Gone!
The Cure
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Oh you know how it is Wake up feeling blue And everything that could be wrong is Including you Black clouds and rain and pain in your head And all you want to do is stay in bed But if you do that you'll be missing the world Because it doesn't stop turning whatever you heard If you do that you'll be missing the world You have to get up get out and get gone Yeah you know how it is Wake up feeling green Sick as a dog and six times as mean You don't want to sing you don't want to play You don't want to swing you don't want to sway All you want to do is nothing On a day like today But if you do that you'll be missing the world Because it doesn't stop turning whatever you heard If you do that you'll be missing the world You have to get up get out and get gone Yeah get up get out and have some fun You have to get up get out and get gone Yeah get up get out and get it on (on, on, on) Get up get out and get gone (gone, gone) You have to get up get out and get living Yeah this is really it So you know how it is Wake up feeling gray Nothing much to think and nothing much to say Don't want to talk don't want to try Don't want to think don't want to know Who what where when or why Oh but you do that and you're missing the world Yeah it's happening right now whatever you heard You do that and you're missing the world You have to get up get out and get gone Yeah get up get out and have some fun You have to get up get out and get gone Yeah get up get out and get it on (on, on, on) Get up get out and get gone You have to get up get out and get living Yeah this is really it
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Written by: ROBERT JAMES SMITH, SIMON GALLUP, ROGER O'DONNELL, PERRY BAMONTE, JASON TOOP COOPER
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Gone!" is a song by British rock band The Cure. It is included in their 10th studio album, "Wild Mood Swings," released in 1996.
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Album RankOn the UK Albums Chart, "Wild Mood Swings" reached number 9, featuring "Gone!" as one of its most popular songs.
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Single ReleaseThe song was also released as the third single from the album in October 1996.
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GenreLike many songs by The Cure, "Gone!" showcases a mix of alternative rock, post-punk, and new wave sounds.
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Song LengthThe song has a duration of 4 minutes and 30 seconds on the album version. The single version, however, runs a bit longer.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video was directed by Angela Conway, providing a simple and understated backdrop that focuses primarily on the band’s performance.
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Band LineupDuring the recording of "Gone!," the band lineup consisted of Robert Smith on vocals and guitar, Simon Gallup on bass, Perry Bamonte on 6-string bass, Roger O’Donnell on keyboards, and Jason Cooper on drums.
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Song LyricsThe lyrics of "Gone!" encapsulate the contrasting themes of joy, pain, hope, and despair that are often explored in The Cure's music.
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Remix VersionsThe "Gone!" single features four different remixes – Gone!, the Overoverture Mix, the Critter Mix, the Spacer Mix and the Ultraliving Mix, showcasing the song in different styles and interpretations.
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Album ReceptionAlthough the album "Wild Mood Swings" received mixed reviews by critics due to its drastic mood changes, tracks like "Gone!" displayed the band's classic sound that's dearly loved by their fans.
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Backing VocalsIn "Gone!," Roger O'Donnell, one of the band members, provided backing vocals along with Robert Smith.
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Live PerformancesThe band regularly included "Gone!" in their live performances, especially during the "Swing Tour" in 1996-1997.
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