I'm Gone
Ruby Red Lyrics


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Black road,
White line,
Got plenty of things on my mind-
Think I'm headed back in time
When I'm gone-

Wrong turn,
Feels fine,
Spread my wings and watch me fly-
Break on through to the other side
When I'm gone-

(CHORUS)
Ah-ah, give it to me,
Ah-ah, no one told me-
Trouble comes but it don't stay for too long-
When I'm gone...
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...

Green grass,
Blue sky,
Think I'm tall enough for this ride-
Rip my ticket watch me drive
When I'm gone-

One way
This time,
Let it go now don't be shy-
Stick it to what I'm leavin' behind
I'm gone!

(2nd CHORUS)
Ah-ah, give it to me-
Ah-ah, no one told me,
Trouble comes but it don't stay for too long-

I said: Leave it alone!
'Cause you're already too far gone
And it's nobody's fault,
That you're fallin' apart-
Ah-ah-
Ah-ah-
Trouble comes but it don't last very long,
One more time I said

(3rd CHORUS)
Ah-ah give it to me!
Ah-ah-ah, nobody told me!
Trouble comes but it don't last very long-- no it never does!
When I'm gone--




Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...-yeah!

Overall Meaning

Ruby Red's song "I'm Gone" is a song about moving on and starting anew. In the first verse, the singer describes how she's driving down a long highway with a lot on her mind. She feels as though she's heading back in time, as a sort of regression to simpler times. Despite making a wrong turn, the singer still feels fine and confident about breaking through to the other side. The chorus is a chant-like repetition of "Ah-ah, give it to me" as the singer revels in her new state of being, free from the troubles and worries that have kept her down.


In the second verse, the imagery of nature takes center stage: green grass and blue skies add a peacefulness and beauty to the song. The singer asserts that she's "tall enough for this ride," suggesting that she's finally ready to face the challenges that life may bring. The singer makes it clear that she's ready to move forward and leave behind anything that may hold her back. The second chorus is a continuation of the first, with slight variations to the lyrics. In the bridge, the singer strongly encourages the listener to leave behind anything that may be causing them problems or impeding their progress. The chorus repeats again, with the singer emphatically declaring that she's leaving the past behind.


Line by Line Meaning

Black road,
The path of life, looking bleak and unforgiving.


White line,
A guiding principle that acts as a light in the darkness.


Got plenty of things on my mind-
The burden of my thoughts weighing heavy on my psyche.


Think I'm headed back in time
Regret and the desire for change taking me back to moments I wish I could relive.


When I'm gone-
When I leave this present moment to search for something better.


Wrong turn,
Mistakes made along the way that serve as valuable lessons learned.


Feels fine,
The process of overcoming my errors bringing me a sense of satisfaction.


Spread my wings and watch me fly-
Taking control of my life and propelling myself into a brighter future.


Break on through to the other side
Breaking free from the chains of the past to move towards a better tomorrow.


Ah-ah, give it to me,
Motivating oneself to push through and achieve something greater.


Ah-ah, no one told me-
Taking on the challenge without fear, despite the unknown outcomes.


Trouble comes but it don't stay for too long-
Life is filled with obstacles, but they do not last forever.


Green grass,
Hope and growth that comes with taking risks and new opportunities.


Blue sky,
The limitless potential to achieve success and greatness.


Think I'm tall enough for this ride-
The confidence and strength to overcome anything.


Rip my ticket watch me drive
Taking control of my destiny and steering towards success.


One way
The path ahead is clear and in a specific direction.


This time,
The present moment, where I make a change for the better.


Let it go now don't be shy-
Release the past and embrace the present without hesitation.


Stick it to what I'm leavin' behind
Determination to succeed and prove wrong those who didn't believe.


I'm gone!
Moving on to a better future filled with potential and success.


I said: Leave it alone!
A reminder to let go of the past and focus on the present.


'Cause you're already too far gone
Don't let past mistakes and failures hold you back.


And it's nobody's fault,
Accepting responsibility for past actions and refusing to blame others.


That you're fallin' apart-
Addressing the struggles in the present and acknowledging the need to move beyond them.


Ah-ah-
A symbolic representation of perseverance and determination.


Ah-ah-
A powerful reminder to keep moving forward.


Trouble comes but it don't last very long,
Acknowledging that obstacles are temporary and strength is everlasting.


One more time I said
A final affirmation of the determination to achieve greatness.


Ah-ah give it to me!
Motivating oneself to push through and achieve something greater.


Ah-ah-ah, nobody told me!
Taking on the challenge without fear, despite the unknown outcomes.


Trouble comes but it don't last very long-- no it never does!
Life is filled with obstacles, but they do not last forever.


When I'm gone--
When I leave this present moment to search for something better.


Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...
A symbolic representation of determination and perseverance.


Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah...-yeah!
A celebration of success and victory after overcoming obstacles.




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