She was born in Ystad, Skåne; her mother, Kärsti Stiege, was a photographer, and her father, Johan Zachrisson, is a member of the Swedish punk-reggae band Dag Vag. Her younger brother, Zacharias Zachrisson, is also a musician. The family moved to Stockholm when Zachrisson was a toddler and when she was six moved to a mountaintop in Portugal where they lived for five years. The family also spent time in Lisbon and Morocco, and winters in Nepal and India. She moved to Brooklyn, New York City, for three months when she was 19. She returned when she was 21 to record her album.
I'm Good I'm Gone
Lykke Li Lyrics
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Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun
Working in the corner
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun
Stepping, I'm stomping, I'm all gone
Give me the tone and I'm all gone
Yeah, I'm walking by the line
Not here, but in my mind
I'm working, I sweat but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
Yet, I'm looking, yet, I'm working
To make butter for my piece of bun
And if you say, I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
And you hanging around 'til it's all done
You can't keep me back once I had some
No wasting time to get it right
And you will see what I'm about
Good, I'm working, I sweat, but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say, I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be
If you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
Lykke Li's song "I'm Good, I'm Gone" is a narrative about life's struggles and hustles. The first verse talks about the artist's current situation, working hard from one day to another, trying to make money by any means necessary. The repeated line, "butter for my piece of bun," indicates a need for sustenance and livelihood. The next verse goes on to describe how the artist has to keep pushing herself, stepping and stomping, to get where she wants to be. She knows that the time she is putting in now will pay off in the future, and she is working tirelessly to make that happen.
The chorus of the song serves as a sort of anthem for the artist. She works hard, sweats, and breaks her back, but it's all good because she knows that she will eventually get what she deserves. She is confident in her abilities and knows that the hard work will pay off. The last verse implies that people are doubting her, telling her she's not okay or that she aims too high. However, the artist knows her worth and refuses to listen to the naysayers. She knows that when she's gone, people will be calling her, but she won't be answering the phone because she'll be too busy succeeding.
The song's narrative aligns with Lykke Li's real-life experiences, as she has described moving to New York City with very little money, working multiple jobs, and hustling to get her music career off the ground. The song's catchy chorus has become an empowering anthemic phrase for many women, especially those who are fighting to make it in their respective industries.
Line by Line Meaning
Working in the corner
I am quietly going about my work, trying to make a living
Peeking over shoulders
I am watching others to see what they are doing and what I can learn
Waiting for my time to come
I am patiently waiting for my chance to shine
One day to the other
Day by day, I am committed to my goal
Butter for my piece of bun
I am working hard to earn my share of success
Stepping, I'm stomping, I'm all gone
I am dancing and moving to my own beat, without any cares
Give me the tone and I'm all gone
If you give me the signal, I am ready to leave and pursue my goals
Yeah, I'm walking by the line
I am following my own path, even if it's not the norm
Not here, but in my mind
My mind is constantly focused on my goals, not my current situation
I'm working, I sweat but it's all good
I am working hard and putting in effort, but I enjoy the challenge
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
I am working hard and pushing myself, but it's worth it for my goals
Cause I know I'll get it back
I am confident that my hard work will pay off in the end
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
I am confident that others will recognize and applaud my accomplishments
Yet, I'm looking, yet, I'm working
Even though I am confident, I am still focused on improving and striving for more
To make butter for my piece of bun
I am working hard to achieve my own success
And if you say, I'm not okay, we must go
If you criticize me or don't support me, then we can't be a part of each other's lives
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you doubt my abilities, then we can't have a positive relationship
If you say I aim too high from down below
If you try to bring me down or doubt my ambitions, then we can't be friends
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
If you can't support me, then don't pretend to be my friend when I am successful
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
Even if you try to reach me when I am successful, I won't have time for negative people
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BJOERN YTTLING, LYKKE LI ZACHRISSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ankrax
Working in the corner, peaking over shoulders, waiting for my time to come.
Working in the corner, one day to the other, butter for my piece of bun.
Stepping a stone and I'm all gone.
Give me the tone and I'm all gone
Yes I'm walking by the line,
Not here but in my mind.
Working a sweat but it's all good.
Breaking my back but it's all good.
Cause I know I'll get it back,
I know your hands will clap.
I'm working
I'm working
To make butter for my piece of bun.
And if you say I'm not okay
With miles to go.
If you say there ain't no way that I could know.
If you say I aim too high from down below,
Well say it now cause when I'm gone,
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone.
And I'm hanging around until it's all done,
You can't keep me back once I had some.
Wasting time to get it right,
And you will see what I'm about.
Cause I'm working a sweat but it's all good,
I'm breaking my back but it's all good.
Cause I know I'll get it back, I know your hands will clap.
And if you say I'm not okay with miles to go.
If you say there ain't no way that I could know.
If you say I aim too high from down below,
Well say it now cause when I'm gone,
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone.
@nixbondi5898
Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun
Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun
Stepping, I'm stomping, I'm all gone
Give me the tone and I'm all gone
Yeah, I'm walking by the line
Not here, but in my mind
I'm working, I sweat but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
Yet, I'm looking, yet, I'm working
To make butter for my piece of bun
And if you say, I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
And you hanging around 'til it's all done
You can't keep me back once I had some
No wasting time to get it right
And you will see what I'm about
Good, I'm working, I sweat, but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say, I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be
If you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone
@pedropantaleao7239
oh boy this song haunts me to these days, just can't get it out of my head since I listened to it the very first time at 2010 while playing FIFA 09 on my DS
@sukhdevr3489
Well if you watch the video that won't help you forget it too lol
@Deviitt11
Facts. it's unforgettable lol
@callumwallace1358
Exact same use to hide it from my mum under my pillow when she came in to check I was asleep
@90stypeofbeat64
Ah yes, buying Rooney and Cristiano at once for barcelona while listening to this, good times
@SourJacket2811
Felt that
@kevindurant9953
1:12 Fifa 09 has entered the chat
@topchrono19
Who watching this in 2024 ????
@La3780
Top Chrono @LykkeLi is awesome! And timeless!
@neetufarswan6764
fifa 09 the best game