Gone Is The Ever Unknown
Kaurna Cronin Lyrics


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Gone, gone, gone
Are the rolling stones and the travellers forever forgotten
I've left my home at eighteen years old
To see where those travellers had trodden
I saw the sea and the sea saw me
From valleys to temples and rain
I thought I knew of love like a true white dove
But I couldn't be a preacher for pain

Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown

Cruel, cruel, cruel
Is the kind old curse
Who is tempting to send them down stream
Down, Down, Down
To the waters coffee brown
Bound for rapids before they've seen the sea

Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown

Gone, gone, gone
Is the ever unknown
So let this be a vow to take your turn
I thought I saw the sea and the sea saw me
Truth speaks, we've all so much to learn

Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown




Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown

Overall Meaning

The song “Gone Is The Ever Unknown” by Kaurna Cronin is an ode to the beauty of wanderlust and the pain of a life spent searching for something elusive. The song begins with Cronin lamenting the fact that the rolling stones and travellers have been forgotten. As an 18-year-old, he set out on his own journey to see where those travellers had trodden. He travelled through valleys to temples to rain, and saw the sea and the sea saw him. He believed he knew love like a true white dove, but the experiences of pain and suffering he encountered on his journey made him realize that he could not be a preacher for pain.


In the chorus, Cronin sings about the ever-unknown being gone, perhaps referring to the mysterious and transformative power of travel that once existed, but is now forgotten. He talks about the curse of temptation that attempts to send the travellers down the stream, and the waters that are bound for rapids before they’ve even seen the sea. In the final verse, Cronin encourages us to take our turn and make a vow to explore and learn as much as we can in life. He acknowledges that we all have so much to learn, and the ever-unknown is gone but we can still strive to find truth and beauty in our own journeys.


Line by Line Meaning

Gone, gone, gone
The past is gone and will not come back.


Are the rolling stones and the travellers forever forgotten
The memories of those who traveled and explored before us may fade into obscurity.


I've left my home at eighteen years old
I ventured out from my familiar surroundings as a young adult.


To see where those travellers had trodden
I was curious to explore the paths taken by previous explorers.


I saw the sea and the sea saw me
As I gazed upon the vastness of the ocean, I felt as if it was also observing me.


From valleys to temples and rain
I traveled to a variety of different locations and experienced a range of natural and man-made wonders.


I thought I knew of love like a true white dove
I believed I had a deep understanding of love and compassion.


But I couldn't be a preacher for pain
However, when faced with the reality of pain and suffering, I realized that my knowledge and empathy were not enough to heal others.


Cruel, cruel, cruel
The world can be harsh and unforgiving.


Is the kind old curse
Sometimes, even actions intended to help others can have negative consequences.


Who is tempting to send them down stream
Someone or something is trying to manipulate or coerce others towards a certain path.


Down, Down, Down
The journey could lead to a downward spiral.


To the waters coffee brown
The color of the water suggests it is polluted or contaminated.


Bound for rapids before they've seen the sea
The path chosen could lead to danger and hardship before reaching the desired destination.


Gone is the ever unknown
The unexplored mysteries of the world may be disappearing.


So let this be a vow to take your turn
Take the opportunity to explore the unknown and make your own discoveries.


Truth speaks, we've all so much to learn
We can always gain more knowledge and understanding through our experiences and interactions with others.


Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
The unknown may be vanishing, but the memories and experiences of those who explored it should not be forgotten.


Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
The disappearance of the unknown is a loss for future generations.


Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
The true nature of the world may never be fully explored or understood.


Gone is the ever, Gone is the ever unknown
The mystery and allure of the unknown will forever be lost.




Lyrics © SENTRIC MUSIC
Written by: Kaurna Cronin

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