She's Gone
Daryl Hall ＆ John Oates Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Everybody's trying to tell me what's right for me
My daddy tried to bore me with a sermon
But it's plain to see that they can't comfort me
Sorry Charlie for the imposition
I think I've got it, got the strength to carry on
I need a drink and a quick decision
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Better learn how to face it
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Pay the devil to replace her
She's gone, what went wrong
Get up in the morning look in the mirror
I'm worn as her tooth brush hanging in the stand
My face ain't looking any younger
Now I can see love's taken her toll on me
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Better learn how to face it
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Pay the devil to replace her
She's gone, what went wrong
Think I'll spend eternity in the city
Let the carbon and monoxide choke my thoughts away
And pretty bodies help dissolve the memories
But they can never be what she was to me
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Better learn how to face it
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Pay the devil to replace her
She's gone, what went wrong
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
Better learn how to face it
She's gone (she's gone)
I can't believe that she's gone, oh I
I'd pay the devil to replace her
She's gone oh I, oh I'd
Better learn how to face it
She's gone (she's gone)
I can't believe that she's gone, oh I
I'd pay the devil to replace her
She's gone (she's gone)
She's gone (she's gone)
She's gone (she's gone)
She's gone (she's gone)
She's gone
The song "She's Gone" by Daryl Hall and John Oates was released in 1973 as a single from their album "Abandoned Luncheonette". The song became a commercial success and gained popularity across multiple countries. The meaning of the song is about a relationship that has come to an end and how the singer is struggling to accept the fact that his lover has left him.
The lyrics depict the singer's emotions after his girlfriend has left him. He is trying to convince himself that he can move on by indulging in casual relationships and distracting himself with alcohol. The chorus highlights his struggle in accepting her absence and how he is willing to do anything to bring her back. The reference to paying the devil to replace her is an exaggeration of the singer's desperation.
The final verse shows the singer's realization that moving on is futile. He acknowledges that no other person can replace his lost love and portrays his longing to stay lost in the city, drowning himself in toxic fumes and meaningless relationships. The song ends with the repetition of the singer's declaration of her absence and the chorus.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody's high on consolation
Everyone is trying to make me feel better
Everybody's trying to tell me what's right for me
Everyone is giving me advice on what to do
My daddy tried to bore me with a sermon
My father gave me a long lecture
But it's plain to see that they can't comfort me
It's clear that their words can't make me feel better
Sorry Charlie for the imposition
I apologize for bothering you
I think I've got it, got the strength to carry on
I believe I can handle this situation
I need a drink and a quick decision
I want a drink and to make a decision quickly
Now it's up to me, ooh what will be
It's my responsibility now and I don't know what will happen
She's gone, oh I, oh I'd
She left and I, oh I wish
Better learn how to face it
I need to accept the reality of her leaving
Pay the devil to replace her
I would do anything to have her back
She's gone, what went wrong
She left and I don't understand why
Get up in the morning look in the mirror
I wake up and see my reflection
I'm worn as her tooth brush hanging in the stand
I feel as consumed and depleted as her toothbrush hanging on the counter
My face ain't looking any younger
I'm starting to show the effects of love and heartbreak
Now I can see love's taken her toll on me
I realize love has had a negative impact on me
Think I'll spend eternity in the city
I will live in the city forever
Let the carbon and monoxide choke my thoughts away
I will allow pollution and toxins to distract me
And pretty bodies help dissolve the memories
Being with other attractive people may ease the pain of my memories
But they can never be what she was to me
Others can't replace what she meant to me
She's gone (she's gone)
She left
I can't believe that she's gone, oh I
I'm in disbelief that she left
I'd pay the devil to replace her
I would do anything to have her back
She's gone oh I, oh I'd
She left and I, oh I wish
Better learn how to face it
I need to accept the reality of her leaving
She's gone, what went wrong
She left and I don't understand why
She's gone (she's gone)
She left
She's gone (she's gone)
She left
She's gone (she's gone)
She left
She's gone (she's gone)
She left
She's gone
She left
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DARYL HALL, JOHN OATES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jamesgannon6192
Sorry to say… people don’t change…
They are who they are…
Good Luck moving on…
I really mean it…. My daughter has me doing a Storyworth to collect thoughts….
That was a question I had to answer
I told her the same thing…
We try to make better decisions but in the end sometimes we succeed and sometimes we fail
Good Luck 🍀
@tammystricklin2668
I’m still here in 2024 still listening to this great song.
@vinylforbreakfast3596
One of the best songs ever made, who's with me....
@primeminister66
Especially if you've been through that situation a time or two which I have been LOL
@stevenboothby8106
I am
@1sackzay577
Facts
@chihuahuamartin24
💜hall and Oates! Lots of memories!
@SUGAR_XYLER
🤷♂️ songs like these are gone ........ what went wrong. No talent these days !
@jasonsanchez1801
Just lost my wife five months ago and every time I hear this song I start to think about her. I miss my wife so very much. I know she's in a better place where there's no more pain and suffering. I love you baby and I will see you again when my time is up on Earth.❤️😢
@vitosciortino3943
Ok I can't wait until songs like these are played again Charlie😚
@lisar915r9
Condolences to you.