Goin' Gone
Kathy Mattea Lyrics
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Giving guidance with its light
But I had no one to return to
As I wandered through the night
Standing silent by the shore
I knew my search was over
And I would look for love no more
Deep in the waters of love I am falling
Sinking like a stone
Deep in my heart I can hear love callin'
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
There's a ship on the horizon
Makin' its way against the wind
From the place where I stand watching
I swear my ship is coming in.
Deep in the waters of love I am falling
Sinking like a stone
Deep in my heart I can hear love callin'
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
Sinking like a stone
Deep in my heart I can hear love callin'
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
The lyrics of Kathy Mattea's song Goin' Gone is a poignant tale of a person's journey to find love. The song's opening lines describe a lighthouse in the harbor that guides ships to safety. However, the person wandering through the night has no one to return to. The lyrics then move on to describe the journey that this person took to find love. From the first time they saw their partner, they knew that their search was over. The lyrics convey the feeling of finally finding the one and realizing that they need not look for love anymore.
The second half of the song describes the feeling of falling in love. The lyrics use vivid imagery to express the depth of feeling and the overwhelming sense of being consumed by love. The lines, "Deep in the waters of love I am falling, sinking like a stone" describe the intensity of the feeling. The final lines of the song, "Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone" is likely an allusion to a love auction, where someone has found the one they want and have bid everything they have for the chance to be with them.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a lighthouse in the harbor
There's a guiding light in the distance
Giving guidance with its light
It's showing the way to a safe haven
But I had no one to return to
There was no one waiting for me
As I wandered through the night
I wandered alone in the dark
From the first time that I saw you
Since the moment our eyes met
Standing silent by the shore
You were quiet, but your presence spoke volumes
I knew my search was over
I found what I was looking for
And I would look for love no more
I won't search for love anymore
There's a ship on the horizon
A ship is coming into view far away
Makin' its way against the wind
It's sailing against the wind
From the place where I stand watching
From where I'm standing and observing
I swear my ship is coming in.
I'm certain my long-awaited success is arriving
Deep in the waters of love I am falling
I am deeply enamored
Sinking like a stone
I'm falling hard and fast
Deep in my heart I can hear love callin'
I feel a strong pull towards love
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
I'm completely committed to this feeling
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
I'm sure and ready
Sinking like a stone
I'm diving headfirst into love
Deep in my heart I can hear love callin'
I feel the pull towards love growing stronger
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
I'm completely committed to this feeling
Goin' once, goin' twice, goin gone
I'm sure and ready
Lyrics © TUNECORE INC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BILL DALE, FRED KOLLER, PATRICK ALGER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
jscountrygirl85
One of my all time favorites from Kathy. Still just as good as ever! Always takes me back to a better place and time. :)
Rick Rubisch
Sounds as good today as it did back in the 80's when i first heard it.
Tim Catrett
Such a beautiful voice
Rock Drummer
Wonderful song by a beautiful lady.............love you, Kathy
Willow Bark
One of best voices in country music. The beautiful Kathy Mattea!!
Laurie Mellas
Thank you, Kathy. 🤗
I see you. You make a difference.❤️
James Robin
I love hearing Kathy sing!!!
bill barnes
Phenomenal song! Way to go Kathy!
Chris Bennett
Fantastic song singer
Candace Rivera
Thank you so much. Takes me back to long road trips with mama!