Charli XCX premiered this song with Christine during her set at Primavera Sound on May 30th, 2019.
In a post on Instagram, Charli explained the meaning of the song:
"This song is about those situations where you are surrounded by loads of people but feel so isolated and alone. I feel like that a lot of the time in social situations. I never know what to do with myself, I feel so insecure and out of place and lost. I feel like a lot of people I know get those feelings. When it comes to me, I’ll either party through it and try to escape my feelings or I will totally cave in. The emotions that come alongside anxiety are so huge and crippling. This song is about breaking down but it’s also about breaking free. It feels like one big external scream. Both this song and video are a huge release of energy for me. When I hear it and when I dance to it I feel truly euphoric and alive, like I’m pushing out all the bad feelings from my brain. Its like I’m channeling all my anger and frustration (and sometimes sadness) into dancing it all away."
Speaking to Apple Music, she also said:
"This is the bop. The song of the summer, if I don’t say so myself. Me, Christine, dancing on a car, rain: What more do you want? We literally gave you everything."
Gone
Charli XCX Lyrics
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But it feels so cold in here
I am just now realizing, they don't care
I try real hard, but I'm caught up by my insecurities
Pour me one more, watch the ice melt in my fist
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they're making me feel lately
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they're making me loathe
They're making me loathe, yeah
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love?
I will lay down (lay down)
But they're staring, their eyes like two shining stones
I see myself (myself) and I look scared and confused
Wait, did they just talk?
Why is it too loud? (Is it loud?)
Do they wish to run to me? (Me)
Am I a smoke? Am I the sun? Who decides? (Oo-ooh)
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they're making me feel lately
They're making me weird baby, lately
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they're making me loathe
They're making me loathe
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus la, baby
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus la
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Why do we?
Keep, keep, k-keep water run
Keep, k-keep, k-keep, k-peep the water (I)
Keep, k-keep, k-peep
Keep, keep
Keep
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Keep
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
The lyrics to Charli XCX's "Gone" provide a look into the mind of someone who is struggling with their sense of self-worth and their relationships with others. The repeated line "I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people" showcases the singer's frustration with those around them and the negative impact they are having on their mental state. The line "Why do we keep when the water runs?" could be interpreted as a metaphor for why people hold onto relationships or situations that are no longer good for them. The singer acknowledges that they are already gone, indicating that they have made the decision to leave this negative situation.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of disconnection, with lines like "Am I a smoke? Am I the sun? Who decides?" suggesting that the singer is feeling lost and unsure of their place in the world. The line "Why is it too loud? (Is it loud?)/ Do they wish to run to me? (Me)" could suggest that the singer feels disconnected from others and unsure of how to connect with them, even though they may be desperate for that human connection.
Overall, the lyrics to "Gone" showcase the internal struggle of someone who is grappling with their own insecurities while also trying to navigate the complexities of their relationships with others.
Line by Line Meaning
I have to go, I'm so sorry
I need to leave, I apologize for this
But it feels so cold in here
The environment is uncomfortable and unwelcoming
I am just now realizing, they don't care
I am coming to the realization that those around me are indifferent
I try real hard, but I'm caught up by my insecurities
Despite my efforts, I am held back by my doubts and fears
Pour me one more, watch the ice melt in my fist
Pour me another drink and observe as the ice in my glass dissolves
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
I am emotionally unsteady and strongly dislike those around me
How they're making me feel lately
Their recent behavior has had a negative impact on my emotions
They're making me weird baby, lately
Their actions have caused me to act strange as of late
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we hold onto things that are fleeting and temporary?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we continue to love despite being wrong or misguided?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Why do we abandon things when the goal has been reached?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Don't look for me, I have already left
I will lay down (lay down)
I will rest or surrender
But they're staring, their eyes like two shining stones
Others are observing me intently, their eyes glistening with interest
I see myself (myself) and I look scared and confused
I see myself and realize that I appear fearful and uncertain
Wait, did they just talk?
Did I just hear them say something?
Why is it too loud? (Is it loud?)
Why is the volume so high?
Do they wish to run to me? (Me)
Do they want to approach me?
Am I a smoke? Am I the sun? Who decides? (Oo-ooh)
Am I a fleeting presence or a powerful force? Who determines this?
Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus la, baby
Don't search for me, I am no longer here
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
An exclamation or confirmation
Keep, keep, k-keep water run
Continue to hold onto the transitory
Keep, k-keep, k-keep, k-peep the water (I)
Hold onto the fleeting item, even if it is disintegrating
Keep, k-keep, k-peep
Continue holding on to the fleeting, even if it is not perfect
Keep, keep
Continue holding on, despite doubts
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Don't look for me, I have already left
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alexander Cook, Charlotte Aitchison, Heloise Letissier, Jonnali Parmenius, Linus Wiklund, Nicolas Petitfrere
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@mariocastro3957
🔥 lyrics 🔥
[Verse 1: Charli XCX]
I have to go, I'm so sorry, but it feels so cold in here
I am just now realizing they don't care
I try real hard, but I'm caught up by my insecurities
Pour me one more, watch the ice melt in my fist
[Pre-Chorus: Charli XCX]
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they making me feel lately
They making me weird, baby, lately
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they making me loathe
They making me loathe, yeah
[Chorus: Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens]
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love?
[Verse 2: Christine and the Queens]
I would lay down (Lay down)
But they staring, their eyes like two shining stones
I see myself (Myself), and I look scared and confused
Wait, did they just talk? Why is it too loud? (Is it loud?)
Do they wish to run through me? (Me)
Am I a smoke? Am I the sun? And who decides? (Oh)
[Pre-Chorus: Christine and the Queens]
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they making me feel lately
They making me weird, baby, lately
I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people
How they making me loathe
They making me loathe, oh, mmm (Yeah)
[Chorus: Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens]
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby (Baby)
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
[Bridge: Charli XCX & Christine and the Queens]
(Cruels endroits)
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus là, baby
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus là (Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
Why do we? Ah
[Outro: Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens & Both]
Keep, keep, k-keep the water running
Keep, k-keep, k-keep, k-keep the water run
Keep, k-keep, k-keep the
Keep, keep the, keep
Keep
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Keep
Why do we keep when the water runs?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we love if we're so mistaken?
Keep, keep, keep
Why do we leave when the chase is done?
Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
@Elena-ib5gf
they look like good friends!
@victoriasantos9071
historians be like
@prue5562
that's what mom said
@Bawsten
“And they were roommates”
@merques1
@@Bawsten "omg they were roommates"
@bill2908
just gals being pals
@amilcarcarcamo7676
I can see more chemistry here between Christine and Charli XCX than Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello in Señorita
@Lm-yr4fb
Same here lmao
@djjta1234
omg yeah!
@tredecim.
lmaoooo