Long Gone
Love Betrayed: Unraveling the Tale in Jerry Reed's 'Long Gone'
Lyrics
Oh well it's long gone long gone you got my baby and you're long gone
Expressing the realization that the speaker's baby is no longer with them, taken by someone else.
But I'll be hangin' around cause I know you're gonna put her down
Despite the separation, the speaker intends to remain nearby, anticipating the eventual end of the new relationship.
Well she'll need someone that's true when she wakes up one day
Highlighting the future need for someone trustworthy when the new partner leaves, and the speaker hopes to be that person.
And find you're long gone long gone
Reiterating the departure of the new partner and the emotional impact on the speaker.
You just wandered into town
Describing the arrival of the new person in town.
You took her and you started messin' around with my baby
Accusing the new partner of interfering with the speaker's relationship with their baby.
You stole her heart cause she ain't used to your kind
Explaining how the new partner captured the heart of the speaker's baby due to unfamiliarity and charm.
With your fancy clothes and uptown style
Pointing out the new partner's sophisticated appearance and refined lifestyle.
It didn't take but a little while to get your way
Indicating the swift success of the new partner in manipulating the situation to their advantage.
'Cause your pretty little lies she couldn't see behind
Referring to the deceptive nature of the new partner's charming lies that the speaker's baby couldn't see through.
And so it's long gone...
Repeating the sentiment that the speaker's baby is now gone, emphasizing the loss.
The man in me would like to fight to take you down by the river tonight
Expressing the speaker's internal struggle, wanting to confront the new partner but fearing the negative consequences.
And change your way but that would make her hate the side of me
Recognizing that taking action against the new partner might result in the speaker being disliked by their baby.
So there's nothing left for me to do a standin' watch by the likes of you
Acknowledging a sense of helplessness, standing by while the new partner continues to hurt the speaker's loved one.
Hurt the girl I love while she's too much in love to even see
Describing the dilemma of witnessing the person the speaker loves being hurt, yet unable to intervene.
Oh yes it's long gone...
Repeating the declaration that the situation is irreversible, emphasizing the finality of the separation.
Long gone long gone long gone
Concluding with a repeated emphasis on the lasting impact of the new partner taking the speaker's baby away.
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