The song "Long Gone" by Engelbert Humperdinck tells the story of a man whose girlfriend or wife has been taken away by another person. The narrator acknowledges that the person has taken his loved one and has left, but he plans to stick around because he knows that eventually the person will hurt and abandon her. The lyrics suggest that the person who took his loved one is deceptive and not trustworthy, wearing fancy clothes and having an uptown style. The narrator's loved one falls for this person's charms and cannot see through their facade. The narrator expresses his frustration and anger towards the person who took his loved one, wanting to fight and change their ways. However, he realizes that taking action would only make his loved one hate him. He is left with no choice but to watch as the person continues to hurt the girl he loves, even though she is blinded by her infatuation. In the end, the narrator knows that his loved one will eventually wake up and realize the true nature of the person who took her away. He will be there for her, ready to provide the love and support she needs when she discovers that the person who left her is long gone. Overall, the song portrays the pain and frustration of losing a loved one to someone who is not deserving or faithful. It captures the hope that eventually the truth will be revealed, and the narrator will have the chance to be there for his loved one when she needs him.
