The song "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" by Shooter Jennings is a cover of the original song performed by Elvis Presley. The lyrics tell the story of a man who is caught in a love triangle and ultimately gets his heart broken. In the song, the protagonist is warned from the beginning that the woman he is involved with will break his heart. However, he chooses to continue the relationship despite knowing the consequences. Throughout the song, he realizes that the lady he loves does not truly belong to him and that she has been lying to him all along. The lyrics highlight the regret and foolishness the protagonist feels for falling into the trap of this woman's deceitful love. He expresses his disbelief at the situation, feeling like a fool for investing so much in a relationship that was doomed from the start. The repeated line "I'm left, you're right, she's gone" emphasizes the painful realization that he has been left behind while the woman moves on. The song conveys the protagonist's sense of loss and disappointment as he reflects on the moments when he believed her lies and placed his trust in her. Despite the sadness and heartbreak, he acknowledges that it is too late to change the outcome and that he must accept that she has moved on. Overall, "I'm Left, You're Right, She's Gone" narrates a story of a man who faces the consequences of being involved with a manipulative and unfaithful partner. It explores themes of love, betrayal, and the aftermath of heartbreak.
