Gone Going
Black Eyed Peas/Black Eyed Peas/Black Eyed Peas Lyrics
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Get on stage and play the guitar
Make a little money, buy a fancy car
Big old house and an alligator
Just to match with them alligator shoes
He's a rich man so he's no longer singing the blues
He's singing songs about material things
And platinum rings and watches that go bling
He a star now, but he ain't singing from the heart
Sooner or later he's just gonna fall apart
Cause his fans can't relate to his new found art
He ain't doing what he did from the start
And that's putting in some feeling and thought
He decided to live his life shallow
Cash in his love for material
And its gone, gone, going,
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
You see yourself in the mirror
And you feel safe cause it looks familiar
But you afraid to open up your soul
Cause you don't really know, don't really know
Who is, the person that's deep within
Cause you are content with just being the name brand man
And you fail to see that its trivial
Insignificant, you addicted to material
I've seen your kind before
Your the type that thinks souls is sold in a store
Packaged up with incense sticks
With them vegetarian meals
To you that's righteous
You're fiction like books
You need to go out to life and look
Cause, what happens when they take your material
You already sold your soul and its
And its gone, gone, going,
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
You say that time is money and money is time
So you got mind in your money and your money on your mind
But what about, that crime that you did to get paid
And what about, that bid, you can't take it to your brain
Why you on about those shoes you'll wear today
They'll do no good on the bridges you've walked along the way
All that money that you got gonna be gone
That gear that you rock gonna be gone
The house up on the hill gonna be gone
The gold, on your grill gonna be gone
The ice on your wrist gonna be gone
That nice little Miss gonna be gone
That whip that you roll gonna be gone
And what's worst is your soul will be gone
And its gone, gone, going,
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
The lyrics to the song "Gone Going" by Black Eyed Peas reflect on the pitfalls of materialism and the danger of losing one's sense of self in pursuit of fame and fortune. The singer Johnny starts off as a struggling artist, but he ultimately sells out in order to achieve success. He loses the passion that drove him to create music in the first place, and his fans are unable to relate to his newfound shallow lifestyle. The chorus emphasizes the transience of all things, even money and material possessions.
The second verse shifts focus to the listener, who is encouraged to confront their own addiction to material goods. The person is portrayed as someone who is content to "look familiar" and hide their true self from the world. They are addicted to brands and superficial things, failing to see the true value of life. The third verse contains a call to action, urging the listener to reflect on the things that truly matter in life, and to chase those instead of empty riches. The song ends with a final refrain of the chorus, emphasizing the importance of living life with meaning and purpose.
Line by Line Meaning
Johnny want to be a big star
Johnny desires fame and recognition
Get on stage and play the guitar
He thinks playing guitar is the way to stardom
Make a little money, buy a fancy car
He wants the material possessions associated with fame
Big old house and an alligator
He wants to live in an extravagant mansion
Just to match with them alligator shoes
He wants to fit in with the wealthy and fashionable
He's a rich man so he's no longer singing the blues
His financial success has eliminated his past struggles
He's singing songs about material things
His music now focuses on possessions and wealth
And platinum rings and watches that go bling
He's obsessed with flashy jewelry
But, diamonds don't bling in the dark
Material possessions lose their value when not shown off
He a star now, but he ain't singing from the heart
His music has lost its emotional depth and sincerity
Sooner or later he's just gonna fall apart
He will not be able to sustain his fame and success without authenticity
Cause his fans can't relate to his new found art
His current music doesn't resonate with his original fan base
He ain't doing what he did from the start
He's abandoned his original style and message
And that's putting in some feeling and thought
He used to create music with depth and emotion
He decided to live his life shallow
He chooses superficiality over depth
Cash in his love for material
He prefers money over creating honest, meaningful music
And its gone, gone, going,
Everything he's worked for will disappear eventually
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
He realizes the emptiness and insignificance of material possessions
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
Even the essence of life may disappear
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
Individuals who prioritize material possessions will ultimately lose them
You see yourself in the mirror
You are self-aware and recognize your own reflection
And you feel safe cause it looks familiar
You're comfortable with your own appearance and identity
But you afraid to open up your soul
You're hesitant to reveal your true self to others
Cause you don't really know, don't really know
You're unsure of your own identity and values
Who is, the person that's deep within
Your innermost self is shrouded in mystery
Cause you are content with just being the name brand man
You prioritize societal status and material possessions over individuality and authenticity
And you fail to see that its trivial
You haven't realized the insignificance of material possessions
Insignificant, you addicted to material
Your attachment to possessions is detrimental and damaging
I've seen your kind before
I recognize your type of person
Your the type that thinks souls is sold in a store
You're someone who believes spirituality can be bought and sold like a commodity
Packaged up with incense sticks
Spirituality in commercialized form
With them vegetarian meals
The idea that certain diets are inherently more spiritual
To you that's righteous
You believe that these material symbols are markers of righteousness
You're fiction like books
Your persona and attachment to materialism is inauthentic and false
You need to go out to life and look
You should seek out authentic experiences and perspectives
Cause, what happens when they take your material
You will suffer greatly if your possessions are taken away from you
You already sold your soul and its
You have foregone authenticity and true self-actualization for the sake of material possessions
And its gone, gone, going,
All your possessions will disappear one day
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
The insignificance of material possessions
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
The fleeting nature of life and loss of essence
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
Materialistic individuals will ultimately lose their possessions
You say that time is money and money is time
You equate time and money as interchangeable commodities
So you got mind in your money and your money on your mind
You're preoccupied with financial gain and capitalistic pursuits
But what about, that crime that you did to get paid
You may have committed immoral or illegal acts for the sake of money
And what about, that bid, you can't take it to your brain
You cannot take your money with you after death
Why you on about those shoes you'll wear today
You're distracted by superficial and temporary possessions
They'll do no good on the bridges you've walked along the way
Material possessions have no lasting significance in one's journey through life
All that money that you got gonna be gone
Your wealth will eventually disappear
That gear that you rock gonna be gone
The material possessions you value so much will disappear
The house up on the hill gonna be gone
Your extravagant home will not last forever
The gold, on your grill gonna be gone
Even your flashy dental work is temporary
The ice on your wrist gonna be gone
Your expensive jewelry will eventually disappear
That nice little Miss gonna be gone
Even your romantic relationships will not last forever
That whip that you roll gonna be gone
Even your luxurious car will eventually disappear
And what's worst is your soul will be gone
Your attachment to material possessions will hinder your personal growth and authenticity
And its gone, gone, going,
The fleeting nature of material possessions
Gone, everything gone, give a damn,
The insignificance of material possessions
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing,
The ephemeral nature of life and its joys
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone.
Individuals who prioritize material possessions will ultimately lose them
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: WILL ADAMS, JACK JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Johnny want to be a big star
Get on stage and play the guitar
Make a little money, buy a fancy car
Big old house and an alligator
Just to match with them alligator shoes
He's a rich man so he's no longer singing the blues
He's singing songs about material things
And platinum rings and watches that go bling
But, diamonds don't bling in the dark
He a star now, but he ain't singing from the heart
Sooner or later he's just gonna fall apart
'Cause his fans can't relate to his new found art
He ain't doing what he did from the start
And that's putting in some feeling and thought
He decided to live his life shallow
Cash in his love for material
And it's gone, gone, going
Gone, everything gone, give a damn
Gone be the birds when they don't want to sing
Gone people, up awkward with their things, gone
You see yourself in the mirror
And you feel safe 'cause it looks familiar
@rubyseas4353
this song reminds me of my childhood... still such a gem
@newtempphone-ash9507
👍
@JosephDutra
Truly one of Black Eyed Peas best songs!
@alistairjimenez9491
This is the best song of The Black Eyes Peas. Because it's about a real story. Their story.
@stebang
XD it's *Jack Johnson ft. The Black Eyed Peas, this is the best song of Jack Johnson.
@muellerd123
sorry not true. find their houses on MTV Cribs. Addicted to material? Totally
@AnhDonoi
Omg, this best and most true comment is found. They went from where is the love to my lady lumps....
@craiger0069
@@muellerd123 lol this aged well
@RexfromIslaNublar
Well they’re back and their latest album has tons of streams on Spotify
@Soulful_Life07
This song is so damn underrated!
This song is gold for 90s child.❤