I'm Gone
Bob & Jerry Lyrics


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I gave you all the love I had and all my money too
And told you there was not a single thing I wouldn't
But all you ever did was find a way to make me blue
You're always out there somewhere foolin' 'round
I don't know why I love you you're so wild and fancy free
You lie and cheat and only cause me pain and misery
I swear one of these days you're gonna be the death of me
But baby I won't take it layin' down

I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone
I'm gonna come back and scream and carry on
I'm gonna cause trouble and strife
Just like you've done all my life
I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone

You know that I'm your prisoner when you hold me in your arms
Oh baby you can make me melt when you turn on your charms
And then you go and do me wrong and set off my alarms
The way you choose to treat me just ain't right
You think you've got me beat but you don't know me very well
Cause when the angels call me and release me from your spell
I'll learn all the secrets of the super natural
And make a guest appearance every night

I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone
I'm gonna come back and scream and carry on
I'm gonna cause trouble and strife
Just like you've done all my life
I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone

I'm gonna cause trouble and strife
Just like you've done all my life
I'm gonna come back and haunt you




I'm gonna come back and taunt you
I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "I'm Gone" by Bob & Jerry convey the emotions and experiences of someone who has been mistreated and hurt in a relationship. The singer expresses how they gave their love and financial support to their partner, believing that there was nothing they wouldn't do for them. However, instead of reciprocating this love and loyalty, the partner continuously causes sadness and deceit, leading to the singer feeling blue and heartbroken. Despite all the pain and misery caused by their partner's actions, the singer refuses to passively accept it.


In the chorus, the singer declares their intention to haunt and cause trouble for their partner even after they are gone. This is a metaphorical way of saying that they will not be forgotten, and their presence and memory will continue to affect their partner's life. By vowing to "scream and carry on" and "cause trouble and strife," the singer seeks to assert their influence and make their partner feel the consequences of their actions. They want to hold their partner accountable for the pain they have caused throughout the singer's life.


The second verse reveals the singer's vulnerability and the contradictory nature of their feelings towards their partner. Despite experiencing mistreatment and feeling like a prisoner in the relationship, they also acknowledge being susceptible to their partner's charm. The lyrics depict the conflicting emotions the singer experiences, from being melted by their partner's charm to feeling betrayed and alarmed when their trust is broken. However, they believe that one day they will be freed from this toxic pattern and discover the secrets of a higher power, suggesting a sense of empowerment and liberation.


In the final chorus, the singer reinforces their determination to haunt and taunt their partner even after they have passed away. The repeated line "I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone" emphasizes their resolve to make their presence and impact felt despite not being physically present. By vowing to cause trouble and strife, the singer is seeking revenge and wants their partner to experience the same pain they inflicted throughout their shared life.


Overall, "I'm Gone" explores themes of betrayal, empowerment, and the desire for justice in a volatile relationship. The lyrics evoke a sense of resilience and defiance, as the singer refuses to be forgotten and pledges to make their partner face the consequences of their actions even beyond death.


Line by Line Meaning

I gave you all the love I had and all my money too
I poured my heart and financial resources into our relationship


And told you there was not a single thing I wouldn't
I promised to do anything for you


But all you ever did was find a way to make me blue
Yet all you ever did was find ways to make me sad


You're always out there somewhere foolin' 'round
You're always engaging in unfaithful behavior


I don't know why I love you you're so wild and fancy free
I don't understand why I still love you despite your carefree and unpredictable nature


You lie and cheat and only cause me pain and misery
You consistently deceive, betray, and bring me nothing but sorrow and distress


I swear one of these days you're gonna be the death of me
I firmly believe that one day you will be the cause of my demise


But baby I won't take it layin' down
But I won't passively accept it anymore


I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone
Even after I'm gone, I will return to torment you


I'm gonna come back and scream and carry on
I will come back to express my anger and frustration loudly


I'm gonna cause trouble and strife
I will bring chaos and conflict


Just like you've done all my life
Similar to how you've caused turmoil throughout my entire existence


You know that I'm your prisoner when you hold me in your arms
When you embrace me, I feel trapped and under your control


Oh baby you can make me melt when you turn on your charms
You have the power to make me weak and vulnerable with your seductive behavior


And then you go and do me wrong and set off my alarms
But then you betray me, triggering my sense of danger


The way you choose to treat me just ain't right
Your actions towards me are simply unjust


You think you've got me beat but you don't know me very well
You believe you have defeated me, but you underestimate my resilience


Cause when the angels call me and release me from your spell
Because when divine intervention sets me free from your influence


I'll learn all the secrets of the super natural
I will acquire knowledge of supernatural forces and phenomena


And make a guest appearance every night
And I will manifest myself as a spectral presence every night


I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone
I will return after I'm gone to haunt and torment you


I'm gonna come back and scream and carry on
I will come back to express my anger and frustration loudly


I'm gonna cause trouble and strife
I will bring chaos and conflict


Just like you've done all my life
Similar to how you've caused turmoil throughout my entire existence


I'm gonna come back and haunt you
I will return to haunt you


I'm gonna come back and taunt you
I will come back to mock and tease you


I'm gonna come back and haunt you when I'm gone
Even after I'm gone, I will return to torment you




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Written by: Robert Brown

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@ellenr.3549

Great version of a great song.  Jerry Lee always does a song his way.

@samking73

My two favorite musicians!

@bettyloumarcom4908

I've always liked Bob Will's music, and now I know why: It's jazz! (with a western flavor)

@manoelluiz2697

Excelente, demais. maneco - Brasil.

@gasper47

Always love it when the fiddle comes in a boogie woogie song

@TheFarmerfitz

2 completely different versions... Jerry lee's rocking version. and Bob Will's&Tommy Duncan's version....love'em both....

@bobcarroll6649

add leon redbone to the list

@andymassingham

Shouts through throat issues like a pro!

@mickbrod1

as far as my wife is concerned J L LEWIS can do no wrong jerry lee rules supreme in our house I think he raced at this one too fast .bob & I have been sent to the shed.seriousely we have seen jerry lee live three times all three shows were great. I love bobs big band posts.

@jimlugenbeel8510

good stuff!!!

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