Haven't Gone Away
Econoline Crush Lyrics


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I was born of misintention
And my future isn't fait
I was born to struggle in vain
Girl you've seen the palace
Put your lips on the gate
Wished for more from the heavens above
Love me now
Sweet taste of cold revenge
Sweet taste of desire
Take me down to the water where it's
Warm and deep
Take me down so I can feel peace
I am you, you did invent me
Gave me promise and a name
Played us all like we were fools
Girl you've been indentured
Put your lips on his ring
Got a lot but never enough




Hate me more
I haven't gone away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Haven't Gone Away" by Econoline Crush are some of the most profound and evocative words you'll ever hear in a song. The song talks about the struggle of living with the consequences of misintention and the search for an escape. The singer seems to feel like they were born to struggle, that their future is not set, and that the only way out of their pain and frustration is through revenge or desire. The lyrics suggest that the singer has been betrayed, perhaps by a former lover or someone they trusted, and that they are now seeking to make things right.


The first stanza begins with the singer acknowledging their troubled past, describing themselves as being "born of misintention." This line suggests that the singer may have been born into difficult circumstances, or that they have made poor choices in their life that have led to their current situation. They then reflect on their uncertain future, saying that it "isn't fait." The singer then speaks directly to a woman who has seen the "palace" they long for but can't reach, asking her to take them to a place of peace where they can find relief from the struggles that they face.


The chorus of the song speaks to the singer's desire for revenge, which they describe as a "sweet taste," indicating a complex mixture of emotions. They also express a longing for something more, perhaps related to love or connection, that they hope to find by going "down to the water" and experiencing a feeling of peace. The second verse speaks to the singer's sense of being "invented" by someone else, and their feeling of being tricked or used. They describe a woman who has been "indentured" and who has "played us all like we were fools." Despite this betrayal, the singer still hasn't gone away, suggesting that they are still searching for a way to make things right.


Line by Line Meaning

I was born of misintention
My existence was not intended to create anything beautiful or valuable.


And my future isn't fait
My destiny is uncertain and not predetermined.


I was born to struggle in vain
Despite my efforts, I will never be able to achieve anything significant in life.


Girl you've seen the palace
You have witnessed the lavish and extravagant lifestyle of the wealthy.


Put your lips on the gate
You have tasted the forbidden fruits of luxury but have not been able to enter.


Wished for more from the heavens above
You have prayed and hoped for better opportunities and a more fulfilling life.


Love me now
Affection and companionship are what I crave for even though I don’t deserve them.


Sweet taste of cold revenge
The satisfaction of seeing those who wronged me finally paying for their actions.


Sweet taste of desire
The alluring and enticing feeling of wanting something that is unattainable.


Take me down to the water where it's Warm and deep
Bring me to a soothing and calming place where I can forget about my troubles and worries.


Take me down so I can feel peace
Provide me an escape from the turmoil and pain that haunts me every day.


I am you, you did invent me
Your imagination is responsible for bringing me into existence.


Gave me promise and a name
You bestowed upon me the hope and ambition to strive for a better life.


Played us all like we were fools
You saw us as pawns in a game that you were playing.


Girl you've been indentured
You have been bound and obliged to serve a higher power without the freedom to make your own choices.


Put your lips on his ring
You have shown submission and allegiance to a higher authority.


Got a lot but never enough
Despite having an abundance of wealth and resources, there is still an emptiness inside.


Hate me more
Feel the animosity and hostility towards me, which I deserve due to my actions.


I haven't gone away
I may appear to have disappeared, but my influence and presence still lingers.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: TREVOR HAYHURST, ROBERT MORFITT, DANIEL YAREMKO

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Gary420

I love this shit Rob ))

Bee Cat

Good song Donald Marshall

Gary420

Nice where's the rewind a?)

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