Gone Too Long
Heather Myles Lyrics


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I'm sorry if I left you without sayin' goodbye.
Didn't think you'd understand the reasons why.
By the time you read my letter, I'll be crossing that line,
If you're thinkin, "I'll go get her" then you're wastin' your time.
You're gonna find out , baby,
I've been gone too long.

Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone.
Save your dollars on the telephone.
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent.
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent.
You're gonna find out , baby,
I've been gone too long.

Bye bye, baby.

I sold that beat up Chevy to your best friend, Phil.
Had every intention of payin' them credit card bills.
Now I don't know where I'm goin' but the signs say west.
Ask me or your mother: you can give her my regrets.
You're gonna find out , baby,
I've been gone too long.

Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone.
Save your dollars on the telephone.
You're gonna need that money to pay the rent.
'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent.
You're gonna find out , baby,
I've been gone too long.

You're gonna find out , baby,
I've been gone too long.

Bye, bye, baby.

I've got the check book with me.
Oh, an' if you're looking for them golf clubs: don't.

You see, I had this little yard sale,
Oh, an' darlin', don't forget the beanie doll.





Go now.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Heather Myles's song "Gone Too Long" tell the story of a woman who has decided to leave her partner without any warning or explanation. She expresses regret for not saying goodbye and not believing that her partner would understand her reasons for leaving. She states that by the time the partner receives her letter, she will be too far gone to change her mind. The woman tells her partner not to cry for her and to save their money for rent because she will not be coming back with any money. She informs her partner that she sold the beat-up Chevy to their friend Phil and had every intention of paying the credit card bills, but she now does not know where she is headed except that the signs lead to the West.


The woman is portrayed as having made the firm decision to leave without any second thoughts, an action that she believes may come as a surprise to her partner. The use of the phrase "you're gonna find out” is a warning that the partner will soon realize they have been abandoned. The lyrics are simple, yet they convey a sense of longing for independence and the courage to take action in pursuit of personal freedom. The song is a poignant reflection on the difficulties faced in romantic relationships, particularly when one partner feels unfulfilled and dreams of a life beyond the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm sorry if I left you without sayin' goodbye.
I apologize for leaving without telling you in person.


Didn't think you'd understand the reasons why.
I believed you would not comprehend my motives.


By the time you read my letter, I'll be crossing that line,
The moment you read this, I will have already departed.


If you're thinkin, 'I'll go get her' then you're wastin' your time.
Attempting to pursue me is a fruitless endeavor.


You're gonna find out , baby, I've been gone too long.
It will come to your realization that I have been away for an extended period.


Don't cry for me, baby, after I've gone.
Please do not weep for me after my departure.


Save your dollars on the telephone.
Do not waste your money on phone calls to me.


You're gonna need that money to pay the rent.
You will require that money to cover the cost of your rent.


'Cause I won't be comin' back with one red cent.
As I am not returning, I will not have any money with me to contribute.


Bye bye, baby.
Goodbye, my love.


I sold that beat up Chevy to your best friend, Phil.
I sold your beat up Chevy to your closest companion, Phil.


Had every intention of payin' them credit card bills.
I had every intention of paying the outstanding credit card bills.


Now I don't know where I'm goin' but the signs say west.
I am uncertain of my destination, but directional signs suggest westward travel.


Ask me or your mother: you can give her my regrets.
Either of us can inform your mother of my apologies.


I've got the check book with me.
I have taken the checkbook with me.


Oh, an' if you're looking for them golf clubs: don't.
Do not search for the golf clubs.


You see, I had this little yard sale,
I had a small garage sale to generate funds.


Oh, an' darlin', don't forget the beanie doll.
And, my dear, remember to take the beanie doll.


Go now.
Leave now.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DICKEY LEE, HEATHER MYLES

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