Gone
Better Than Toast Lyrics
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It's a shame she said
A shame she said it's gone
But if you call me with something you need it's a shame
You said it's gone
Gone, you'll miss is when you need it and it's gone
It's never coming back
You'll miss it when you realize that it's gone
It's gone
I used to care, I used to swear
I felt it, you never felt it
You never felt a thing
That's the difference between me and you
I thought I knew but I just turned out wrong
Say goodbye cause it's gone
Say goodbye cause it's gone
The lyrics of Better Than Toast's song "Gone" speak about a relationship that has hit rock bottom, and there's no way to go but backwards. The opening line, "You and I are going nowhere," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The author allows the listener to fill in the blanks, as to whether "nowhere" is meant to refer to an actual place or the place their relationship stands. It is clear that the relationship is drifting apart, and the couple is on the verge of a breakup. The line "It's a shame she said, a shame she said it's gone" confirms the conclusion that the relationship has hit its end.
The chorus of the song emphasizes how the person who wants to "fix" the relationship will miss it when it's gone, and there's no coming back from that. The use of repetition further emphasizes that the singer is serious about the impending breakup. The lyrics, "I used to care, I used to swear I felt it, you never felt it, you never felt a thing. That's the difference between me and you. I thought I knew, but I just turned out wrong," depict the author's feelings of disillusionment towards their partner. The lyrics juxtapose the author's feelings with the partner's lack of empathy, leading to a damaged relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I are going nowhere
The relationship between the singer and the person he/she is talking to is not leading anywhere
It's a shame she said
The person he/she is referring to labeled the situation as regrettable
A shame she said it's gone
The person he/she is referring to stated that the situation is already over and cannot be brought back
But if you call me with something you need it's a shame
It would be regrettable if the person he/she is referring to only reaches out when he/she needs help
You said it's gone
The person he/she is referring to already confirmed that the situation is in the past and not recoverable
Gone, you'll miss it when you need it and it's gone
Once the opportunity or privilege is lost, one will only realize its value when it's no longer obtainable
It's never coming back
There's no way to revive or regain what was already lost
Cause it's gone
The situation or the relationship he/she is pertaining to is officially over
You'll miss it when you realize that it's gone
The temporary happiness that came with it will make one realize that they have lost something they shouldn't have
I used to care, I used to swear
The artist cared and was extremely committed to the situation or relationship in the past
I felt it, you never felt it
The singer was emotionally invested, but the other party never reciprocated the same emotions
You never felt a thing
The other party was indifferent and did not have the same level of emotional attachment.
That's the difference between me and you
The singer and the other person have contrasting views and emotions towards the situation or relationship.
I thought I knew but I just turned out wrong
The singer believed he/she had a clear understanding of the situation or relationship, but was mistaken.
Say goodbye cause it's gone
The singer advises saying farewell because the situation or relationship is no longer present.
Contributed by Audrey K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.