I'm Gone
Lost in Love's Spell: Mark Chesnutt's 'I'm Gone' Unveils the Mesmerizing Journey
Lyrics
I'm gone, I'm history
Expressing departure and being history, possibly indicating emotional withdrawal or leaving a situation.
She get's the best of me
She has the ability to bring out the best in the speaker.
My mind drifts away and I'm instantly
The speaker's mind wanders, instantly escaping into another mental space.
Off into another world
Escaping mentally to another realm or state of mind.
Wishin' she was my girl
Expressing a desire for the person mentioned to be romantically involved with the speaker.
And nothin' else matters at all
When focused on her, nothing else holds importance to the speaker.
I'm gone like yesterday
Departing mentally or emotionally as if leaving the past behind.
To another time and place
Referencing a shift to another period or place, possibly in the past.
One sweet smile and I get swept away
The person's smile captivates the speaker, leading to daydreaming or fantasizing.
She gives me just enough to dream on
Receiving enough from her to fuel dreams or fantasies.
And I'm gone
Continuing the expression of being consumed by thoughts of her.
Sittin' at a table, conversation
Engaged in conversation with friends at a table.
Me and my buddies, I follow what they're sayin'
Listening and following the discussion amongst friends.
One hundred percent, of the daily events
Being fully attentive to daily events or topics.
But the minute she walks in my direction
Upon her arrival, the speaker's attention shifts completely.
Well there goes my span of attention
Attention span redirected due to her presence.
One look in her eyes and I'm goin' for a ride
Her gaze or presence prompts a strong emotional reaction in the speaker.
I've been comin' in here for quite some time
Having frequented a place for a considerable duration.
I got it all figured out in my mind
Having a plan or idea of what to say or do when encountering her.
What I wanna say and today's the day
Today marks the planned moment for action or expression of feelings.
Oh here she comes, heart be steady
Anticipating her arrival while trying to remain composed.
Play it cool, I got the words ready
Prepared mentally to engage with her while maintaining composure.
She says hello, and here I go
Initiating conversation when she greets the speaker.
I'm gone, I'm history
Reiterating the feeling of being mentally absent or consumed by thoughts of her.
She get's the best of me
Reiteration of her influence on the speaker.
My mind drifts away and I'm instantly
Similar expression of drifting away mentally upon thinking of her.
Off into another world
Escaping mentally to a different mental state or place, presumably because of thoughts about her.
Wishin' she was my girl
Repeating the desire for her to be romantically involved with the speaker.
And nothin' else matters at all
Nothing else holds significance when she captures the speaker's attention.
I'm gone like yesterday
Similar to line 7, emphasizing mental departure or moving away from the past.
To another time and place
Referencing a shift to another time or place due to her impact.
One sweet smile and I get swept away
Her smile or actions lead the speaker to drift into daydreams or fantasies.
She gives me just enough to dream on
Receiving enough from her to fuel the speaker's dreams or aspirations.
And I'm gone
Continuation of the theme where thoughts of her completely consume the speaker.
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