Gone Gone Gone
Jones Philly Joe Lyrics
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That comes with each new love affair
The dreams that we cherish, so often might perish
And leaves you with castles in air
When you're alone, who cares for starlit skies
When you're alone, the magic moonlight dies
At break of dawn, there is no sunrise
What lonely hours, the evening shadows bring
What lonely hours, with memories lingering
Like faded flowers, life can't mean anything
When your lover has gone
In the song "Gone Gone Gone," Philly Joe Jones speaks about the futility of scheming, planning, and dreaming associated with each new love affair. The dreams that we treasure can be short-lived, and we are left with castles built in the air. The lyrics express the pain and heartache one feels when their lover departs, leaving them feeling alone and devastated. The starlit skies and magic moonlight that once brought joy and happiness fade away, and there is no sunrise to break the dawn. The hours become lonely, and the shadows of the evening bring with them memories of a happier time. Life becomes meaningless, like faded flowers, when your lover has gone.
Line by Line Meaning
What good is the scheming, the planning and dreaming
What is the use of thinking, strategizing and hoping when entering into a new romantic relationship if the relationship might not last?
That comes with each new love affair
These thoughts and feelings accompany every new romantic relationship we enter into.
The dreams that we cherish, so often might perish
The hopes and aspirations we have for the relationship are frequently unfulfilled and unattainable.
And leaves you with castles in air
Leaves us with unrealistic expectations and vague hopes for the relationship.
When you're alone, who cares for starlit skies
When we are alone, the beauty and wonder of the world holds no value or comfort for us.
When you're alone, the magic moonlight dies
The magic and enchantment of the moon, often associated with romance, loses its charm and significance when we are alone.
At break of dawn, there is no sunrise
Even the natural beauty of a sunrise loses its radiance and awe when we have lost our lover.
When your lover has gone
When the person we love is no longer with us, everything else in life loses meaning and purpose.
What lonely hours, the evening shadows bring
The long, agonizing hours of loneliness that come with the night and its shadows.
What lonely hours, with memories lingering
The unpleasant and melancholy moments we spend alone while memories of our lost love linger in our minds.
Like faded flowers, life can't mean anything
Life loses its beauty, vibrancy and significance when our lover is gone; just like flowers that have wilted away and died.
When your lover has gone
The central theme of the song is repeated again highlighting the magnitude of loss and its impact on life.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EINAR AARON SWAN
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