The song "I'm As Good As Gone" by John Mayall tells the story of a person who has had enough of their partner's wrongdoings and decides to leave. The lyrics suggest that the protagonist has tried everything to salvage the relationship - crossing fingers, knocking on wood, and crossing their heart - but nothing has worked. They have made up their mind to leave and are ready to pack their things and hit the road come daylight in the morning. The protagonist is tired of the stress and pain caused by their partner and has no intention of staying, even though they love them. They emphasize that crying and pleading won't make them change their mind. The lyrics suggest that the partner has been unfaithful or mistreated the protagonist in some way, leading them to make the difficult decision to leave. The chorus emphasizes the protagonist's determination to leave, even if their partner tries to convince them otherwise. They are "as good as gone" and will be turning in their key when the rooster crows at the break of day. The song suggests that sometimes, even love is not enough to keep a relationship together when there is too much pain and betrayal involved.
