The Thrill Is Gone -
Julie London Lyrics


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The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
No you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day

The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away from me
The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away from me
Oh although I'll still live on baby
But so lonely I'll be

The thrill is gone
The thrill is gone away for good
Oh the thrill is gone baby
Its gone away for good
Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
Just like I know I know I should

I'm free now baby
I'm free from your spell
Free free free free now baby
Baby I'm free from your spell
Now that its all over
All that I can do is wish you well

The thrill is gone
Gone away for good

The thrill is gone baby
The thrill is gone away for good

Oh you done me wrong baby
You'll be sorry some day





The thrill is gone
I'm free from your spell.

Overall Meaning

"The Thrill is Gone" by Julie London is a bluesy ballad about a lost love. The song explores the emotional state of someone who has been hurt and is struggling with the aftermath of a relationship. The title "The Thrill is Gone" refers to the excitement and passion that the singer once felt for their partner, that is now gone. The lyrics repeat this phrase over and over, emphasizing the loss and finality of the relationship.


The song begins with the singer lamenting the loss of the thrill, which has gone away from them. They attribute this loss to their partner's wrongdoing, stating that they will one day regret their actions. The second verse expresses the feeling of loneliness that comes with the thrill's departure, and the third verse acknowledges that the thrill is gone for good. The final verse reveals that the singer is no longer under their ex-partner's spell and is free from their hold, but also acknowledges that the only thing left to do is move on and wish their ex well.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Thrill is Gone" convey a sense of sadness and heartbreak, highlighting the difficulty of letting go of a relationship and moving on.


Line by Line Meaning

The thrill is gone
There isn't excitement anymore


The thrill is gone away
The excitement is no longer present


The thrill is gone baby
The exciting moments are over


The thrill is gone away from me
There is no more excitement in my life


No you done me wrong baby
You hurt me, and I cannot forgive you


You'll be sorry some day
One day, you will regret what you did to me


Oh although I'll still live on baby
Even though you are not here, I am still living


But so lonely I'll be
I will still feel lonely without you


The thrill is gone away for good
The excitement ended permanently


Someday I know I'll be open arms baby
One day, I will be ready to love again


Just like I know I know I should
I recognize that I need to move on and let go


I'm free now baby
I am no longer under your influence


I'm free from your spell
I am not controlled by you anymore


Free free free free now baby
I am completely free from your hold on me


Now that its all over
Now that our relationship has ended


All that I can do is wish you well
I can only hope for good things for you now




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Written by: Lew Brown, Ray Henderson

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