When you hear Catherine Britt speak, she sounds like what she is: a vivacio… Read Full Bio ↴When you hear Catherine Britt speak, she sounds like what she is: a vivacious young woman born and raised in Australia. When you hear her sing, though, it’s another story. For when Catherine Britt sings, what comes out is the achingly pure heartbreak and joy of country music, shaped by a love for the sounds of its golden era that is all the more startling because it comes from one so young, and from so far away. By some miracle that transcends time and place, this young Australian girl captures the timeless essence of country music and delivers it with an artistry and emotional depth so powerful that it has made believers out of everyone from Hank Williams’ original steel guitar player to pop superstar Elton John and country superstar Kenny Chesney.

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I'm Gone
Catherine Britt Lyrics

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Heard your key hit the lock, honey
It was three o'clock, you came crawling in
Saw you slip your boots off
Trying not to get caught
Coming home late again
While you thought I was sleeping
I was layin there a-thinking
About the way you been doing me wrong

So goodbye, farewell, so long
I'm gone

I'm gone like a southbound freight train
Semi on a four lane
Rolling down a one way track
I'm gone, see you later alligator
Baby, I ain't ever coming back
I'll be a long way from here
And you'll be crying in your beer
Like an old Hank Williams song
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone

I'm tired of your white lies, stupid little alibis
Shoulda known all along
Well, all my friends warned me
Told me what you used to be
Baby, now I'm catching on
Well, I wrote this little ditty
Just for you an' it ain't pretty
And you can't sing along
So goodbye, farewell, so long
I'm gone

I'm gone like a southbound freight train
Semi on a four lane, rolling down a one way track
I'm gone, see you later alligator
Baby, I ain't ever coming back
I'll be a long way from here
And you'll be crying in your beer
Like an old Hank Williams song
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone

I'll be a long way from here
And you'll be crying in your beer
Like an old Hank Williams song

So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Gone" by Catherine Britt is a powerful and emotional breakup anthem. The lyrics describe a woman who has had enough of her partner's constant lying and infidelity. She hears him come home late one night, and while he thinks she is sleeping, she reflects on all the ways he has wronged her. Finally, she declares that she is leaving him for good, and that she won't be coming back. The chorus, "I'm gone like a southbound freight train," reinforces the idea of her decisiveness and determination to leave.

The lyrics also reference the classic country singer Hank Williams, who was known for his sad and melancholy songs about heartbreak. The line "And you'll be crying in your beer, like an old Hank Williams song," suggests that the woman's ex-lover will be feeling sorry for himself, much like the singers in many of Williams' songs. Britt's use of this reference adds to the timeless and universal nature of her song.

Overall, "I'm Gone" is a cathartic and empowering breakup song that taps into the emotions of anyone who has ever been wronged by a partner. Its catchy melody and powerful lyrics make it a memorable addition to the country music canon.

Line by Line Meaning

Heard your key hit the lock, honey
I heard the sound of the key turning the lock on the door.

It was three o'clock, you came crawling in
You came in the house at 3 AM.

Saw you slip your boots off
I saw you taking your boots off.

Trying not to get caught
You were trying to sneak into the house without getting caught.

Coming home late again
You have come home late once again.

While you thought I was sleeping
You thought I was sleeping but I was actually awake.

I was layin there a-thinking
I was lying there thinking about what you have been doing to me.

About the way you been doing me wrong
I was thinking about how you have been treating me badly.

So goodbye, farewell, so long
I am saying goodbye and leaving you.

I'm gone like a southbound freight train
I am leaving quickly like a freight train heading south.

Semi on a four lane
It is like a semi truck on a four-lane highway.

Rolling down a one way track
I am heading down a one-way path that doesn't lead back to you.

I'm gone, see you later alligator
I am leaving you and never coming back.

Baby, I ain't ever coming back
I will never return back to you, baby.

I'll be a long way from here
I'll be far away from where you are.

And you'll be crying in your beer
You will be drinking and crying over my leaving.

Like an old Hank Williams song
You will be crying like a character in an old sad country song.

I'm tired of your white lies, stupid little alibis
I am tired of your lies and excuses.

Shoulda known all along
I should have known all along what kind of person you are.

Well, all my friends warned me
My friends told me about what you had done.

Told me what you used to be
They told me about what you used to do.

Baby, now I'm catching on
Now, I am realizing what they meant.

Well, I wrote this little ditty
I wrote this little song.

Just for you an' it ain't pretty
This song is for you and it is not a pleasant one.

And you can't sing along
You won't be able to sing along with this song.

So goodbye, farewell, so long
I am saying goodbye and leaving you.

I'm gone like a southbound freight train
I am leaving quickly like a freight train heading south.

Semi on a four lane, rolling down a one way track
It is like a semi truck on a four-lane highway rolling down a one-way path that doesn't lead back to you.

I'm gone, see you later alligator
I am leaving you and never coming back.

Baby, I ain't ever coming back
I will never return back to you, baby.

I'll be a long way from here
I'll be far away from where you are.

And you'll be crying in your beer
You will be drinking and crying over my leaving.

Like an old Hank Williams song
You will be crying like a character in an old sad country song.

So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
I am leaving and saying goodbye one last time.

Lyrics © DistroKid, OLE MEDIA MANAGEMENT LP, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: DAN HILL, KEITH STEGALL, CATHERINE BRITT

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