feels trapped in a cycle of disappointment and wants to leave his current situation. He references the Altamont Speedway, which was the site of a tragic event in 1969, as a turning point where love turned to fear. He knows he needs to move on and says goodbye to Charlie, his partner, before walking out the door.