Gone (Alternate) Lyrics
Switchfoot
Lyrics
She told him she'd rather fix her makeup
than try to fix what's going on
But the problem keeps on calling
even with the cell phone gone
She told him that she believes in living
bigger than she's living now
But her world keeps spinning backwards
and upside down
Don't say so long, you're not that far gone.
Don't spend today away, 'cause today will soon be
Gone, like yesterday is gone,
Like history is gone
Just try to prove me wrong and pretend like you're immortal
She said, he said, live like no tomorrow
Every day we borrow brings us
one step closer to the edge (infinity)
Where's your treasure, where's your hope,
if you get the world and lose your soul?
She pretends like she pretends like she's immortal
Don't say so long, you're not that far gone
This could be your big chance to make-up
Today will soon be
Gone, like yesterday is gone
Like history is gone
The world keeps spinning on
You're going, going,
Gone, like summer break is gone,
Like Saturday is gone
Just try to prove me wrong and
pretend like you're immortal.
We are not infinite
We are not permanent
Nothing is immediate
And we pretend like we're immortal.
We are so confident in our accomplishments
Look at our decadence
Gone, like Frank Sinatra, like Elvis and his mom,
Like Al Pacino's cash, nothing lasts in this life
Gone, my high school dreams are gone,
my childhood sweets are gone
Life is a day that doesn't last for long.
Life is more than money, time was never money
Time was never cash, life is still more than girls.
Life is more than hundred dollar bills and roto-tom fills,
Life is more than fame and rock and roll and thrills,
All the riches of the kings end up in wills
We've got information in the information age
but do we know what life is outside of our convenient Lexus cages?
She said he said live like no tomorrow
Every moment that we borrow brings us closer
to a God who's never been short of cash
Hey Bono, I'm glad you asked.
Life is still worth living, life is more that we are.
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Gone (alternate)" is a single from the band Switchfoot's album Vice Verses, released in 2011. The alternative rock song was written by Jon Foreman and Chad Butler with lyrics that reflect on life’s journey and its joys and sorrows.
It features lead vocals by Jon Foreman, guitar by Drew Shirley, bass by Tim Foreman, drums by Chad Butler, and keys by Jerome Fontamillas. The track has been praised for its inspiring message of hope and redemption. In an interview, Jon Foreman said “This is one of those songs where I felt like it had to be sung. These are the kind of lyrics that you can sing while you’re walking down the street or driving your car. You don’t need music; you just need the words.” Lyrics such as “I'm not afraid to fall, I'm not afraid to fly away” have resonated with many fans over the years.