I'm Gone
I.M.K Lyrics
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Voices just won't let me escape
Someday I'll make it out of this place
When that day comes, you're all gonna know my name
Pen to paper when I write I let my heart spill out
No need for favors I refused and took the harder route
Nowadays they only seem to do it for the clout
Judgin' by them replays, that real shit been in a drought
I was sixteen with big dreams and no streams
Comin' from that basement, no placement, no keys
Now I feel adjacent, I'm chasin' them trees
Hopin' I can make it and take it then leave
I'm gettin' sentimental cause my mental been stressin'
These lyrics, yeah, they turn into weapons
I think I'm feelin' depression, it's like an absence of blessins
I'm finally gettin' the message, my life been full of these lessons
I can't keep on goin', (On goin')
But if I were to stop, is my life worth knowin'? (Worth knowin')
All them bars you got, are them rhymes worth showin'? (Worth showin')
Time never stop, it just keep on goin' (Goin', goin')
Why can't I make it out of this place?
Voices just won't let me escape
Someday I'll make it out of this place
When that day comes, you're all gonna know my name
Aye, uh
2 a.m. I'm talkin' to Pat about my life and shit
Tellin' him that I've been goin' crazy when I write this shit
Numerous faces in my life that have gone on to split
But I can hide it well behind the smoke, so I take a hit
I'm 21 this shit is real now, I'm payin' several bills now
I gotta show up for real now, so I'm aimin' for the Hills now
All that music still out, and what I smoke is still loud
My grandma gon' be real proud, two stacks is what I bill out
Chasin' faces that parted,
They say I'm paintin' a target
Like I been stakin' the market,
Forgettin' where I had started
I think I got one that's chartin'
You pass the blunt and I'll spark it
Roll one up for the departed, I'm gone
I'm gone, I'm gone
So long, so long
I'm gone, I'm gone, I'm gone
So long
Why can't I make it out of this place?
Voices just won't let me escape
Someday I'll make it out of this place
When that day comes, you're all gonna know my name
"I'm Gone" by I.M.K is a song about the struggles of trying to make it in the music industry. The artist struggles with his mental health and the weight of his dreams that seem to never come true. He talks about how his youthful dreams of success and recognition have turned into a source of pressure and anxiety. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and longing to break free from the chains of his current situation. The artist uses his music and lyrics as an emotional outlet, exposing his heart to the world, and hoping that someday he might achieve the recognition he deserves.
The first part of the song talks about the sacrifices and hard work that the artist has put into his music. He shares how his career has been challenging and how he chose to forgo shortcuts to fame. He talks about how his peers only seem to care about fame and recognition, while he remains true to his craft. Even though he has been working for years, the artist is still struggling to make it and feeling stuck with his music. The second part of the song talks about how the artist deals with his emotions and the pressure that comes with the pursuit of his dreams. He mentions how he uses drugs to cope with his situation and how he confides in friends about his struggles. The song closes on a hopeful note, with the artist looking forward to the day when he will finally make it out of his situation and become a household name.
Line by Line Meaning
Why can't I make it out of this place?
The songwriter is struggling to find success and escape their current circumstances.
Voices just won't let me escape
There are negative influences in the songwriter's life holding them back from progress.
Someday I'll make it out of this place
Despite the difficulties, the songwriter is optimistic they will eventually find success.
When that day comes, you're all gonna know my name
The songwriter aspires to be recognized for their accomplishments.
Pen to paper when I write I let my heart spill out
The songwriter pours their emotions into their lyrics.
No need for favors I refused and took the harder route
The songwriter has chosen to work hard and achieve success on their own, without relying on favors or shortcuts.
Nowadays they only seem to do it for the clout
Some people in the music industry only care about gaining popularity and attention rather than creating meaningful art.
Judging by them replays, that real shit been in a drought
There is a lack of meaningful and relatable content in contemporary music.
I think I'm feeling depression, it's like an absence of blessings
The songwriter is experiencing depression and feels a sense of emptiness or lack of positivity in their life.
I'm finally getting the message, my life been full of these lessons
The songwriter has learned valuable life lessons from their struggles and challenges.
2 a.m. I'm talking to Pat about my life and shit. Tellin' him that I've been going crazy when I write this shit
Late at night, the songwriter confides in a friend about their struggles and how it is affecting their work.
Numerous faces in my life that have gone on to split
The songwriter has lost connections and relationships with people in their life.
I'm gone, I'm gone, I'm gone, so long
The repetition of this phrase suggests the songwriter has given up on their current situation and is ready to move on.
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Written by: Anthony Semerano, Erica Schaefer
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@vanlirious1824
This song gonna be the song of the summer or some near that, im calling it
@caitlinrafferty5513
No summer for us #corona
@mollykirkham9380
If we get a summer thanks to corona
@bellabrunacci6545
for real!! i just wanna drive w the window down to this song
@chris-qo1ov
Caitlin Rafferty i heard it could be over by june 1
@avae5994
Hopefully
@arkiebarkie5656
This song feels like driving in a car with no roof on 2015 summer
@victoriafriday6583
Ikr
@angelfowler9846
Arkie Barkie yesss
@sammygutierrez3885
i was thinking the same thing๐๐