Gone
Knuckle Puck Lyrics
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Forgot myself
Got overdressed like everybody else
A glance and a half smile
Black heels on the white tile
It took seven years for your path to realign
But I'll still think of you
On the fifth of June
(Gone)
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
(Gone)
Just like the way I used to be
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Yeah I'm so gone
And I can feel your stare like dynamite
Breaking silence with Irish goodbyes
But I'm not who you remember
Just who do you remember?
Since you stole it all away
You stole it all away
You need a change of pace without my ghost
But you're better off when I go
A painful anecdote sure to stunt your growth
You're better off when I'm gone
(Gone)
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
(Gone)
Just like the way I used to be
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Yeah I'm so gone
Shapeshifter
There's no way back
Shapeshifter
There's no way back
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
Just like the way I used to be
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Yeah I'm so gone
You're a shapeshifter you're never gonna get the girl
There's no way back
You're a shapeshifter you're never gonna change the world
There's no way back
The song "Gone" by Knuckle Puck reflects on the aftermath of a past relationship, where the person singing the song is struggling to move on. The song's lyrics talk about how the singer's ex-partner had moved on and how they have, in a sense, disappeared from the singer's life. The singer is aware that they need to move on, but their emotions get the best of them, leading them to reminisce about the past. The opening line of the song is an admission of how the singer forgot themselves and what they do best, which seems to be holding onto the past. The second line goes on to express how the singer has overdressed like everybody else, which could be interpreted as the singer's attempt to appear as though they are doing better than they actually are.
The lyric, "a glance and a half smile, black heels on the white tile," sets the scene for the moment that the singer sees their ex-partner again. The lyrics emphasize that time has passed, as it took seven years for their paths to "realign." However, even after all this time, the singer still thinks of the ex-partner on the 5th of June, indicating that this is a significant date for them. The chorus, "Doesn't it feel good to be invisible, just like the way I used to be," shows how the singer feels like they are fading away or becoming invisible. The song's bridge talks about being a shapeshifter and how there is no going back from that, suggesting that the singer has been changing for the worst.
Line by Line Meaning
I did what I do best
I unconsciously carried out my routine behavior
Forgot myself
I got lost in my thoughts
Got overdressed like everybody else
I dressed up like the rest, fitting in with the trends
A glance and a half smile
A brief look and smile
Black heels on the white tile
Wearing contrasting heels on the white floor
It took seven years for your path to realign
It took seven years for you to find your way back to me
But I'll still think of you
I still remember you
On the fifth of June
Specifically on that day
Cause when I saw you I lost you all over again
I lost my composure when I saw you
(Gone)
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
Being unnoticed can make someone feel good
(Gone)
Just like the way I used to be
I used to feel invisible
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Am I disappearing?
Yeah I'm so gone
Yes, I am disappearing
And I can feel your stare like dynamite
Your gaze feels intense
Breaking silence with Irish goodbyes
Leaving without saying goodbye properly
But I'm not who you remember
I've changed from your memory of me
Just who do you remember?
Who am I to you?
Since you stole it all away
You stole it all away
Since you took everything from me
You need a change of pace without my ghost
You need to move on from my presence
But you're better off when I go
You'll be happier when I'm gone
A painful anecdote sure to stunt your growth
A painful story that will hold you back
You're better off when I'm gone
You'll be happier without me around
(Gone)
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
Being unnoticed can make someone feel good
(Gone)
Just like the way I used to be
I used to feel invisible
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Am I disappearing?
Yeah I'm so gone
Yes, I am disappearing
Shapeshifter
There's no way back
You've changed too much, there's no going back
Shapeshifter
There's no way back
You've changed too much, there's no going back
Doesn't it feel good to be invisible
Just like the way I used to be
Being unnoticed can make someone feel good, like when I felt invisible
(Gone)
Have I been fading away?
Am I disappearing?
Yeah I'm so gone
Yes, I am disappearing
You're a shapeshifter you're never gonna get the girl
There's no way back
You're changing too much and you won't be able to succeed or go back to your old self.
You're a shapeshifter you're never gonna change the world
There's no way back
You're changing too much and you won't be able to make a significant impact or go back to your old self.
Writer(s): Knuckle Puck
Contributed by Ava V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Rory Rubymace
One of the best pop punk songs of all time.
Rory Rubymace
@B A respectfully disagree
B A
This isn't even one of Knuckle Puck's best songs. It was so underwhelming when it came out.
Thomas Anthony
💯
宮水三葉
@Thomas Brophy correction: this is one of the best underrated pop punk band
Thomas Brophy
@Brad Apples correction: this is the best pop punk band of all time
Sam McPeak
This song is aging like fine wine. Truly a pop punk essential.
Zavae
These guys got me through highschool, to think it's been 4 years since I saw them at Warped Tour. Their performance was one of a kind for sure, very energetic and the fans were singing lyric for lyric really made me feel more engaged. Met Joe and Nick at the merch tent after, some of the friendliest people I've met. Even got my ticket signed and a picture with em! :)
smellymansam
I met them at Warped Tour in New Orleans about 4-5 years ago, one of my best memories. Got all the guys to sign a Knuckle Puck flag I brought with me. Still hanging on my wall!
avoidconfusion
I am 40 years old and I would 100% have Knuckle Puck play at my Party or the Catalina Wine Mixer! Grew up on Music like this