Already Gone

Sugarland

About Already Gone

"Already Gone" is a song co-written and recorded by American country music duo Sugarland. It was released in September 2008 as the second single from their album Love on the Inside, which was released on July 29, 2008. Sugarland's members, Kristian Bush and Jennifer Nettles, wrote the song with Bobby Pinson, with whom the duo also co-wrote two of their previous singles, "Want To" and "All I Want to Do".


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2008
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My Mama mapped out the road that she knows
Which hands you shake and which hands you hold
In my hand-me-down Mercury, ready to roll
She knew that I had to go
And hangout, make lots of noise
Lay out and hang with the boys
Make the mistakes that she made 'cause she knew all along

I was already gone
I was already gone
I was already gone
Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

They say the first time won't ever last
But that didn't stop me. the first time he laughed
All my friends tried to warn me the day that we met
"Girl, don't you lose your heart yet"
But his dark eyes dared me with danger
And sparks fly like flame to a paper
Fire in his touch burning me up, but still I held on

I was already gone
I was already gone
I was already gone
Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

The last time I see him, we packed up my things
And he smiled like the first time he told me his name
And we cried with each other
We split the blame for the parts that we couldn't change
Pictures, dishes and socks
It's our whole life down to one box
There he was waving goodbye on the front porch alone

But I was already gone
I was already gone
I was already gone
I was already gone
I was already gone
Hangout, make lots of noise
Lay out late with a boy
Make the mistakes that she made, life is a runaway train

My mama mapped out the road that she knows
Which hands to shake, which hands you hold
In my hand-me-down Mercury
Life is a runaway train you can't wait to jump on

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Sugarland

Sugarland, an American country music duo, is composed of singer–songwriters Jennifer Nettles (lead vocals) and Kristian Bush (background vocals, lead vocals, mandolin, acoustic guitar, and harmonica). Sugarland was founded in 2002 by Kristen Hall with Bush and ultimately became a trio after hiring Jennifer Nettles as lead singer. After three years, Hall left the group. more »

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Written by: Bobby Pinson, Jennifer Nettles, Kristian Bush

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Already Gone" falls under the Country Music genre. It is specifically classified as a country pop song.
Chart Performance
The song became a chart-topper. It reached number 1 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs and 48 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Album Inclusion
“Already Gone” is one of the tracks included in Sugarland's third studio album, titled "Love on the Inside." The album as a whole reached the top spot on the Billboard Top Country Albums and the Billboard 200 charts.
Song Release
The song was released by the duo as the second single from their album "Love on the Inside" on September 8, 2008.
Song Length
The radio edit version of "Already Gone" runs for 4 minutes and 36 seconds, while the album version is slightly longer at 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
Songwriters
Jennifer Nettles, a member of Sugarland, co-wrote the song alongside Bobby Pinson. Nettles and Pinson had previously worked together on other songs for Sugarland.
Theme
“Already Gone” is a song about learning from past experiences, moving on, and finding strength in letting go. It uses a narrative storytelling style typical of Country songs.
Acclaim
While reviews for "Already Gone" were generally mixed, the song's popularity was undeniable. It became one of Sugarland's biggest hits.
Music Video
The music video for "Already Gone" was directed by Shaun Silva and premiered in October 2008. It contains flashback scenes illustrating the song's narrative about life moving on.
Live Performances
"Already Gone" has been a highlight in Sugarland's live performances. The song often evokes strong emotional responses from the audience due to its relatable and touching lyrics.

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