Gone Too Soon Lyrics
Michael Jackson
Lyrics
Like a comet
Blazing 'cross the evening sky
Gone too soon
Like a rainbow
Fading in the twinkling of an eye
Gone too soon
Shiny and sparkly
And splendidly bright
Here one day
Gone one night
Like the loss of sunlight
On a cloudy afternoon
Gone too soon
Like a castle
Built upon a sandy beach
Gone too soon
Like a perfect flower
That is just beyond your reach
Gone too soon
Born to amuse, to inspire, to delight
Here one day
Gone one night
Like a sunset
Dying with the rising of the moon
Gone too soon
Gone too soon
Song & Lyrics Facts
Michael Jackson's song "Gone Too Soon" was released in 1993 as part of the Dangerous album. The lyrics were written by Larry Grossman and Buz Kohan, while the music was composed by Michael Jackson himself.
It features a choir singing background vocals, with accompaniment from a full band including drums, bass guitar, keyboards, strings and percussion instruments. The song is an emotional tribute to those who have passed away too soon, particularly Ryan White, a young boy who died of AIDS in 1990. Its poignant lyrics are filled with sadness yet also hope for a better future. Through its powerful message, "Gone Too Soon" serves as a reminder that life is precious and should be cherished.