She's Gone
Taylor Hound Dog Lyrics
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Hey, I know the reason why
Well, I know you don't love me
Baby, I know the reason why
Well, you take all of my money
And you treat me like a child
Like a little child
Well, now the woman I love
Baby, done been here and gone
Well, now the woman I love
Well, done been here and gone
Well, now if things don't change
You know I ain't gonna be here long
Be here long
I ain't gonna be here long
Ain't gonna be here long
I ain't gonna be here long
Ain't gonna be here long
I ain't gonna be here long
Ain't gonna be here long
I ain't gonna be here long
Ain't gonna be here long
I ain't gonna be here long
Ain't gonna be here long
She's gone, she's gone, she's gone
She's gone boy, she's gone, she's gone
For long, how I miss ya, baby
She's gone
Oh, my baby's gone, she's gone
I'm ain't gonna be here long
Well, I'm leaving my baby
And I really don't want to go
Well, I'm leaving my baby
And I really don't want to go
Well, she got her another man
And, she don't want me no more
She, don't want me no more
She, don't want me no more
It's alright, it's alright, boy
It's alright, it's alright, alright
Alright, it's alright, babe
Yeah hey, it's alright, darling
Taylor Hound Dog's song "She's Gone" is a heart-wrenching blues track that depicts the pain of lost love. In the song, the singer acknowledges that his lover no longer loves him and treats him like a child despite taking away all of his money. He laments about the woman he loves who has already left and vows to leave too if things don't change. He confesses that leaving his lover is not something he wants, but he has to do it because she has found another man.
The song's lyrical interpretation is quite plain and simple as it is about lost love, but what makes it more interesting is its musical arrangement. The song's mellow guitar licks create a genuinely sorrowful and melancholic atmosphere, complementing the lyrics' emotions. The song's lyrics create intense sadness that highlights the singer's deep sense of loss and feeling of hopelessness. The lyrics' repetition highlights the singer's pain and anguish.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I know you don't love me
Although you tell me otherwise, I am aware that you do not have any love for me.
Hey, I know the reason why
I am aware of the reason that you do not love me.
Well, you take all of my money
You frequently take all of the money that I have earned from me.
And you treat me like a child
You treat me like I am much younger than I actually am.
Well, now the woman I love
The woman that I truly love.
Baby, done been here and gone
She was present in my life, but is now absent.
Well, now if things don't change
If there is no alteration in our circumstances,
You know I ain't gonna be here long
I do not anticipate being present in this situation for much longer.
I ain't gonna be here long
I will not be present in this situation for long.
She's gone, she's gone, she's gone
The woman I love is now absent from my life.
She's gone boy, she's gone, she's gone
The woman I love is no longer present in my life, and it is a significant loss.
For long, how I miss ya, baby
I will miss you greatly for a prolonged period, my dear.
Well, I'm leaving my baby
I am departing from my significant other.
And I really don't want to go
Although I know it is necessary, I do not want to leave.
Well, she got her another man
She is now dating someone else.
And, she don't want me no more
She does not have any further desire for a relationship with me.
It's alright, it's alright, boy
It is not ideal, but the situation is manageable, young man.
It's alright, it's alright, alright
It is not ideal, but the situation is manageable.
Alright, it's alright, babe
It is not ideal, but things will be manageable, dear.
Yeah hey, it's alright, darling
It is not ideal, but things will be manageable, my beloved.
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, Exceleration Music Partners, LLC
Written by: BENJAMIN SIMON TAYLOR
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@cliffbungalow9373
Ted Harvey is a freakin machine.
The tempo doesn't move.
@Richard2003
I saw him at Kent State in 1973. Bought that album pictured. I still have it.
@wesrace1
I was at the recording studio when Hound Dog Recorded this. The interesting deal was that I'd been listening to Hound Dog for about a year at little hole in the walls and had never heard him do this'un. When I asked him where he got the idea from Hound Dog replied "Big Boy Crudup"
@STCCLover
When I heard him play in the early 80:s,I instantly fell in love with his sound.This was the kind of music I could relate to.
@frankfordification
He died December 17th,1975.
@BiggieTrismegistus
@Frank Marion I see beat me to it. Hound Dog Taylor performing in the 80s would have been AMAZING for reasons having nothing to do with music
@michaelmorphites6733
Haha
@FedericoBernardi
Jesus this is hypnotic. So beautiful
@davidornelas5563
Used to blast this album on the sound system at the Cine Capri Theatre, one of the most elegant movie houses in Phoenix, AZ. My brother and I would clean the theater in the middle of the night. Awesome, awesome experience! 1972-73.
@tommanfrede5241
Love this song and the entire Genuine Houserockin' Blues album!