Now I'm Gone
Monica Lyrics


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Monica baby, I'm sorry
I know I was wrong, but I think we can work it out
Just try to hear me out

Nah, you hear me out

I gave you so much love, but you had to play with my affections
My heart was in your hands, but you had to play with all my feelings
You got your mack on, but now I'm gone
Cause I'd rather be all alone
Away from all these silly games

[Chorus]
I gave you no reason why
Just said do your thing on the side
But now I'm gone
Cause it will never be the same

You were busy kicking it with your boys
Instead of taking care of your girl
But now I'm gone
Gone away from you

I thought I knew you well
But you ran away, didn't care about me
You told so many lies
Thought you could run away from this thing called reality
But I'm long gone, I got to go on
There's someone waiting for me
To love me honestly

I gave you no reason why
Just said do your thing on the side
But now I'm gone
Cause it will never be the same, yeah

Your were busy kicking it with your boys
Instead of taking care of your girl
But now I'm gone
I'm gone away from you, oh my boy, hey

I gave you no reason why
Just said do your thing on the side
But now I'm gone
Cause it will never be the same, naw

You were busy kicking it with your boys
(You shoulda been taking care of your girl)
Instead of taking care of your girl
But now I'm gone
But now I'm gone, oh now I'm gone,
Now I'm gon' away from you

You see, the things you did to me back then,
I'm long gon' from it now
Baby I gotta go my own way
They say (they say)
That you never (miss a good thing)
Until it's gon' (Until it's gone away)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Monica's song "Now I'm Gone" tell a story of a girl who has had enough of being played with, lied to, and neglected by her lover. The song starts with an apology from the lover, who wants to work things out, but Monica is done trying to make things work. She accuses the lover of playing with her affections and feelings, expressing her disappointment and frustration with the situation. Monica then states that although she gave the lover space to do what he wanted, she is still leaving because she cannot deal with the same old games anymore.


The chorus of the song consists of Monica repeating that she gave the lover no reason for leaving, and that now she is gone and things will never be the same. She blames the lover's neglectful behavior for her leaving and expresses her desire to be loved honestly. The song ends with Monica saying that she has to go her own way and that the lover will never miss her until she is gone.


The song is an empowering breakup anthem that many people can relate to, as it speaks to the pain of being taken for granted and ignored by someone who claimed to love you. Monica's powerful vocals and emotional delivery add to the rawness and authenticity of the lyrics, making it a timeless track that still resonates with listeners today.


Line by Line Meaning

Monica baby, I'm sorry
Apologizing for mistakes committed in the relationship


I know I was wrong, but I think we can work it out
Acknowledging wrongdoing, but hopeful for a second chance


Just try to hear me out
Asking for a chance to explain and be heard


Nah, you hear me out
Refusing to listen to the other person's perspective


I gave you so much love, but you had to play with my affections
Expressing hurt at being toyed with emotionally despite giving love


My heart was in your hands, but you had to play with all my feelings
Feeling betrayed and used by the other person's actions


You got your mack on, but now I'm gone
Calling attention to the other person's attempts to flirt with others while in the relationship, and choosing to leave because of it


Cause I'd rather be all alone
Preferring solitude over a toxic relationship


Away from all these silly games
Desiring a relationship based on honesty and respect


I gave you no reason why
Calling attention to not cheating on the other person despite being hurt


Just said do your thing on the side
Allowing the other person some freedom and independence, but not expecting them to cheat


But now I'm gone
Choosing to leave despite giving space and freedom


Cause it will never be the same
Realizing that trust has been broken and it's hard to go back to how things were before


You were busy kicking it with your boys
Feeling neglected and unimportant due to the other person prioritizing hanging out with friends over spending time with their partner


Instead of taking care of your girl
Expecting the other person to show love, care, and attention as a partner


I thought I knew you well
Feeling misled and deceived by the other person's actions


But you ran away, didn't care about me
Feeling abandoned and uncared for despite investing time and emotions into the relationship


You told so many lies
Feeling like the other person has been dishonest and untruthful


Thought you could run away from this thing called reality
Feeling like the other person was living in a fantasy world and not addressing real issues in the relationship


But I'm long gone, I got to go on
Choosing to move on from the relationship, letting go of hurt feelings and grudges


There's someone waiting for me
Feeling hopeful about finding love and companionship in the future


To love me honestly
Desiring a partner who is truthful and faithful


You see, the things you did to me back then,
Recalling past hurt and pain caused by the other person in the relationship


I'm long gon' from it now
Having moved on and leaving the past behind


Baby I gotta go my own way
Emphasizing the importance of individual agency and self-discovery


They say (they say)
Referring to common wisdom or sayings about love and relationships


That you never (miss a good thing)
Suggesting that the other person may regret losing a good partner like Monica


Until it's gon' (Until it's gone away)
Implying that the other person may not have appreciated Monica until she has moved on and is no longer in their life




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BOB ROBINSON, TIM KELLEY

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