Long Gone
Ray Goodman & Brown Lyrics
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I hope it grows, grows
In a year or two if you're around
You'll see a rose, rose
Pack me up and keep me hidden somewhere
That you can find me
On a train to Paris going nowhere
Trouble bridge behind me
Don't be gone too long (too long)
'Cause you won't be there to love me when you're gone
Don't be gone too long (too long)
Tell me who's gonna love me when you're gone
When you're, when you're gone
When you're gone
Golden leaves are dancing on the ground
It's getting cold, cold
Safe from time, will be forever young
Never old, old
See upon a fire out in space,
Zooming up behind me
All the wonder written in your face
Was there beside me
Don't be gone too long (too long)
'Cause you won't be there to love me when you're gone
Don't be gone too long (too long)
Tell me who's gonna love me when you're gone
Oh oh
When you're when you're gone
Oh oh
When you're gone
Bring it back to me, bring it back to me
Is it really over?
Bring it back to me, bring it back to me (is it over?)
Bring it back to me, bring it back to me
Is it really over? (Yeah)
Bring it back to me, bring it back to me
Don't be gone too long (too long) ('Cause it will be over)
'Cause you won't be there to love me when you're gone
Don't be gone too long (too long) ('Cause it will be over)
Tell me who's gonna love me when you're gone
Don't be gone too long (too long) ('Cause it will be over)
'Cause you won't be there to love me when you're gone (when it's over)
Don't be gone too long (too long) ('Cause it will be over)
Tell me who's gonna love me when you're gone
The lyrics of Long Gone by Ray Goodman & Brown tell a story of a relationship that is coming to an end. The first verse paints a picture of someone planting a seed and hoping that it grows into a rose in the coming years. This symbolizes the hope that the relationship can be salvaged, but only if the other person is still around to see it. The singer then requests to be packed up and hidden away somewhere, as if they want to be preserved and kept for the other person to find if they ever come back. They mention being on a train to Paris, which could indicate the desire to escape and move on from whatever troubles they left behind.
The chorus repeats the phrase "don't be gone too long," emphasizing the fear of being left behind and forgotten. The singer asks who will love them when the other person is gone, highlighting the importance of the love and connection that they have shared. The second verse further explores the themes of time and age, with the mention of golden leaves falling and the hope of being forever young. The singer reflects on the wonder that the other person brought into their life, and how it will stay with them even after they are gone.
Overall, Long Gone is a poignant depiction of the pain and uncertainty that can come with the end of a relationship. The lyrics are full of longing and heartfelt emotion, as the singer tries to hold on to whatever hope and memories they can.
Line by Line Meaning
I dug a single seed into the ground
I planted a seed in the hopes that it will grow.
I hope it grows, grows
I'm optimistic that the seed will germinate and multiply.
In a year or two if you're around
If you're still here in a year or two, you'll see what I've grown.
You'll see a rose, rose
What I am growing will turn into a rose plant.
Pack me up and keep me hidden somewhere
I want to be hidden away in a place where you will be able to find me.
That you can find me
I want to be kept in a place that is easily accessible to you.
On a train to Paris going nowhere
I'm on a train to Paris but have no particular destination in mind.
Trouble bridge behind me
I am leaving behind all the problems and difficulties I had to face.
Don't be gone too long (too long)
Don't stay away for too long.
'Cause you won't be there to love me when you're gone
If you stay away too long, I'll miss your love and affection.
Tell me who's gonna love me when you're gone
If you're gone, who will be there to love me?
Golden leaves are dancing on the ground
The leaves on the ground are glistening in the sun.
It's getting cold, cold
Winter is approaching, and the weather is getting chilly.
Safe from time, will be forever young
I will always be young and safe from the passage of time.
Never old, old
I'll never grow old.
See upon a fire out in space,
I am witnessing a brilliant fire in outer space.
Zooming up behind me
It's moving quickly behind me.
All the wonder written in your face
I can see the awe in your expression.
Was there beside me
You were there with me.
Bring it back to me, bring it back to me
I want you to bring it back to me.
Is it really over?
Are we really finished?
Yeah
Yes, it's over.
Lyrics © KYLE EDWARDS PUBLISHING, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael McHenry, Christopher Brown, Cathy Dennis, Ryan Buendia, Scott Hoffman, Coffee, Jean Baptiste, Kyle Edwards
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