"Go Your Own Way" is a song born from the raw emotions of a breakup, written by Lindsey Buckingham about his split from bandmate Stevie Nicks. The lyrics capture the struggle of maintaining a professional relationship after a romantic one has ended, with Buckingham describing the opening line as the start of a conversation about coming to terms with not being over someone. Though Nicks objected to a specific lyric she felt was untrue and designed to provoke her, Buckingham kept it, believing it to be a truthful observation. The song, featured on the band's 1977 album Rumours, embodies the personal strain within the band's relationships during that period. Playing this song channels the defiant spirit of moving on, even when emotions are still deeply intertwined.