I'm Gone
Shirley And Dee Lyrics
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I'm gone completely out of my mind
Beg you to love me sometime
'Cause your love is mine
Ooh, baby
My, how it seems sweet, your crying
Why did you tell me all those evil lies?
I'm gone
Seem as though you've gone far away
I can't sleep both night or day
Please come back and stay
Ooh, baby
I'll give you one more chance
All because I need your romance
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
The song "I'm Gone" by Shirley and Dee is a classic example of a love ballad, in which the singer laments the loss of his/her lover and pleads for their return. The song starts with a declaration that the singer is completely out of his/her mind and begs for the lover's love. The next lines hint at some deceit or betrayal, as the lover's crying seems sweet but the singer questions why the lover told evil lies. Despite the hurt, the singer still wants the lover back and asks for them to return.
The second verse repeats the theme of separation, with the singer unable to sleep and urging the lover to come back and stay. However, the lyrics show that the situation is not entirely one-sided, as the singer also acknowledges that he/she needs the lover's romance. This implies that the relationship may not have been perfect, but both parties were invested in it. The refrain of "Cause your love is mine" reinforces this idea of the intense connection between the singer and the lover.
Overall, "I'm Gone" is a poignant and heartfelt song that captures the pain and desperation of lost love, while also acknowledging the complexity of emotions involved in a relationship. The lyrics are simple but effective, and the soulful delivery of Shirley and Dee adds to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gone
I have left and am no longer here.
I'm gone completely out of my mind
I have lost my sanity due to something that happened.
Beg you to love me sometime
I plead with you to love me at some point in time in the future.
'Cause your love is mine
I desire your love and affection greatly.
My, how it seems sweet, your crying
I find pleasure in seeing you in pain and suffering.
Why did you tell me all those evil lies?
I am questioning your motivation behind telling me deceitful information.
I just have to say goodbye
I must depart from this situation and relationship permanently.
Seem as though you've gone far away
It appears that you have distanced yourself and are no longer present here.
I can't sleep both night or day
I am unable to rest and feel at ease during any time of day or night.
Please come back and stay
I request that you return and remain here with me.
I'll give you one more chance
I am willing to offer you another opportunity to make things right.
All because I need your romance
The reason I am offering you another chance is because I deeply require your love and affection.
'Cause your love is mine
I desire your love and affection greatly, which is the main reason for my actions.
'Cause your love is mine
I deeply and passionately desire your love and affection.
'Cause your love is mine
Your love and affection is the most important thing in my life right now.
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@vatoloko4824
I'm gone
I'm gone completely out of my mind
Beg you to love me sometime
'Cause your love is mine
Ooh, baby
My, how it seems sweet, your crying
Why did you tell me all those evil lies?
I just have to say goodbye
I'm gone
Seem as though you've gone far away
I can't sleep both night or day
Please come back and stay
Ooh, baby
I'll give you one more chance
All because I need your romance
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
'Cause your love is mine
@DaveNHS
Great song, love Shirley's voice.
@frankfroml.a.4104
Can't get enough of this kind of music. What great memories it brings back!
@vinsnan6259
I cant imagine life without Mary Wells back in the late 70's playing on my 8 track in my 65 Impala in EMF, it just wouldn't have been the same. Love it!!
@imanim4844
To me, no music beats classic soul! I love having an old soul; this is my therapy 🎶❤
@KojiRecords
My mother had the Shirley & Lee rhythm and blues compilation album "Let The Good Times Roll" (Guest Star Records) in the late 50’s; more than a decade later, when I was 16, I bought the disco lp Shirley & Company-"Shame, Shame, Shame" (Vibration/All Platinum Records), the title cut which became an international sensation. Mother and I did not know that the "Shirley" on both albums was the same woman, Shirley Goodman, who also sang with The Rolling Stones on their "Exile On Main Street" album.
@barriobajaj
This brings back memories of staying up late to listen to Huggy Boy on XPRS Radio in So-Cal when I was a kid. I remember in the late '60's, Low Riders hanging out at Irvine Park playing this on the old 8-Track Players. Shirley came out of retirement briefly and had a hit titled Shame, Shame, Shame as Shirley And Company. I believe the song written by Sylvia Robinson.
@francisaguirre2273
Love this song 💖
@paulacontreras595
I LOVE THIS SONG, IT SAYS IT ALL..
@maggienunez92
Firme rolas back in the days old school of my generation best music ever love and respect Maggie Los Angeles California Amen ❤❤❤🎵🎶🎼🎧
@AB-fw6qp
Raw talent in the whole band