The song "Gone" by Harry Hudson explores the themes of heartbreak, letting go, and the difficulties of moving on from a lost love. The lyrics depict the conflicting emotions and struggles one goes through when a relationship ends. The song begins with Hudson acknowledging that it's easy to come back to a relationship, but much harder to let go. He describes the nights filled with pain, bloodshot eyes, and tears on his pillow, suggesting his emotional turmoil. The chorus repeats the phrase "when love is gone," emphasizing that the end of love is a hiding place for truth. Hudson expresses his acceptance of the breakup, comparing it to a flower petal falling and the absence of joy and laughter they once shared. The loss is symbolized by the absence of sunlight and the endearing act of kissing the person's freckles. The second verse introduces a break in the silence where Hudson wonders if the other person received his message. He muses about his mistakes and slowly admits them. Hudson's friends provide him with hope, assuring him that he will get better with time, but he still struggles to move on. The bridge highlights Hudson's determination to bring back the colors to his faded life. He acknowledges that some may consider him crazy or blind for holding on to the hope of reviving love, but he refuses to waste any more time. Overall, the song conveys the pain of a broken heart, the difficulty of letting go, and the journey towards healing and finding oneself after a lost love. Hudson encourages listeners to hold on despite the pain, reminding them that it will be alright in the end.
