The song "Going Gone" by Jade Bird is about a relationship where one person is struggling with addiction and destructive behavior. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist is losing themselves to alcohol and cigarettes, and they tell the same stories over and over again. The narrator, who is the protagonist's girlfriend, is tired of dealing with this behavior and wants them to change. The chorus of the song repeats the counting down from ten to one, which symbolizes the protagonist's downward spiral. The narrator is urging them to leave and take responsibility for their actions: "Come on babe, there's the door / I'm your girlfriend, not your maid." The second verse addresses an inflated ego and false confidence, suggesting that the protagonist may be compensating for their destructive behavior. The line "I'm sure you would go very far if you even had a car" implies that the protagonist is stagnant and has not made any progress in their life. The bridge of the song describes a situation where the protagonist is sick in the back of a taxi, surrounded by people trying to calm them down. The narrator questions whether they would be able to handle their behavior without her around. Overall, "Going Gone" is a poignant reflection on the challenges of dealing with addiction and unhealthy behavior in a relationship.
