Too Far Gone
Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper Lyrics
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I can't go on if I ain't living in your arms
Please don't tell me I'm too far gone
I can't go on if I ain't living in your arms
Please don't tell me I'm too far gone
Set me free, oh, oh
Set me free, yeah
The lyrics to Lady Gaga's song "Too Far Gone" speak to the longing of the singer to remain connected with her lover. She pleads that she's not "too far gone" and begs not to be told so, indicating that perhaps her lover or others in her life feel that the relationship has reached an unhealthy point. Despite this, the singer can't envision a life outside of her lover's embrace and declares that she can't go on without them. The repetition of the lines "Please don't tell me I'm too far gone" underscores the desperation of the singer's plea. The chorus of the song then transitions to her asking her lover to "set me free." This can be interpreted in a few different ways, as it can either mean that she needs her lover to let her go so that she can move on or that she wants her lover to free her from her own doubt and insecurities.
The verses of "Too Far Gone" also allude to difficulties the singer is experiencing in their relationship. She sings, "I just can't keep pretending / Everything's alright / Can't keep believing / In you and I." These lines could indicate that there have been communication issues or deception in their relationship. There's a sense that the singer has been holding onto something that has now become unsustainable. Overall, "Too Far Gone" speaks to the incredibly intense emotions that can come with being in love and the ways in which it can both sustain and torment us.
Line by Line Meaning
Please don't tell me I'm too far gone
I am afraid that I have reached an irreversible point of no return, but begging you not to confirm it.
I can't go on if I ain't living in your arms
I don't feel complete and cannot continue my life without being close to you.
Set me free, oh, oh
I am pleading for you to release me from my emotional burden.
Set me free, yeah
I desperately desire to break free from the restrictions that have been holding me back.
Set me free, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
I am crying out for you to liberate me from the pain and suffering that I am experiencing.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bradley Charles Cooper, Lukas Autry Nelson
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