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So Gone
Shannon Murray Lyrics
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There's nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach you
Nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach me too
Oh oo oh
I've been thinking I've been thinking what the hell is wrong
'Cause I'm so pretty and strong
I'm so witty and brave
I'm so courageous and clever
Oh yeah man whatever
Sometimes I tower oh with strength and with ease
Ignore all the theorizing expert fairytale priests I so love to please
Oh let down your hair
Fall into a deep deep sleep
I'll let down my hair
So you can come here and rescue me
I've been thinking I've been thinking I'm so gone
I've been thinking I've been thinking what the hell is wrong
'Cause I'm so pretty and strong
I'm so witty and brave
I'm so courageous and clever
Oh yeah man whatever
I'm taking my time I think for once I'll get this right
I'm just gonna cut my hair and climb down from this tower
Yeah I'm taking back my power
Take back the power
Oh ooo yeah
I've been thinking I've been thinking I'm so gone
I've been thinking I've been thinking what the hell is wrong
'Cause I'm so pretty and strong
I'm so witty and brave
I'm so courageous and clever
Oh yeah man whatever
Shannon Murray's song So Gone is a deep dive into the mind of someone who is struggling with their self-worth and trying to find the strength to take control of their life. The opening lines "I'm taking my time I think for once you've got the right" suggest that the singer has finally come to the realization that they need to slow down and make sure they make the right choices moving forward. They then go on to sing "There's nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach you / Nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach me too", which implies that they have been living a wild and reckless lifestyle, and that they are starting to question the wisdom of that choice.
As the song progresses, the singer becomes more introspective. They sing "I've been thinking I've been thinking what the hell is wrong / 'Cause I'm so pretty and strong / I'm so witty and brave / I'm so courageous and clever / Oh yeah man whatever", which suggests that despite their many strengths and admirable qualities, they are still struggling to find happiness and meaning in their life. They then go on to say "Sometimes I tower oh with strength and with ease / Ignore all the theorizing expert fairytale priests I so love to please", which implies that they have been living their life according to the expectations of others, rather than following their own path.
As the song reaches its climax, the singer finds the courage to take back control of their life. They sing "I'm just gonna cut my hair and climb down from this tower / Yeah I'm taking back my power", suggesting that they are done living in isolation and are ready to rejoin the world on their own terms.
Overall, So Gone is a powerful and thought-provoking song that explores some of the most fundamental questions of the human experience. By the end of the song, the singer has found the strength to take control and forge their own path forward, offering a sense of hope and inspiration to anyone who has ever struggled to find their place in the world.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm taking my time I think for once you've got the right
I am being patient and believe that for once, you are making the right decision.
There's nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach you
A combination of good wine and a wild experience with a reckless girl might have important lessons to offer.
Nothing good wine and a bad girl couldn't teach me too
I acknowledge that partaking in a wild experience with a reckless girl might also apply important lessons to my life.
Oh oo oh
Interjection for emphasis of the following statement.
I've been thinking I've been thinking I'm so gone
I have been reflecting and now realize that I am lost and not in control.
I've been thinking I've been thinking what the hell is wrong
I have been contemplating and trying to discover what went wrong in my life.
'Cause I'm so pretty and strong
Despite my physical and mental strength and beauty, I am still lost and confused.
I'm so witty and brave
In addition to my physical and mental strengths, I am also quick-witted and courageous.
I'm so courageous and clever
I am fearless and intelligent.
Oh yeah man whatever
A dismissive response to unimportant matters.
Sometimes I tower oh with strength and with ease
Sometimes I am confident and powerful without even trying.
Ignore all the theorizing expert fairytale priests I so love to please
I choose to disregard the advice and opinions of those who claim to be experts and aim to please the fantasies of society.
Oh let down your hair
A reference to the fairytale of Rapunzel, indicating a desire for freedom and escape from a tower.
Fall into a deep deep sleep
Surrendering to a dream-like state, letting go of control and responsibility.
I'll let down my hair
I will also free myself from my figurative tower and invite rescue.
So you can come here and rescue me
I seek someone to come and save me from my confused and lost state.
I'm taking my time I think for once I'll get this right
I am giving myself time to ensure that I make the right decisions and get my life on track.
I'm just gonna cut my hair and climb down from this tower
I will release myself from the limitations of my past and take control of my future.
Yeah I'm taking back my power
I am reclaiming my personal power and control over my life.
Take back the power
Calling on others to join me in taking control and claiming personal power.
Oh ooo yeah
Interjection for emphasis of the song's overall message.
Contributed by Jeremiah L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.