Long Gone
Chris Cornell (www.pinchala.cl) Lyrics
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I used to watch your flowers grow
Now it's raining and all your petals turns to stone
I've been praying
I turn around and see my rose
But you faded
You left me now it's time to go
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
[Chorus]
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone [Repeat: x3]
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
It may be to late our time is done
Baby
I think you've got your timing wrong
Hating
Exploring this while we're riding on
And it's crazy to think that I could be reborn
If you saved me
Now it's to late and you'll never know
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
[Chorus]
With broken wings (with broken wings)
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
With broken wings (with broken wings)
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
[Chorus]
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
The song "Long Gone" by Chris Cornell speaks about a relationship that has come to an end. The opening lines "I used to watch your flowers grow, now it's raining and all your petals turn to stone" symbolize the end of a phase of life and the beginning of a new one. The next lines show the singer realizing that his partner has left him, and it's time for him to let go and move on.
The following verse compares the singer and his partner's differences, which always led to conflict. His confessions might be hard for him to make, but he tells his partner that he needs to set her free, as it's time for him to move on. The chorus repeats the message that the singer is long gone and needs to fly alone, and it's too late to save the relationship.
Towards the end, the singer pleads to his partner to save him and be his angel, though he acknowledges that he can't fly with his broken wings. The final chorus brings back the message of the song, where the singer sets his partner free, acknowledging that they are like "diamond and glass" - incompatible and different.
Overall, "Long Gone" is a powerful portrayal of a painful breakup, with lyrics that are eloquent and evoke emotions of longing, sorrow, and acceptance. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, I used to watch your flowers grow
I used to be a part of your growth and happiness.
Now it's raining and all your petals turns to stone
The love and joy we shared have become hardened and unchanging.
I've been praying
I've been hoping for a change or a way out of this situation.
I turn around and see my rose
There are still glimpses of the beauty that we shared.
But you faded
Those moments of beauty are gone, and our love has faded.
You left me now it's time to go
You have left me, and it's time for me to move on.
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
You are strong and unbreakable, while I am fragile and easily shattered.
Like oil and water we always clash
We are fundamentally different and cannot coexist peacefully.
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
It's difficult for me to admit my own flaws and shortcomings.
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
I'm letting you go so that we can both find our own paths.
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
I've already moved on from this relationship.
You need to let me fly alone
I need to be free to make my own choices and find my own happiness.
It may be too late our time is done
Our relationship may be over and cannot be salvaged.
Baby, I think you've got your timing wrong
You may have missed your chance to save our relationship.
Hating, exploring this while we're riding on
We've been trying to work through our issues while we're still together, but it's not working.
And it's crazy to think that I could be reborn
I had hoped that our relationship could be renewed and restored, but now I realize that's unlikely.
If you saved me
If only you had acted differently, we could have saved our relationship.
Now it's too late and you'll never know
It's too late for us to save our relationship, and you may never understand what went wrong.
With broken wings (with broken wings)
I am struggling and hurting.
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I am unable to move past this pain and hurt.
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
I had hoped that you could be the one to help me heal and find happiness again.
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
You are still strong and unbreakable, but I remain fragile and easily shattered.
Like oil and water we always clash
Our fundamental differences continue to cause conflict and pain.
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
It's difficult for me to admit my own flaws and shortcomings.
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
I'm letting you go so that we can both find our own paths.
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
I've already moved on from this relationship.
You need to let me fly alone
I need to be free to make my own choices and find my own happiness.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: MARV GREEN, CANAAN LEE SMITH, BRETT BEAVERS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Alan-in-Bama
@SHORTY ROC oh ok, Cool man - So you were a Generation X teenager too…the 80’s music we got to enjoy was exactly what we’re both talking about….
The music styles were all over the place. It was created by all varieties of people , all ages and from all around the world … and it connected to everybody.
That’s what made it so good !
I listened to everything…. Metallica, Van Halen, LL Cool J, NWA, Sting, INXS, etc, etc…. and I still do.
And yeah, rap, rock, metal…. Doesn’t matter. If you can get your expressions out and connect with people, that’s what it’s all about. There’s no “color” to it.
Like you said, it’s about the human experience and emotions we feel in life.
Good luck to you man !
@joefowler3727
That's right you will see him Somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dream of
Once in a lullaby
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dream of
Dreams really do come true
Someday, I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me
Somewhere over the rainbow
Bluebirds fly
And the dreams that you dare to
Oh why, oh why can't I?
Well, I see trees of green and red roses too
I'll watch them bloom for me and you
And I think to myself
What a wonderful world
Well, I see skies of blue and I see clouds of white
And the brightness of day
I like the dark
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
The colors of the rainbow so pretty in the sky
And also on the faces of people passing by
I see friends shaking hands saying
How do you do?
They're really saying I, I love you
I hear babies cry and I watch them grow
They'll learn much more then we'll know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
World
Someday I wish upon a star
Wake up where the clouds are far behind me
Where trouble melts like lemon drops
High above the chimney top
That's where you'll find me
Oh, somewhere over the rainbow
Way up high
And the dreams that you dare to
Why oh, why can't I?
@southerncross5360
Sad song but it’s perfect for those who try to heal from a relationship where your love wasn’t returned...The worst is unrequited love...
Lyrics:
Baby, I used to watch your flowers grow
Now it's raining and all your petals turns to stone
I've been praying, I turn around and see my rose
But you faded, you left, me now it's time to go
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
It may be to late our time is done
Baby, I think you've got your timing wrong
Hating, exploring this while we're riding on
And it's crazy to think that I could be reborn
If you saved me now it's too late and you'll never know
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
It may be to late our time is done
With broken wings
(with broken wings)
I can't fly
(I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
With broken wings
(with broken wings)
I can't fly
(I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
It may be to late our time is done
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free.
@samyislam5513
Lyrics:
Baby
I used to watch your flowers grow
Now it's raining and all your petals turns to stone
I've been praying
I turn around and see my rose
But you faded
You left me now it's time to go
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
Maybe it's too late our time is gone
That's why I'm long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
Maybe it's too late our time is gone
Baby, I think you've got your timing wrong
Hating, exploring this while we're riding on
And it's crazy to think that I could be reborn
If you saved me now it's too late and you'll never know
You're like a diamond and I'm like glass
Like oil and water we always clash
Sometimes my confessions are hard for me
I'll tell you now I'm setting you free
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
Maybe it's too late our time is gone
That's why I'm long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
Maybe it's too late our time is gone
With broken wings
I can't fly
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
With broken wings (With broken wings)
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
With broken wings (With broken wings)
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
With broken wings (With broken wings)
I can't fly (I can't fly)
I'm gonna need you to save me, angel of mine
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
You need to let me fly alone
That's why I'm long gone, long gone
Maybe it's too late our time is gone
That's why I'm long gone
You need to let me fly alone (I can't fly)
That's why I'm long gone, long gone (I can't fly)
You need to let me fly alone
With broken wings, I can't fly
@pepperellie
The only man I've never met who literally broke my heart. No one ever will even come close to his talent and beauty. Forever missed ❤️
@francescakatz2884
Are you Romanian? Your name,that's all.
@kat3871
I agree 💯💯💯💔💔💔
@alessandromedici3156
Me too....and i'm a man.
@robinscarborough6969
I had just discovered this beautiful man when he was taken away from us too soon
@kimerleviccaro1957
Me too, you said it perfectly, my heart is broken too❤️💔
@luanabatista5220
Que música! Que letra! Que melodia! Perfeita❤
@RPedro-up4kn
Sinto sua falta todos os dias. Obrigado pela sua obra, pela sua vida, obrigado por tudo, Chris. Você foi muito importante pra minha transição pra vida adulta. Te amo.
@matth7297
I miss this guy every damn day. Love the music that we can look back and enjoy for eternity, but one of my biggest regrets was not seeing him live. RIP Chris Cornell
@bloodnick4u
Me too my friend, me too...