Now That You're Gone
Joe Cocker Lyrics


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Are you still that little girl who used to talk to me?
Just look how far we've come in this world
Where did you think we'd be?
You think the world wakes up at noon
And you left it all behind
You hear the music but you've lost the tune
The melodies are hard to find.
Why did you go away
Leaving me alonez
There's nothing left to say
Now that you're gone -
Now that you're gone - now that you're gone.
In the eyes of the woman I see
You were lust a child
Not the one who's walking the streets
Not the one who's running wild.
Say life has changed that much
You don't want to know
All the love we shared in this world
Not so long ago.
Why did you go away
Leaving me alone? . . .
Why did you go away
Leaving me all alone? . . .




Now that you're gone
Now that you're gone.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe Cocker's "Now That You're Gone" is a melancholy and emotional portrayal of a lost love, reminiscing about the past and wondering what went wrong. The song starts with the singer's reflection on how much his partner has changed since they first met, wondering if she is still the same person he fell in love with. He notes how far they've come in this world, but questions where they're going, alluding to the fact that their relationship might have lost its direction.


The chorus, "Why did you go away, leaving me alone? There's nothing left to say, now that you're gone," expresses the pain of heartbreak and the inability to move on. The repetitive line, "Now that you're gone - now that you're gone," emphasizes the finality of the separation and the void it has left in the singer's life. The second verse talks about how his partner has become a different person, someone who walks the streets and runs wild. The singer wonders if life has changed so much that his former love doesn't even want to remember the happy times they shared together.


Overall, "Now That You're Gone" captures the sense of loss that comes with a broken relationship. It highlights the bittersweet feelings of remembering the past, acknowledging the present, and questioning what the future holds.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you still that little girl who used to talk to me?
Do you still possess the same level of innocence and purity that you once had when we were young and used to talk to each other?


Just look how far we've come in this world
Reflecting on how much our lives have changed since we first knew each other.


Where did you think we'd be?
What were your expectations when we first started our journey together?


You think the world wakes up at noon
You seem to have the impression that the world revolves around you and your schedule.


And you left it all behind
You abandoned your past and all that was familiar to you.


You hear the music but you've lost the tune
Although you still listen to the familiar sounds of the music, the essence and beauty of it eludes you.


The melodies are hard to find.
The sweet and harmonious melodies of our lives together are now elusive.


Why did you go away Leaving me alonez There's nothing left to say Now that you're gone - Now that you're gone - now that you're gone.
Expressing grief, confusion and loss associated with the sudden departure of a loved one.


In the eyes of the woman I see You were lust a child Not the one who's walking the streets Not the one who's running wild.
Describing how seeing a girl that one used to know as an adult can take them aback as they remember the innocent child they used to know.


Say life has changed that much You don't want to know All the love we shared in this world Not so long ago.
Wondering if life's changes have lead to a disinterest in mutual love, that too not too long ago.


Why did you go away Leaving me alone? . . .
Reiterating the disbelief and confusion from earlier on.


Now that you're gone Now that you're gone.
Reaffirming what has come to pass as though it is tangible, with a sense of finality and sadness.




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Comments from YouTube:

akfunnyguy

RIP Joe. Ill always miss you and you're music. Thanx for leaving us with all of you're music. Love Ya, always

Rose Rodriguez

Go on Joe ..rest in iternal peace now..You'll be greatly missed ..but never forgotten you have left us plenty to remember you by ..you'll always be in our hearts and souls the hearts and souls you touched with every beat of your songs ..Thank You Mr Joe Cocker ❤ Peace.
Here is One of my Very Favorites .

Rance Dodd

Well spoken The words of songs will go with me to my grave .

Mickey Jab Jab

Him an Neil Diamond.. Great singers golden voice pure smooth music to sit back an relax with ur love one or by ur self an miss the love of ur life as i does do..

Man 78

such a good Person he was.it hurts to know that he is gone

Vickie Lynne

I sincerely love all Mr .Cocker sings ..I hope all of you will click show more on here and read what it says ... simply beautiful work here ... your dedication is appreciated for sure ... ill just bet Mr.Cocker just smiled and will each time this is played ...thank you

Marion Friedl

Just playing from CD, one of my favourite songs, but I´m kinda hardcore fan of Joe Cocker, so far I have 13 CDs of him...

fatimah hutagalung

Am not a hardcore fan of Joe Cocker. But this song is really meaningful to me. My all time favourite song 😘

mocha mochiña

Qué preciosidad de canción.!

mitch1835

Some people seem to only remember that Joe screamed a lot,he did on certain songs.It really added something to the melody. But Joe was much more than an entertainer. He lent himself to many causes here in the states and abroad. Thanks Mr. Cocker for all the years of great songs,you made some originals sound much better. Prayers to your family, and from all of us fans R.I.P. you've earned it!!

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