From the recording So Gone
High resolution single at 24 bit 48 kHz
"So Gone" is a song that holds a very special place in my heart. It is a tribute to my dear friend Pius, a kind and talented musician who was always there for me. Pius had an incredible way of making those around him feel seen and appreciated, always telling me how proud he was of my achievements. He had a tradition of calling me every day, his support a constant source of comfort and encouragement.
Tragically, Pius passed away in January 2023, just after the New Year. The loss was profound and left a void that words can hardly describe. The inspiration for "So Gone" came to me while I was on a bus, a moment that felt almost otherworldly. Pius used to say that his music came to him from the heavens, and I like to believe that this tune was his way of reaching out to me from beyond.
This song is not just about loss but also about the enduring connection we have with those we love, even after they are gone. It reflects the pain of saying goodbye, the cherished memories, and the journey toward healing. Through "So Gone," I hope to honour Pius’s memory and share the solace that music can bring in times of sorrow.
Lyrics
Wish we could go back in time
To when life had no rhyme or reason
We met in a white house
Varnished by the clouds of the summer season
You were a friendly face
Met and locked away by greivin’
Your heart was such a flame
Lovely I couldn't believe you were leavin’
And I keep tellin’ myself
No you're not gone
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
You just say the word and I'll hear your voice again
It's not been long
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
Should've been around
Don't say you understand
When lungs were inflamed
You and I broke away from being
They said you couldn't be nothin’
But inside you I saw something growing
You'd sit there and tell me to be myself
“I'm proud of you you're not anyone else”
Well I've gotta go now
I'm gonna miss my class
Maybe someday soon I will see you at last
No you're not gone
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
You just say the word and I'll hear your voice again
It's not been long
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
Should've been around
Don't say you understand
Cuz to tell the truth I took you
For granted
I've been missing you forever
Even though we only talked last December
You can talk to me whenever
It'll be you and me
But I can't say that I understand
I took you for granted
No you're not gone
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
You just say the word and I'll hear your voice again
It's not been long
You are not so gone
You are
You are
You are
No you're not gone
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
You just say the word and I'll hear your voice again
It's not been long
You are not so gone
You are not so gone
Should've been around
Don't say you understand
Cuz to tell the truth I took you
For granted
I understand
I took you for granted