They announced in June 2010 that they will be breaking up.
Aversion Online says: The Methadones take the three-chord simplicity of Ramones-influenced rock and strip it of its sillier themes for straight ahead rock.
Discography
Full Lengths
* Ill at Ease - A-F Records September 25, 2001
* Career Objective - Thick Records July 15, 2003
* Not Economically Viable - Thick Records November 16, 2004
* 21st Century Power Pop Riot - Redscare Records June 6, 2006
* This Won't Hurt - Red Scare Records July 10, 2007
Compilations
* 1157 Wheeler Avenue: A Memorial For Amadou Diallo - Failed Experiment Records June 25, 2002
* Sex and Subversion - Thick Records October 28, 2003
* Go Kart MP300 - Go Kart Records October 28, 2003
* AMP Presents Vol. 4 Pop Punk - American Music Press (AMP) February 22, 2005
* Take Me Down To The Punkrock City - Squash June 1, 2005
* Mean It Man - Thick Records September 13, 2005
* Punk Rock Mix Tape - FastMusic, 2006
Already Gone
The Methadones Lyrics
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And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
But let me tell you I got some news for you
And you'll soon find out it's true
And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
'Cause I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
Woo hoo hoo, my my, woo hoo hoo
The letter that you wrote me made me stop and wonder why
But I guess you felt like you had to set things right
Just remember this, my girl, when you look up in the sky
You can see the stars and still not see the light, that's right
And I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
Woo hoo hoo, my my, woo hoo hoo
Well I know it wasn't you who held me down
Heaven knows it wasn't you who set me free
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
And we never even know we have the key
But me, I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
'Cause I'm already gone
Yes, I'm already gone
And I'm feelin' strong
I will sing this victory song
'Cause I'm already gone
Yes, I'm already gone
Already gone, all right, nighty night
Already gone
Already gone
In The Methadones's song "Already Gone", the singer is addressing someone who has talked about putting them on a shelf, implying that they are no longer interested in the singer. The singer then informs the other person that they are already gone and feeling strong. They sing a victory song, implying that they have moved on and are better off without this person. The letter that was sent to the singer by the other person is mentioned, causing the singer to wonder why they sent it. Even though the other person may have tried to set things right, the singer suggests that they may not have understood the situation correctly. The singer then states that they know that it wasn't the other person who held them down or set them free. They suggest that people often live their lives in chains, not realizing that they hold the key to their freedom. The song ends with the repetition of "already gone", as the singer has moved on from the other person.
Overall, the song is about moving on from someone who has hurt you. The singer is confident in their decision to leave and feels empowered by it. They suggest that people often hold themselves back without realizing it, but the singer has found the strength to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, I heard some people talkin' just the other day
I overheard people talking recently
And they said you were gonna put me on a shelf
They mentioned you planned to disregard me
But let me tell you I got some news for you
I have something important to share with you
And you'll soon find out it's true
You'll discover the truth soon enough
And then you'll have to eat your lunch all by yourself
You will be isolated and lonely
'Cause I'm already gone
Because I have already moved on
And I'm feelin' strong
I am feeling confident and empowered
I will sing this victory song
I will celebrate this triumph
Woo hoo hoo, my my, woo hoo hoo
Expression of excitement and happiness
The letter that you wrote me made me stop and wonder why
Your letter made me question things
But I guess you felt like you had to set things right
Perhaps you thought you needed to correct something
Just remember this, my girl, when you look up in the sky
You should keep this in mind
You can see the stars and still not see the light, that's right
You may not understand what's really going on
Well I know it wasn't you who held me down
I understand that you were not responsible for holding me back
Heaven knows it wasn't you who set me free
I acknowledge that you didn't release me from my struggles
So often times it happens that we live our lives in chains
We often live a trapped existence
And we never even know we have the key
We don't realize we hold the solution to our problems
But me, I'm already gone
But as for me, I've already left
Yes, I'm already gone
Indeed, I've already moved on
Already gone, all right, nighty night
I'm definitely leaving now, goodbye
Already gone
I'm gone
Contributed by Thomas R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.