Already Gone
Kelly Clarkson
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Remember all the things we wanted Now all our memories, they're haunted We were always meant to say goodbye Even without fists held high, yeah Never would have worked out right, yeah We were never meant for do or die I didn't want us to burn out I didn't come here to hurt you now I can't stop I want you to know That it doesn't matter Where we take this road Someone's gotta go And I want you to know You couldn't have loved me better But I want you to move on So I'm already gone Looking at you makes it harder But I know that you'll find another That doesn't always make you wanna cry Started with a perfect kiss Then we could feel the poison set in Perfect couldn't keep this love alive You know that I love you so I love you enough to let you go I want you to know That it doesn't matter Where we take this road Someone's gotta go And I want you to know You couldn't have loved me better But I want you to move on So I'm already gone I'm already gone I'm already gone You can't make it feel right When you know that it's wrong I'm already gone Already gone There's no moving on So I'm already gone Already gone Already gone Already gone Oh, oh Already gone Already gone Already gone Yeah Remember all these things we wanted Now all our memories, they're haunted We were always meant to say goodbye I want you to know That it doesn't matter Where we take this road Someone's gotta go And I want you to know You couldn't have loved me better But I want you to move on So I'm already gone I'm already gone I'm already gone You can't make it feel right When you know that its wrong I'm already gone Already gone There's no moving on So I'm already gone
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Written by: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Ryan B Tedder
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Release Date"Already Gone" was released as the third single from Kelly Clarkson's fourth studio album, "All I Ever Wanted," on August 11, 2009.
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Song CompositionComposed in B minor, “Already Gone” is a pop and R&B song, which integrates a piano ballad in its main structure.
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Lyrics InspirationThe song's lyrics dive into the theme of independence and emancipation, presented from a perspective of a woman who ends a relationship with her lover on amicable terms.
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AccomplishmentThe song achieved Platinum status in both Australia and Canada and Gold in the United States.
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Critical AcclaimThe song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its haunting melody and Clarkson's vocal prowess.
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Similarity ControversyClarkson went public about not wanting the song released as a single because of its musical similarity to "Halo" by Beyoncé, a song also co-written and co-produced by Ryan Tedder.
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Music VideoThe music video directed by Joseph Kahn, features three distinct setups, emphasizing a luxury lifestyle reflecting on the period of time before the relationship ended.
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Live PerformancesClarkson performed "Already Gone" during many television programs, as well as during her own concert tour.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for 'Already Gone' features a close-up shot of Clarkson gazing pensively into the distance, her face elegantly lit. The overall design exudes a sense of melancholy, reflecting the song's underlying theme.
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International SuccessBeyond the U.S., "Already Gone" also charted within the top 20 in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It became Clarkson's ninth top-ten hit in Canada and eleventh in Australia.
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Cultural ImpactThe song was featured in a few popular television series including Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries, showcasing its impact on pop culture.
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