The Thrill Is Gone
Farlow/Davis/York Lyrics


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The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
No you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day

The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away from me
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Oh although I'll still live on baby
But so lonely I'll be

The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
Oh the thrill is gone baby
Its gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
Just like I know I know I should

I'm free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Free free free free now baby
Baby I'm free from your spell
Now that its all over
All that I can do is wish you well

The thrill is gone
Gone away for good

The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away for good

Oh you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day





The thrill is gone
I'm free from your spell.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Farlow/Davis/York's song "The Thrill Is Gone" speak about the end of a relationship and the loss of excitement and passion that comes with it. The singer states that the "thrill is gone," and that it has gone away from them, suggesting that they no longer feel the same way they once did about their partner or the relationship. They mention that their partner "done me wrong" and that they will eventually regret their actions, but the singer has moved on and is now free from their spell.


The lyrics also convey a sense of loneliness and longing for what once was. The singer admits that they will continue to live, but it will be a lonely existence without the thrill and excitement they once had. They express hope that someday they will find themselves in open arms like they know they should, suggesting that they are ready to move on and find a new love.


Overall, the lyrics to "The Thrill Is Gone" capture the bittersweet emotions that come with the end of a relationship. There is a sense of regret for what has been lost, but also a sense of hope for what the future may hold.


Line by Line Meaning

The thrill is gone
I no longer feel the excitement or pleasure that I once did


The thrill is gone away
The enjoyment that I used to have is no longer present


The thrill is gone baby
The excitement and pleasure that we used to share is no longer there


The thrill is gone away from me
I am no longer able to experience the enjoyment that I once did


No you done me wrong baby
You have hurt me in some way, causing the excitement to disappear


You'll be sorry some day
You will regret your actions and the harm you have caused me


Although I'll still live on baby
Despite the loss of enjoyment, I will continue to live my life


But so lonely I'll be
However, I will feel a great sense of loneliness


The thrill is gone away for good
The pleasure that I once felt is permanently absent


Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
In the future, I hope to be welcoming and forgiving towards you


Just like I know I know I should
I understand that forgiveness is the right thing to do


I'm free now baby
I am no longer held captive by our past experiences


I'm free from your spell
I am no longer under your control or influence


Now that its all over
Our relationship has come to an end


All that I can do is wish you well
All that remains is for me to hope for your future happiness




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Lew Brown, Ray Henderson

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