Gone
Vanishing Echoes: John Hiatt's Tale of Loss and Redemption
Lyrics
Gone like my last paycheck gone gone away
Gone like my last paycheck - The speaker has lost something valuable, akin to losing a paycheck.
Gone like the car I wrecked gone gone away
Gone like the car I wrecked - The speaker has experienced a loss comparable to a car accident.
Gone like a fifth of gin gone gone away
Gone like a fifth of gin - The loss is likened to the disappearance of a bottle of gin.
Gone like the shape I'm in gone gone away
Gone like the shape I'm in - The speaker is expressing a sense of personal decline or deterioration.
My baby's gone away
My baby's gone away - The repeated refrain suggests a significant personal loss, likely a romantic relationship.
Gone like a Nixon file gone gone away
Gone like a Nixon file - The mention of a Nixon file may allude to disappearing or hidden political secrets.
Gone like my LANDLORD'S smile gone gone away
Gone like my LANDLORD'S smile - The loss is compared to the disappearance of a landlord's smile, perhaps indicating financial struggles.
Gone like the furniture gone gone away
Gone like the furniture - The loss includes the departure of furniture, possibly symbolizing a complete upheaval.
Gone like the MIST of her gone gone away
Gone like the MIST of her - The mist imagery suggests a vanishing presence, likely referring to the speaker's lover.
My baby's gone away
My baby's gone away - Reiteration of the central theme, emphasizing the emotional impact of the loss.
GONE like the silhouette there by the bed where she undressed
GONE like the silhouette there by the bed where she undressed - The mention of a silhouette implies the disappearance of intimacy and shared moments.
GONE like the candlelight where we made love so sweet and bright
GONE like the candlelight where we made love so sweet and bright - The loss is associated with the romantic ambiance and shared experiences.
GONE like the one last turn she took before I LET IT BURN
GONE like the one last turn she took before I LET IT BURN - The reference to burning suggests a deliberate or destructive act related to the loss.
GONE like everything I EARNED gone gone away
GONE like everything I EARNED - The loss extends beyond emotional aspects to include tangible achievements or possessions.
Gone like my last paycheck gone gone away
Gone like my last paycheck - Reiteration of the earlier loss, emphasizing its significance.
Gone like the car I wrecked gone gone away
Gone like the car I wrecked - Repetition of the analogy, reinforcing the idea of a substantial and impactful loss.
Gone like a fifth of gin gone gone away
Gone like a fifth of gin - Reiteration of the comparison to the disappearance of a bottle of gin.
Gone like the shape I'm in gone gone away
Gone like the shape I'm in - The loss is restated in terms of personal well-being or condition.
My baby's gone away
My baby's gone away - Concluding repetition, underscoring the emotional impact and permanence of the speaker's loss.
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