The Infamous Mr. Gone
Mr. Gone and the Invisibles Lyrics
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Turn around there's no one there
Is your mind just getting older
Are you whispering a prayer
When you feel you're someone else
In the crowd all by yourself
Love, choice and destiny knocked on your door
You were gone
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
Twist your heart up over nothing
Your will is working double time
Intuition has misled you
She's polite, but so unkind
When you feel you're someone else
In the crowd all by yourself
Love, choice and destiny knocked on your door
You were gone
Sold your world to keep it free
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
Where's you love
Where's your life
Get your head out of the sand
Free your mind
Free your soul
An open heart will understand
Everything is cool
Mr. Gone
We need love
Mr. Gone
We gotta make a change
Mr. Gone
Love, choice and destiny knocked on your door
You were gone
Sold your world to keep it free
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
Lose your personality
When all of your rights turn to wrong
Blinded by the things you see
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
The lyrics of Mr. Gone and the Invisibles's song, The Infamous Mr. Gone, provide a message of self-reflection and growth. The opening stanza addresses the feeling of being alone even in a crowd of people. This feeling can reflect the changes we undergo as we grow older or the way that the world around us shifts, leaving us feeling left behind. As we continue to change, the choices we make and the path we choose can feel overwhelming and confusing. The line "Sold your world to keep it free" could be interpreted as the price we pay for personal growth and change. We may have to sacrifice certain parts of our lives in order to become the person we desire to be.
The second stanza discusses the conflicting emotions that arise from our intuition and our logical mind. Sometimes, the two can be at odds, and we can find ourselves making decisions that aren't necessarily in our best interest. The line "intuition has misled you" suggests that our gut feelings may not always be accurate, and we need to question our thoughts and emotions. The repetition of the chorus, with the lyrics "Love, choice and destiny knocked on your door, you were gone," serves as a reminder that we must pay attention to the world around us and take advantage of opportunities as they present themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You feel a tap upon your shoulder
You sense something or someone behind you
Turn around there's no one there
But when you look, there is nothing or no one there
Is your mind just getting older
Are you becoming mentally weaker
Are you whispering a prayer
Are you seeking divine intervention
When you feel you're someone else
When you feel disconnected from your true self
In the crowd all by yourself
Feeling alone in a sea of people
Love, choice and destiny knocked on your door
Opportunities for love, decision-making, and fate have presented themselves to you
You were gone
You were absent or unavailable
Sold your world to keep it free
You sacrificed your own well-being and happiness for the benefit of others
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
Are you feeling isolated and unhappy
Twist your heart up over nothing
You are distressed over something insignificant
Your will is working double time
Your determination is being pushed to the limit
Intuition has misled you
Your gut feeling has misguided you in some way
She's polite, but so unkind
Your intuition seems friendly but is certainly not helpful
Where's you love
Where has your affection gone?
Where's your life
Where has your life meaning gone?
Get your head out of the sand
Pay attention to reality
Free your mind
Let go of encumbrances
Free your soul
Let go of attachments
An open heart will understand
A receptive mind will be appreciative
Everything is cool
Everything is fine
We need love
We all require affection
We gotta make a change
We have to change things around us
Lose your personality
Abandon the traits that define you
When all of your rights turn to wrong
When all the things you deem right end up being misguided and harmful
Blinded by the things you see
When things obscure your perception of the truth
Are you lonely tonight Mr. Gone?
Are you feeling isolated and unhappy
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAT TORPEY, PAUL BRANDON GILBERT, WILLIAM SHEEHAN
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