Long Gone
D-Moe Lyrics

The song Long Gone by D-Moe is an emotional ballad about the fear of being left behind by a loved one. The lyrics "Steal the words from my mouth and craft them once again, cause I will say anything so long as you aren't so long, so long gone" suggests that the singer is willing to say anything to keep the person they care about from leaving them. The sharp contrasting lines "Testing the water means having to stick my feet in, just as taking a bite means having to sink my teeth into, but nothing scares me quite like the thought of leaving, except seeing you leave" highlight the fear that the singer has of being abandoned by the one they love. The song is laden with images of insecurity and vulnerability; "Fill this cavity with cement instead of clay, I don't wanna burst and have all my insecurities spill".

The chorus repeats the phrase "so long gone" to emphasize the fear of losing the loved one. The repeated use of the phrase creates a haunting effect, as if the singer cannot shake off the fear of being abandoned. The final lines "Cause I'll never know if you want to hear this, that's what love does, it goes for the kill" suggests that love is a double-edged sword, it can bring both joy and pain. The singer acknowledges that being in love means putting oneself at risk of being hurt, but still chooses to express their love despite the possibility of rejection.