Also impressive is Krauss's unwavering commitment to being an independent-label artist who has succeeded far beyond the scope of many major-label artists. She has circulated freely within pop, mainstream country and roots music circles, as a solo artist and with her long-time band Union Station, creating impeccably produced records that appeal to an equally wide-ranging and inquisitive audience. Krauss has continued doing things the old-fashioned way: following her heart and whatever path the music takes her on.
Gone Gone Gone
Alison Krauss Lyrics
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You said love could not erase
The ever present memory of another face
I tried to make you love me
How I could I be so blind
To think I'd be the one to change your mind
And if I'm gone before you start
Well you can find me in your heart
Who can say if its right wrong
I've waited for you too long
And if I can't hold on
I'm Gone
When you came to me
I said love will find a way
For every heart that leaves another heart must stay
I guess you couldn't see
As the shadow's in the night
It seems the time for us just wasn't right
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "I'm Gone" by Alison Krauss & Union Station describe a failed romantic relationship where the singer realizes that her love interest is not fully committed to her despite her efforts to make him stay. In the first verse, the singer addresses her love interest, acknowledging that he came to her with emotional baggage from a past relationship. Despite her efforts to make him forget his past love and focus on her, the singer has come to realize that he is not fully invested in their relationship. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that she is hopeful that love will find a way to make things work, but her love interest cannot see it. They part ways and the singer comes to terms with the fact that she cannot force someone to love her.
The chorus of the song is a statement of resilience and a refusal to wait any longer for her love interest to come around. She acknowledges that she may not be physically present, but she will always linger in his heart. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to terms with the fact that the relationship was not meant to be, and she is ready to let go and move on with her life.
Line by Line Meaning
When you came to me
At the beginning of our relationship
You said love could not erase
You explained that your love for me could not erase
The ever present memory of another face
The constant memory of a previous lover
I tried to make you love me
I attempted to make you love me
How I could I be so blind
I was ignorant to the reality of the situation
To think I'd be the one to change your mind
To believe that I could alter your thoughts and feelings
And if I'm gone before you start
If I am no longer here when you realize
Well you can find me in your heart
You will still have a piece of me in your heart
Who can say if its right wrong
It is difficult to determine the correctness
I've waited for you too long
I have waited for you for an excessive amount of time
And if I can't hold on
If I am unable to continue
I'm Gone
I will be gone for good
When you came to me
During the beginning of our relationship
I said love will find a way
I claimed that love will find a solution
For every heart that leaves another heart must stay
When one person departs, another person will remain
I guess you couldn't see
I suppose you failed to notice
As the shadow's in the night
Similar to shadows in the evening
It seems the time for us just wasn't right
It appears that the timing was not in our favor
[Chorus]
Repeating the main refrain of the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRIS WEBBY, ELLIOT GLEAVE, OLIVER DENE JONES
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@rustyspigot1876
I know that no one will ever read this but I need to say it. This album is PERFECT. And unlike other perfect albums, of which there are a few, this one sounds like it was really fun to make.
@tmt8425
Won Grammy for best song and best album. So you comments are on on the mark.
@johnedwards2051
yeA your right saw the last year in bmore yousit in shock
@nigelthomas7554
You said it, I read it and yes it does look like perfect fun!
@annamarie2754
It truly is!!!!!!
@ellenfransen1825
Done very nice. As a dutch girl, I have to ask: are they a pair? I see them singing more duets together
@joaopaulohammes61
A true rock legend that is not stuck in the past.
@rayannehorne3468
Country is making me crazy
@kilimanjarno
and a true bluegrass legend who is also not stuck anywhere.
@nikolaus2688
The song is from 1964 though...