I'm Gone
A songwriter, guitarist and singer with a powerhouse voice that belies her … Read Full Bio ↴A songwriter, guitarist and singer with a powerhouse voice that belies her years, Lesley Roy grew up in Balbriggan, County Dublin, Ireland. Her mother was a gigging singer, so Roy was exposed early to the life of a musician. She started playing guitar at the age of seven, finally getting her own guitar at 11 years old, and began writing songs. When she was 15, Roy started recording demos of her material with local producer and musician Rory O'Connor, and eventually signed a deal with Glenn Herlihy's independent Religion Music label. Roy's considerable talent and potential caught the attention of Jeff Foster at Jive Records, and the two labels agreed to foot the bill jointly for Roy's first album project. A single, "There'll Be Angels," was released early in 2008, followed by the album proper, Unbeautiful, in the spring of 2008.

As a songwriter Roy has experienced international success with releases for artists including Adam Lambert, Miss Montreal, Medina, Jana Kramer, and Marlee Scott.

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I'm Gone
Lesley Roy Lyrics


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So sick of hearing your words all I can hear you say
Is how you want me to live my life a different way
I'm gonna pack all my things, I'm gonna do it
Just watch me, watch me

I'm like a rat in a cage, I'm about to lose it all
And I ain't gonna give up until I'm standing tall
I'm gonna throw it all in, just get it over with
Watch me, watch me

?Cause life is way too short
And I can't wait no more

Here I go! I'm gone! I'm going!
I'm so over you and I don't care
And I won't look back ?cause I know if I do I won't make it
Forgive me I can't take it anymore

So sick of falling apart and crawling back again
So sick of playing the games that I can never win
I've really had it, s-so so sick of it
Watch me, just watch me

?Cause life is way too short
And I can't wait anymore

Here I go! I'm gone! I'm going!
I'm so over you and I don't care
And I won't look back ?cause I know if I do I won't make it
Forgive me I can't take it anymore

I won't look back
I won't look back no more

So here I go! I'm gone! I'm going!
I'm so over you and I don't care




And I won't look back ?cause I know if I do I won't make it
Forgive me, I can't take it anymore

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lesley Roy's "I'm Gone I'm Going" are about breaking free from a toxic relationship and taking control of your own life. The singer is tired of hearing her partner's words and being told to live her life a different way. She's decided to pack up and leave, saying "watch me" as she takes control of her own destiny. The second verse begins by comparing her situation to being a rat in a cage, feeling trapped and ready to give it all up. But instead of giving in, she's determined to throw it all away and start anew. The chorus is a declaration of her independence, saying she's "gone" and "so over" the relationship, and won't look back because she knows it will only hold her back.


Overall, "I'm Gone I'm Going" is a powerful anthem of empowerment and self-realization. It speaks to anyone who has felt trapped or controlled by a toxic person, and shows that it's never too late to take control of your own life.


Line by Line Meaning

So sick of hearing your words all I can hear you say Is how you want me to live my life a different way
I am tired of listening to you telling me to live my life differently


I'm gonna pack all my things, I'm gonna do it Just watch me, watch me
I am determined to leave and start anew


I'm like a rat in a cage, I'm about to lose it all And I ain't gonna give up until I'm standing tall I'm gonna throw it all in, just get it over with Watch me, watch me
I feel trapped and on the brink of losing everything, but I refuse to give up until I have emerged victorious


?Cause life is way too short And I can't wait no more
Life is too brief to keep waiting for change; I must take action now


Here I go! I'm gone! I'm going! I'm so over you and I don't care And I won't look back ?cause I know if I do I won't make it Forgive me I can't take it anymore
I am leaving you behind and moving forward without looking back, because I am done with the pain and cannot handle it anymore


So sick of falling apart and crawling back again So sick of playing the games that I can never win I've really had it, s-so so sick of it Watch me, just watch me
I am tired of constantly breaking and coming back, tired of playing games I can never win - I am done with it all


I won't look back I won't look back no more
I have made up my mind and will not look back anymore




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ALEXANDER ERIK KRONLUND, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, JOHAN SHUSTER, LESLEY TERESA ROY

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@thomasfallon2545

Who is here for Ireland's new entry in the Eurovision Song Contest in 2020. 🇮🇪

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@Zoe_LaRynn

I used to LOVE singing this song on Rock Band. I finally found my mic and I found this song. I sang it and, surprisingly, remembered all the lyrics! 99% on Expert!

@KvngDerrick

This song was so underrated and idk why it's fucking amazing

@houssemtali22

was 15 and i'm going to 23 and this song still rock just as if i'm still a teen goodtimes 

@magicwiccan1

here for Ireland Eurovision 2021 MAPS

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