Long Gone
Journey of Transformation: Long Gone by Noah Floersch
Lyrics
Put yourself into my skin for moment and
Expresses the desire for empathy, asking someone to understand their perspective.
Give it back cuz my skeleton's showing
Suggests vulnerability, as if the speaker's inner self is exposed and needs protection.
I'm long gone, long gone
Reiterates the idea of being emotionally distant or detached, indicating a sense of departure.
Paramour, troubadour, I'll be the token, yeah
Describes the speaker as a romantic and musical figure, willing to be a symbolic offering.
There's the door, guess I'm leavin' it open
Indicates a willingness to leave opportunities open, possibly in relationships or life choices.
I'm long gone, long gone
Reaffirms the theme of emotional distance and detachment.
So don't wait up for me
Advises others not to wait for the speaker, implying a lack of commitment or predictability.
I'm getting real lost
Expresses a feeling of being deeply lost or confused.
Don't know where I'm goin
Highlights uncertainty about the future and a lack of direction.
But I'm goin on
Despite the uncertainty, emphasizes a commitment to moving forward.
I was a child when I first met you
Recalls an initial encounter with someone, suggesting a nostalgic reflection on the past.
You were as sweet as could be, but that child is
Portrays the initial sweetness of the mentioned person but hints at change or maturity.
Long gone, long gone
Reiterates a sense of departure from the past, emphasizing personal evolution.
Nowadays I go for things that are bitter, hell
Expresses a shift in preferences towards challenging or less conventional experiences.
You come 'round with your sugar, go figure
Highlights a contrast in preferences, suggesting a mismatch with the sweetness offered.
I'm long gone, long gone
Repeats the theme of emotional detachment and moving away from the past.
So don't wait up for me
Reiterates the advice not to wait, emphasizing the speaker's unpredictable journey.
I'm getting real lost
Reaffirms the sense of being lost, possibly in the complexities of life.
Don't know where I'm goin
Emphasizes the ongoing uncertainty about the speaker's destination.
But I'm goin on
Despite the uncertainty, reiterates the commitment to continue the journey.
You don't know what you want anymore
Describes a state of confusion or indecision about personal desires and needs.
You don't know what you need
Repeats the theme of uncertainty, suggesting a lack of clarity about personal requirements.
And what you need
Implies that whatever is needed, it's not the speaker, indicating a realization or acceptance.
It sure as hell isn't me, cmon
Reiterates the theme of departure, emphasizing the speaker's emotional distance.
Now I'm long gone, long gone
Finalizes the idea of being long gone, indicating a permanent or significant emotional departure.
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