She's Gone
Bob_Marley_-_1978_-_Kaya Lyrics

My woman is gone (woman is gone)
The singer repeats that his woman has left him, emphasizing his loss and perhaps his confusion as to why.

She had left me a note hanging on my door
The woman left a message for the singer, explaining her reasons for leaving and making clear that she could not continue in the relationship.

She say she couldn't take it, she couldn't take any more
The woman found something about the relationship unbearable, and was overwhelmed by the need to leave for her own well-being.

The pressure around me just couldn't see
The artist was unaware of the stress or negative environment that had built up around the pair, perhaps indicating communication issues.

She felt like a prisoner who needs to be free
The woman felt trapped in the relationship, and one of her core needs was to have personal autonomy and freedom to make her own choices.

Fools have tried, yeah wisemen have failed
The singer acknowledges that even intelligent or experienced people can't prevent a relationship from falling apart sometimes.

Oh, listen to me, honey, life could never be another jail
The singer wishes to convince the woman that life is not meant to feel like a prison, that it is better to be honest about their relationship struggles rather than stay in misery.

Still we know now we'll never see smoke without fire
The artist agrees that there was likely some underlying problems or issues in the relationship, even if they couldn't tell what they were at the time.

And everyone you see has a heart desire
The artist may be contemplating that everyone has wants and needs, and it's important to listen to them in order to build successful relationships.

She made it through the exit (she just couldn't take it)
The woman managed to leave the relationship, despite any emotional difficulty or conflict that may have arisen during the process.

And, oh, my children, if you see me cryin'
The singer's emotional state is affecting those closest to him, likely indicating he is struggling to process or move on from the breakup.

If you see me, if you see me, if you see me
The artist seems to repeat the phrase to emphasize that he needs someone to acknowledge his pain and offer support.

Oh, mocking bird, have you ever heard Words that I never heard?
The singer is wondering if there is some knowledge or wisdom he can gain from nature, or if there is something he can't see or hear in his current situation.

She's gone (she's gone), she's gone (she's gone), she's gone
Closing with the repetition of the song's title drives home the loss and finality the singer is feeling.