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Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 8.42/10 [12 votes]Album: On and On / Original Release Date: 2003-05-13Genre: RockSong Duration: 2 min 08 sec
JACK JOHNSON
- Gone Lyrics / with translationsLook at all those fancy clothes,
But these could keep us warm just like those.
And what about your soul? Is it cold?
Is it straight from the mold, and ready to be sold?
And cars and phones and diamond rings,
Bling, bling, because those are only removable things.
And what about your mind? Does it shine?
Are there things that concern you, more than your time?
Gone, going.
Gone, everything.
Gone, don’t give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things,
Gone.
Look at you, out to make a deal.
You try to be appealing, but you lose your appeal.
And what about those shoes you’re in today?
They’ll do no good, on the bridges you burnt along the way.
And you're willing to sell, anything?
Gone, with your head.
Leave your footprints,
And we’ll shame them with our words.
Gone, people, all careless and consumed, gone
Gone, gone, gone, everything.
Gone, don’t give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things, Gone.
But these could keep us warm just like those.
And what about your soul? Is it cold?
Is it straight from the mold, and ready to be sold?
And cars and phones and diamond rings,
Bling, bling, because those are only removable things.
And what about your mind? Does it shine?
Are there things that concern you, more than your time?
Gone, going.
Gone, everything.
Gone, don’t give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things,
Gone.
Look at you, out to make a deal.
And what about those shoes you’re in today?
They’ll do no good, on the bridges you burnt along the way.
And you're willing to sell, anything?
Gone, with your head.
Leave your footprints,
And we’ll shame them with our words.
Gone, people, all careless and consumed, gone
Gone, gone, gone, everything.
Gone, don’t give a damn.
Gone, be the birds, when they don’t wanna sing.
Gone, people, all awkward with their things, Gone.
Facts about Gone
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Gone is written by Jack Hody Johnson.
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It is first released on May 13, 2003 as part of Jack Johnson's album "On and On" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we take a closer look at its interpretation, Jack Johnson's 'Gone' conveys the dominant theme of materialism through a negative perspective, questioning the value of people's preference for goods over the real connections and inner satisfaction. The song represents a society where people are totally preoccupied with their superficial needs, thus losing their vision about the things like relationships and personal development that are really of worth to them. The song's lyrics revolve around the concepts of social comment, reflection, despair, angst, and anger. However, the song simultaneously deals with the issues of materialism vs. the real, loss and emptiness, and superficiality in society, thus making it more or less a critical commentary on contemporary life. The lyrics convey the themes of materialism and self-examination that are quite strong and therefore, may not be appropriate for very young children without the help of their parents. Although there are no direct mentions of violence, sex, or drugs, the adult themes may still need some parental consideration.
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Gone falls under the genre Rock.
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Gone song length is 2 minutes and 08 seconds.
Who wrote Gone lyrics?
Gone is written by Jack Hody Johnson.
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When was Gone released?
It is first released on May 13, 2003 as part of Jack Johnson's album "On and On" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Gone lyrics?
When we take a closer look at its interpretation, Jack Johnson's 'Gone' conveys the dominant theme of materialism through a negative perspective, questioning the value of people's preference for goods over the real connections and inner satisfaction. The song represents a society where people are totally preoccupied with their superficial needs, thus losing their vision about the things like relationships and personal development that are really of worth to them. The song's lyrics revolve around the concepts of social comment, reflection, despair, angst, and anger. However, the song simultaneously deals with the issues of materialism vs. the real, loss and emptiness, and superficiality in society, thus making it more or less a critical commentary on contemporary life. The lyrics convey the themes of materialism and self-examination that are quite strong and therefore, may not be appropriate for very young children without the help of their parents. Although there are no direct mentions of violence, sex, or drugs, the adult themes may still need some parental consideration.
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Which genre is Gone?
Gone falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Gone?
Gone song length is 2 minutes and 08 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jack Hody JohnsonRecord Label(s): 2003 The Moonshine Conspiracy Records Manufactured and Marketed by Universal Records, a Division of UMG Recordings, Inc
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