Long Gone
Akon ft. Rock City Lyrics
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I used to tell my homie
Slow down time after time
But he never would listen
Until he got some time
The life that he was living
I knew it wasn't right
The judge gave him that sentence
You don't miss the water
Til the well runs dry
Don't miss the living til they die
Don't know the reason
Don't know why
We just let life pass us by
[Chorus:]
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone (gone away)
Away away away away
Long long gone
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone away
Away away away away
Long long gone
[Rock City:]
See my best friend used to stay with me
Each and every day he'd chill with me
Always told me to pray for me
But I always thought that he'll be fine
Now I got to watch his mother cry
Cos she loved him child
Don't miss the water
Til the well runs dry
Don't miss the living til they die
Don't know the reason
Don't know why
We just let life pass us by.
[Chorus:]
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone away
Away away away away
Long long gone
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone away
Away away away away
Long long gone
So don't you take for granted
The life you've been handed
Be thankful and grateful
Cause life goes on
With or without you
Plus there's so many people worse off than you
With no chance of changing
It's truly up to you
[Chorus:]
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone away
Away away away away
Long long gone
Cause you never know (never know)
What you got (what you got)
Until it's gone away
Away away away away
Long long gone
The song Long Gone by Akon and Rock City is about the importance of cherishing the people around us and living life to the fullest. The lyrics describe the regret that comes when we lose someone or something that we took for granted. The verses talk about friends who didn't listen and ended up in prison for life, and the loss of a good friend who passed away unexpectedly. The chorus repeats the message that we don't know what we have until it's gone, and the bridge encourages listeners to appreciate what they have and be thankful, since life goes on with or without us.
The song's message is a universal one, reminding us to be present and show gratitude for the people and things we have in our lives. It also highlights the importance of listening to advice from those close to us and taking responsibility for our own choices. Long Gone is a powerful reminder to make the most of every moment and not take anything for granted.
Line by Line Meaning
I used to tell my homie
I would advise my friend
Slow down time after time
I would frequently tell him to slow down
But he never would listen
Unfortunately, he never took my advice
Until he got some time
Until he was sentenced to prison
The life that he was living
I knew the life he was living was not right
I knew it wasn't right
I had a sense that something wasn't right
The judge gave him that sentence
The judge sentenced him to life in prison
And put him up for life
He received a life sentence
You don't miss the water
You don't realize the value of something
Til the well runs dry
Until you no longer have it
Don't miss the living til they die
Don't take people for granted until they're gone
Don't know the reason
I don't understand why people act the way they do
Don't know why
I don't understand the purpose behind certain actions
We just let life pass us by
Sometimes we don't take the time to appreciate life and the people in it
Cause you never know (never know)
Because you can't predict the future
What you got (what you got)
What you have in life
Until it's gone (gone away)
Until it's no longer present in your life
Away away away away
Far away and out of reach
Long long gone
It's been gone for a long time
See my best friend used to stay with me
My best friend used to live with me
Each and every day he'd chill with me
He would spend time with me every day
Always told me to pray for me
He would always ask me to pray for him
But I always thought that he'll be fine
I assumed that he was going to be okay
Now I got to watch his mother cry
Now I have to witness his mother's tears
Cos she loved him child
Because she loved him like her own child
So don't you take for granted
Don't overlook
The life you've been handed
The life you've been given
Be thankful and grateful
Appreciate what you have
Cause life goes on
Because life continues
With or without you
Whether or not you're a part of it
Plus there's so many people worse off than you
Moreover, there are many people who have a more difficult life than you
With no chance of changing
These people have no opportunity to improve their situation
It's truly up to you
It's ultimately your decision
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