I'm Gone
Farewell to Deceit: I'm Gone Like a Southbound Freight Train
Lyrics
Heard your key hit the lock, honey
Noticed the sound of your key in the lock, indicating your return.
It was three o'clock, you came crawling in
At 3 o'clock, you came home in a vulnerable or remorseful state.
Saw you slip your boots off
Observed you removing your boots, trying to be discreet and avoid detection.
Trying not to get caught
Attempting not to be discovered for arriving home late again.
Coming home late again
Expressing frustration at the recurring pattern of arriving late.
While you thought I was sleeping
While you assumed I was asleep,
I was layin there a-thinking
I was contemplating and reflecting on your unfaithful actions.
About the way you been doing me wrong
Reflecting on the ways you have mistreated me.
So goodbye, farewell, so long
Deciding to part ways, bidding farewell.
I'm gone
Emphasizing the finality of the decision, stating "I'm gone."
I'm gone like a southbound freight train
Comparing departure to a southbound freight train on a one-way track.
Semi on a four lane
Metaphorically describing the departure as forceful and unstoppable.
Rolling down a one way track
Highlighting the decisiveness of the departure.
I'm gone, see you later alligator
Using a playful phrase to say goodbye, emphasizing the irreversibility of the decision.
Baby, I ain't ever coming back
Stating the permanence of the departure, with no intention to return.
I'll be a long way from here
Emphasizing the significant physical distance from the current situation.
And you'll be crying in your beer
Anticipating the emotional response of the other person.
Like an old Hank Williams song
Drawing a parallel to the emotional impact of classic country songs, specifically Hank Williams.
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
Reiterating the farewell and departure.
I'm tired of your white lies, stupid little alibis
Expressing weariness of deception and unconvincing excuses.
Shoulda known all along
Realization of being deceived for a prolonged period.
Well, all my friends warned me
Referring to warnings from friends about the partner's true nature.
Told me what you used to be
Friends had cautioned about the partner's past behavior.
Baby, now I'm catching on
Acknowledging the truth and understanding the deception.
Well, I wrote this little ditty
Creating a song specifically addressing the situation.
Just for you an' it ain't pretty
The song is not a pleasant one; it reflects the negative emotions.
And you can't sing along
The partner cannot relate to or understand the song.
So goodbye, farewell, so long
Reiterating the decision to part ways.
I'm gone
Stating the finality of departure.
I'm gone like a southbound freight train
Repeating the metaphor of departure as a southbound freight train.
Semi on a four lane, rolling down a one way track
Highlighting the forcefulness and speed of the departure.
I'm gone, see you later alligator
Playfully saying goodbye again, with a reference to an alligator.
Baby, I ain't ever coming back
Emphasizing the irrevocability of the decision to leave.
I'll be a long way from here
Reiterating the substantial physical distance from the current situation.
And you'll be crying in your beer
Anticipating the emotional reaction of the other person.
Like an old Hank Williams song
Connecting the emotional impact to the style of classic country songs.
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
Finalizing the farewell and departure.
I'll be a long way from here
Repeating the mention of significant physical distance.
And you'll be crying in your beer
Anticipating the emotional response, particularly sorrowful.
Like an old Hank Williams song
Reiterating the emotional impact likened to a Hank Williams song.
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
Final farewell and departure, repeating the sentiment.
So goodbye, farewell, so long, I'm gone
Repeating the farewell as a conclusive ending.
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