Gone
Madonna Lyrics


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Selling out
Is not my thing
Walk away
I won't be broken again
I'm not
I'm not what you think

Dream away your life
Someone else's dream
Nothing equals nothing

Letting go
Is not my thing
Walk away
Won't let it happen again
I'm not
I'm not very smart

Why should I feel sad
For what I never had
Nothing equals nothing

Turn to stone
Lose my faith
I'll be gone
Before it happens

Turn to stone
Lose my faith
I'll be gone
Before it happens

Selling out
Is not my thing
Walk away
I won't be broken again
I won't
I won't fall apart

Dream away your life
Dream away your dream
Nothing equals nothing

Turn to stone
Lose my faith
I'll be gone
Before it happens

Turn to stone
Lose my faith
I'll be gone
Before it happens

Turn to stone (turn to stone)
Lose my faith (lose my faith)
I'll be gone
Before it happens

Turn to stone (turn to stone)




Lose my faith (lose my faith)
I'll be gone

Overall Meaning

The song "Gone Gone Gone" by Madonna is about the artist's independence and refusal to sell out to the pressures of the music industry. From the opening lines, Madonna makes it clear that she's not interested in compromising her values: "Selling out is not my thing, walk away, I won't be broken again." She's not concerned with maintaining a certain image or pleasing everyone; instead, she is resolute in her decision to stay true to herself, even if it means walking away from a deal or opportunity. The line "I'm not what you think" reinforces this idea that she is more than just a commodity to be marketed.


The chorus emphasizes the importance of not settling for a life that isn't fulfilling. Madonna sings, "Dream away your life, someone else's dream, nothing equals nothing." This line suggests that chasing someone else's dream is a meaningless endeavor and that true happiness comes from pursuing what one truly wants in life. The repeated refrain of "turn to stone, lose my faith, I'll be gone before it happens" echoes the sentiment that Madonna is not willing to compromise her integrity and will walk away before it's too late.


Overall, "Gone Gone Gone" is a clear message from Madonna that she will not be swayed by external pressures to conform or compromise. She is an independent artist who values authenticity and is willing to walk away from anything that threatens that.


Line by Line Meaning

Selling out
Compromising my values or integrity is not something I am willing to do


Is not my thing
It's not a part of who I am or what I stand for


Walk away
I won't put myself in a situation that will harm me


I won't be broken again
I refuse to let someone or something shatter me emotionally or mentally twice


I'm not
I am not the person you assume or judge me to be


I'm not what you think
You don't know who I am or what I'm capable of, despite your preconceived notions


Dream away your life
Don't spend your time chasing after someone else's aspirations or goals


Someone else's dream
Pursuing another person's ambition will ultimately bring you nothing


Nothing equals nothing
Putting effort into something that has no value or worth will result in nothing achieved


Letting go
Releasing the hold I have on something or someone is not something I find easy


Won't let it happen again
I won't let history repeat itself by holding onto something or someone that will bring me harm


I'm not very smart
I am not knowledgeable about everything and I don't claim to be


Why should I feel sad
I don't see any reason to feel upset or remorseful


For what I never had
I'm not sad about anything that I never had or experienced


Turn to stone
I will become emotionless and unresponsive towards someone or something


Lose my faith
My trust and confidence in something or someone will diminish


I'll be gone
I will not allow myself to be hurt or affected by someone or something else


Before it happens
I will protect myself and prevent any negative consequences from occurring


I won't fall apart
I won't break down or crumble under pressure or stress


Dream away your life
Don't let your life pass you by while you chase an unattainable fantasy


Dream away your dream
Stop pursuing something that will never come to fruition


Turn to stone (turn to stone)
I will become cold-hearted and numb


Lose my faith (lose my faith)
I will stop trusting or believing in something or someone


I'll be gone
I will distance myself and remove myself from a harmful situation or person




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Madonna Ciccone, Damian Anthony Le Gassick, Nicola Mary Joy Young

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Robert Cochran


on Die Another Day

The only good thing about that sucky film is this song

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