The album captures the beauty of the Everly's stunning close harmonies to create a moving and powerful testament to these traditional ballads. The album is set for release on 25 November 2013 in the United States and worldwide.
The album features reinterpreted versions of traditional songs like “Down in the Willow Garden” and the the often-covered “Barbara Allen” next to country classics like Karl Davis’ “Kentucky.” In a press release, Armstrong (a longtime Everly Brothers fan) says the project originated after he discovered Songs Our Daddy Taught Us a couple years ago.
Long Time Gone
Billie Joe + Norah Lyrics
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I tried to be your very own
There'll be a day you'll want me only
But when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
You're gonna be blue and all alone
You'll regret the day you seen me leavin'
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
You'll see my face through tears and sorrow
You'll miss the love you called your own
Baby, there'll be no tomorrow
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
I'll be a long time gone
I'll be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
The song "Long Time Gone" by Billie Joe and Norah speaks of a betrayal in a romantic relationship. The first line "You cheated me and made me lonely" indicates that the singer's partner had been unfaithful, causing the singer to feel betrayed and isolated. Despite their hurt, the singer still loves their partner and hopes that they will eventually realize their mistake and want the singer back. However, the singer has decided to leave, and he/she plans to be away for a long time.
The chorus repeats the line "Be a long time gone" showing that the singer is determined to stay away for a significant amount of time. They're sure that their partner will miss them and regret their actions. The second verse talks about the heartbreak their partner will experience after they leave. It seems that they were the ones who were always there for their partner and made them feel loved. Still, their partner took them for granted and now they'll experience emotional pain after being left alone.
The final verse shows that the singer is resolute to leave, and they know that their partner will never find love like what they had with the singer again. They emphasize that they won't be coming back, and there will be no tomorrow for their relationship. Altogether, the song speaks to the theme of heartbreak and betrayal in a relationship and the resolve to move on and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
You cheated me and made me lonely
Your actions caused me pain and isolation
I tried to be your very own
I attempted to belong only to you
There'll be a day you'll want me only
A time will come when you desire me exclusively
But when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
However, once I depart, I won't be around for a while
You're gonna be sad, you're gonna be weepin'
You will experience sadness and tears
You're gonna be blue and all alone
You'll feel depressed and so completely alone
You'll regret the day you seen me leavin'
You'll come to feel remorse for the moment I walked away
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
Because, when I bid you farewell, I won't return for a while
You'll see my face through tears and sorrow
You'll recall my visage through tear-filled eyes and misery
You'll miss the love you called your own
You'll long for the affection you deemed exclusively yours
Baby, there'll be no tomorrow
However, there will be no future for us two
'Cause when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
For I shall be long gone when I take my final leave of you
I'll be a long time gone
I will be away from you for a considerable amount of time
I'll be a long time gone
I will remain absent for quite some time
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
A lengthy time span shall pass before I return after I leave
Yes, when I leave, I'll be a long time gone
The distance between us will be considerable once I bid adieu
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: FRANK HARFORD, TEX RITTER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rosaleen Harrington
Love this, Billie Joe appreciates all types of music genres, nothing wrong with that
Aaron Willsey
To me, punk has always been about doing whatever the fuck you want to do and not letting anyone tell you otherwise. Billie Joe has always done that, and I am so stoked for this album because it is Billie Joe doing what he wants to do, just like everything else he has always done. It's just an added bonus that Norah Jones is on it because I love her voice and her style. I cannot wait for this album!
meadboymom
I could not agree more!!! Love, Love, Love BJ and have always been a Norah fan.
Carla Taylor
Spot on!
Dallin Moon
Incredible that an iconic punk rock superstar is providing better country music than most of what comes out of Nashville these days. Didn't expect such a great country song from Billie Joe.
Isolde Potgieter
Absolutely agree. Too beautiful
Joy Winfree
I think NORAH calmed his arse down. Always look for a calm lady buddy. I raised boys.
Doug Whitmoyer
You should look up The Knitters.
Melanie Tarantino
Billie joe's voice is really good for country music
ExpTube1969
Billie's voice is really good for... every kind of music.