Gone Too Long
Him Self Her feat. Kieran Fowkes Lyrics

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Lies
Lies
Lies
Lies dont always turn out as you planned.
Lies dont always turn out as you planned.
Lies dont always turn out as you planned
But these things is making me who i am.
Why is it so hard to understand?

Since youve been away I′ve turned into a better man and baby youve been gone too long.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Him Self Her feat. Kieran Fowkes's "Gone Too Long" speak about the aftermath of lies and the impact they have on one's life. The repetition of the word "lies" emphasizes the importance of the theme in the song. The line "Lies don't always turn out as you planned" underlines the fact that deceit can have consequences that are beyond one's control. The following line "But these things are making me who I am" suggests that even traumatic experiences can foster growth and development in a person.

The singer of the song goes on to express his frustration at the people who have deceived him, lamenting the fact that they cannot comprehend the lessons he has learned in their absence. The chorus "Since you've been away I've turned into a better man and baby you've been gone too long" signals the resolve of the singer to move on from the past and emerge stronger. Overall, the lyrics of the song convey a sense of resilience in the face of adversity.

Line by Line Meaning

Lies
There have been lies in this situation.

Lies
There have been more lies in this situation.

Lies
Lies have been a consistent factor in this situation.

Lies dont always turn out as you planned.
The lies that were told did not result in the desired outcome.

Lies dont always turn out as you planned.
The lies that were told had unintended consequences.

Lies dont always turn out as you planned
The outcome of the lies was not what was expected.

But these things is making me who i am.
The experiences, both positive and negative, are shaping the singer's identity.

Why is it so hard to understand?
The artist is expressing frustration with someone's inability to comprehend the situation.

Since youve been away I′ve turned into a better man and baby youve been gone too long.
The artist has grown and developed in a positive way during the absence of someone they address as 'baby.'

Writer(s): Claire Jennifer Spooner, Leon David Baggotts

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