It's All Gone
Rea Chris Lyrics
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I was going back my friends to see
Of what became of my childhood daydreams
Of all the things that used to be
To my surprise I stood alone
I walked a river of a waking dream
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
It's all gone
Ain't nothing for you here now
Sail on
You talk of change, something better
Cutting down that big old tree
There's flesh and blood in there somewhere
But no matter what you just don't seem to see
I walk your chambers, your empty halls
I see you talking behind the doors
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
It's all gone
Ain't nothing for you here now
Sail on
I'm sailing on, I'm running faster
Than I ever run before
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
Sail on
The song "It's All Gone" by Chris Rea is a reflection on lost hope and dreams. The lyrics suggest that a careless heart can lead to nothing good and that the singer is returning to his hometown to see what happened to the dreams he had when he was young. It quickly becomes clear that those dreams and hopes are gone, and there is nothing left for him there now. The singer describes feeling alone and walking through the town like it's a waking dream. He talks about the changes he sees happening in the town but feels like nobody else sees the bigger picture. He is disappointed and wants to sail on to find something better.
The lyrics paint a picture of a town that has seen better days, and the singer's father appears to be a voice of reason, offering advice and guidance to him. The singer is determined to move on and find something better, but it is clear that he's sad about what's been lost. The song's message is that sometimes we have to let go of our dreams and move on, even if it's painful. It's a poignant reminder that life doesn't always go the way we want it to.
Line by Line Meaning
A careless heart ain't no good to no-one
Being careless doesn't benefit anyone.
I was going back my friends to see
I was returning to visit my friends.
Of what became of my childhood daydreams
I was wondering what happened to my childhood dreams.
Of all the things that used to be
I was reminiscing about the past.
To my surprise I stood alone
I was surprised to find that I was alone.
I walked a river of a waking dream
I felt like I was in a dreamlike state.
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
My father advised me to be aware of my thoughts.
I guess this old town seen better days
This town looks worse now than it used to.
It's all gone
Everything is gone now.
Ain't nothing for you here now
There is nothing left for me here.
Sail on
Keep moving forward.
You talk of change, something better
You're discussing change for the better.
Cutting down that big old tree
You're planning to cut down a large old tree.
There's flesh and blood in there somewhere
There are living beings inside the tree.
But no matter what you just don't seem to see
You still don't understand the situation.
I walk your chambers, your empty halls
I walk through your empty rooms and halls.
I see you talking behind the doors
I see you whispering behind closed doors.
I'm sailing on, I'm running faster
I'm moving forward, running faster than before.
Than I ever run before
Faster than I have ever run before.
Sail on
Keep moving forward.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER ANTON REA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@red_syrinx
A careless heart ain't no good to no-one
I was going back my friends to see
Of what became of my childhood daydreams
Of all the things that used to be
To my surprise I stood alone
I walked a river of a waking dream
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
It's all gone
Ain't nothing for you here now
Sail on
You talk of change, something better
Cutting down that big old tree
There's flesh and blood in there somewhere
But no matter what you just don't seem to see
I walk your chambers, your empty halls
I see you talking behind the doors
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
It's all gone
Ain't nothing for you here now
Sail on
I'm sailing on, I'm running faster
Than I ever run before
My father say 'Know what you're thinking'
I guess this old town seen better days
Sail on
@logicalnetwork1611
i love Chris Rea;s music. You are a legend sir. You should be knighted. Who else agrees with me?
@nicodecorte1481
I agree with that
@logicalnetwork1611
@@nicodecorte1481 thanks Nico. We should organise a petition to get chris rea knighted?
@KalmanBorbely
Me also agree
@innerwisdomhealing88
Yes!!!
@patricecemoiin1993
❤
@lincolnseoloane5506
The voice makes his songs more beautiful
@logicalnetwork1611
amazing voice
@grumpymonkey6181
A great song from an incredibly diverse discography from the wonderfully talented Chris Rea.
@jorgeno-remix679
There must be a special heaven for the bass players...Thanks for the beauty!