Gone
Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens
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I have to go, I'm so sorry But it feels so cold in here I am just now realizing, they don't care I try real hard, but I'm caught up by my insecurities Pour me one more, watch the ice melt in my fist I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people How they're making me feel lately They're making me weird baby, lately I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people How they're making me loathe They're making me loathe, yeah Why do we keep when the water runs? Why do we love if we're so mistaken? Why do we leave when the chase is done? Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby Why do we keep when the water runs? Why do we love? I will lay down (lay down) But they're staring, their eyes like two shining stones I see myself (myself) and I look scared and confused Wait, did they just talk? Why is it too loud? (Is it loud?) Do they wish to run to me? (Me) Am I a smoke? Am I the sun? Who decides? (Oo-ooh) I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people How they're making me feel lately They're making me weird baby, lately I feel so unstable, fucking hate these people How they're making me loathe They're making me loathe Why do we keep when the water runs? Why do we love if we're so mistaken? Why do we leave when the chase is done? Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby Why do we keep when the water runs? Why do we love if we're so mistaken? Why do we leave when the chase is done? Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby Why do we keep when the water runs? Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus la, baby Why do we leave when the chase is done? Ne me cherche pas, je ne suis plus la Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Why do we? Keep, keep, k-keep water run Keep, k-keep, k-keep, k-peep the water (I) Keep, k-keep, k-peep Keep, keep Keep Why do we keep when the water runs? Keep, keep, keep Why do we love if we're so mistaken? Keep, keep, keep Why do we leave when the chase is done? Keep Why do we keep when the water runs? Keep, keep, keep Why do we love if we're so mistaken? Keep, keep, keep Why do we leave when the chase is done? Don't search me in here, I'm already gone, baby
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Written by: Alexander Cook, Charlotte Aitchison, Heloise Letissier, Jonnali Parmenius, Linus Wiklund, Nicolas Petitfrere
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Gone" is a music track by British songwriter and singer Charli XCX. She emerged in the early 2010s as a prolific songwriter and collaborator before solidifying her reputation as a solo artist.
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CollaborationThe track features Christine and the Queens, the stage name of French singer Héloïse Adelaïde Letissier.
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Album Appearance"Gone" is a single from Charli XCX's third studio album entitled "Charli," which was released in 2019.
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Song ThemesIt speaks about feelings of being alienated, misunderstood, and socially uncomfortable.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Gone" was premiered on July 17, 2019. It's a soaking-wet, chained-up performance piece featuring both artists battling their personal demons.
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Live Performances"Gone" has been performed live by Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens at multiple music venues and platforms, including BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge.
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Critical ReceptionCritics praised the song for its catchy hooks, dance beats, and the chemistry between Charli XCX and Christine and the Queens. It was often highlighted as a standout track from the album.
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Chart PositionsThe song reached number 66 on the UK Singles Chart. It also appeared on the charts in Belgium, Scotland, and the US.
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Awards and Nominations"Gone" won the award for Best Track at the 2019 NME Awards.
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Song Writing and Production"Gone" was co-written by Charli XCX, Christine and the Queens, and three others — A.G. Cook, Lotus IV, and Noonie Bao. Cook and Lotus IV also co-produced the track.
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InspirationIn an interview, Christine and the Queens stated that the track was inspired by society's inclination to judge and exclude individuals who do not fit into normative boxes.
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Track LengthThe official track has a duration of 4 minutes and 06 seconds.
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