All Your Goodies Are Gone
The Dells Lyrics


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I am through with you
Baby, I refuse to be blue

Let hurt put you in the loser's seat
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Let hurt put you behind the wheel
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Shame, shame on me
For thinking that I could possibly be
The exclusive one of your choice
In this world infested with boys

When now I know that I am first on your list
And if I leave, I'm gonna be missed
I cannot take a chance on you
It's so easy to become number two

And I refuse to be blue
Baby, I'm crying you will lose

Let hurt put you in the loser's seat
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Let hurt put you behind the wheel
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Let you see how does it feel
(Let you see how it feels)
To be un for real
(To be un for real)
To be without a love of your own
(Without a love of your own)

And all your goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)
All your goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)
All your goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)

So good I had known that your love is good
But it don't rectify how I'll cry if you ever say goodbye

I refuse to be blue
Meaning I'm cutting you aloof

Let hurt put you in the loser's seat
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Let hurt put you behind the wheel
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)

Let you see just how does it feel
(Let you see how it feel)
To be un for real
(To be un for real)

To be without a love of your own
(Without a love of your own)
And all your own goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)

All your own goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)
Yeah, all your own goodies, they are gone
(All your goodies are gone)

It ain't gone
(All your goodies are gone)
Hey, your goodies are gone
(All your goodies are gone)

Hey, hey, I'm gone
(All your goodies are gone)
Not coming back home
(All your goodies are gone)

All your goodies are gone
All your goodies are gone
All your goodies are gone
All your goodies are gone





All your goodies are gone
All your goodies are gone

Overall Meaning

The Dells's song "All Your Goodies Are Gone" is a breakup song, where the singer has decided to move on from a relationship that wasn't working out. The lyrics are straightforward and tell the story of a person who has had enough of being the second choice in a relationship. The opening lines "I am through with you, baby, I refuse to be blue" clearly depict that the singer has taken control of the situation by ending the relationship instead of being the one to mourn it. The lines "Let hurt put you behind the wheel" and "Let hurt put you in the loser's seat" imply that the singer is telling their ex that their own hurt will be what ultimately brings them down. The song's chorus "And all your goodies are gone" adds a final note of closure, as the singer declares that they are moving on and taking everything with them, including their ex's "goodies."


The song does not have any complicated metaphors or obscure references, making it easy to understand. What makes it a standout song, however, is the Dells' powerful delivery. The group's harmonies and the soulful energy that they bring to the song help to make it an anthem for anyone who has ever decided to move on from a bad relationship. The song has a strong, upbeat rhythm with a catchy hook that makes it enjoyable to sing along to.


Line by Line Meaning

I am through with you
I have ended our relationship


Baby, I refuse to be blue
I refuse to be sad or mournful over you


Let hurt put you in the loser's seat
Let your pain and heartache make you feel like a loser


(Hurt put you in the loser's seat, hurt put you in loser's seat)
Repeating the idea that pain and heartache will bring you down


Shame, shame on me
I am regretful for believing I could be your only choice


For thinking that I could possibly be
I am ashamed for believing I could be the only one you want


The exclusive one of your choice
The only person you chose to be with


In this world infested with boys
In a world full of other men to choose from


When now I know that I am first on your list
Now I know that I am your top choice


And if I leave, I'm gonna be missed
If I were to go, you would miss me


I cannot take a chance on you
I don't want to risk being hurt again by you


It's so easy to become number two
It's easy for me to go from being your top choice to being replaced


And I refuse to be blue
I won't be sad or feel sorry for myself


Baby, I'm crying you will lose
You will lose me because of your actions


Let you see how does it feel
I want you to understand what it feels like


(Let you see how it feels)
Repeating the idea of wanting him to understand


To be un for real
To truly feel unloved


(To be un for real)
Repeating the idea of being unloved


To be without a love of your own
To not have someone love you back


(Without a love of your own)
Repeating the idea of being unloved


And all your goodies are gone
I have taken away all the good things you had with me


(All your goodies are gone)
Repeating the idea of taking away everything good


So good I had known that your love is good
I thought your love was good


But it don't rectify how I'll cry if you ever say goodbye
Even though I know your love is good, it won't make me feel better if you leave


Hey, your goodies are gone
I have taken away everything good you had with me


Hey, hey, I'm gone
I'm leaving you


(All your goodies are gone)
Repeating the idea of taking everything away


Not coming back home
I won't return to be with you


All your goodies are gone
Everything good you had with me is gone




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