Long Gone
Super Furry Animals Lyrics

The song “Long Gone” by Super Furry Animals portrays a sense of loss, missing someone who’s no longer there. The repetition of the phrase “Long gone” in each stanza accentuates the feeling of emptiness and finality. The opening stanza sets the tone with “no shadow where you stood”, referring to the absence of someone who has departed. The singer then expresses their longing to find them, even though it seems unrealistic with the repetition of “Long gone”.

Verse two reveals that there is distance between the singer and the person they miss, far enough away that they can’t see them anymore. The line “If I believed I would pray” emphasizes the regret that the singer has, wishing they could have saved their relationship while they had the chance. The repeating “La la la la la la la la la” in the second half of the stanza seems to indicate a struggle with words, as if nothing can truly express the depth of their feelings.

The final stanza echoes the prior two, emphasizing the permanent loss. The line “oh oh oh” serves as a mournful chant and final goodbye. Overall, “Long Gone” creates a bleak yet powerful portrayal of loss and finality.