Already Gone
Eagles Lyrics
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And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
But let me tell you I got some news for you
And you'll soon find out it's true
And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
'Cause I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
Woo-hoo-hoo, my, my, woo-hoo-hoo
The letter that you wrote me
Made me stop and wonder why
But I guess you felt like you had to set things right
Just remember this, my girl, when you look up in the sky
You can see the stars and still not see the light
(That's right)
And I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
Woo-hoo-hoo, my, my, woo-hoo-hoo
Well, I know it wasn't you who held me down
Heaven knows it wasn't you who set me free
So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
But me, I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing (I will sing) this victory song
'Cause I'm already gone
Yes, I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
'Cause I'm already gone
Yes, I'm already gone
Already gone
All right, nighty-night
Already gone
Already gone
"Already Gone," by the Eagles, is a classic rock song that was released in 1974. It appears on their fifth album, "On the Border." The song is about a man who is breaking up with his girlfriend, and he is telling her that he is leaving for good. The song tells a story of a man that wants to have his independence and be free of the chains that have held him back. The lyrics are powerful and convey a strong message of personal growth.
The opening lines set the tone of the song by telling the listeners that people have been talking about putting the singer "on the shelf." This suggests that the singer's image is at stake, and people want to put him out of the public eye. However, the singer reveals that he has got some news for everyone, and they will soon find out that he is strong and capable of making it on his own. He then adds that they will have to eat their lunch by themselves, implying that he will no longer be around to serve as a crutch for others.
The second verse is addressed to a girl who sent the singer a letter, and he is responding to her by saying that he is already gone, and he feels strong. He goes on to say that while she may be able to see the stars in the sky, she is not able to see the light, suggesting that she does not understand him or his situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I heard some people talkin' just the other day
I overheard some people talking recently
And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
They said you were going to reject or ignore me
But let me tell you I got some news for you
I have some news for you
And you'll soon find out it's true
You will soon learn that it's true
And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
You will be left alone to face the consequences of your actions
'Cause I'm already gone
I have already left
And I'm feelin' strong
I am feeling confident and empowered
I will sing this victory song
I will celebrate my success and triumph
Woo-hoo-hoo, my, my, woo-hoo-hoo
Expressing joy and elation
The letter that you wrote me
The message you sent me
Made me stop and wonder why
It made me pause and question your intentions
But I guess you felt like you had to set things right
But I suppose you felt like you needed to make amends or correct a wrong
Just remember this, my girl, when you look up in the sky
Remember when you gaze at the stars
You can see the stars and still not see the light
You can see the beauty but not fully understand it
And I'm already gone
I have already moved on
Well, I know it wasn't you who held me down
I know you didn't oppress or limit me
Heaven knows it wasn't you who set me free
It wasn't because of you that I became free
So oftentimes it happens that we live our lives in chains
Often, we live without realizing our own potential or freedom, trapped by our own beliefs or expectations
And we never even know we have the key
We don't always realize we hold the power to change our own circumstances
Yes, I'm already gone
I have already left
All right, nighty-night
Casually saying farewell
Already gone
I have already moved on
Already gone
I have already left
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jack Tempchin, Robert Arnold Strandlund
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