I'm Good, I'm Gone

Lykke Li

About I'm Good, I'm Gone

"I'm Good, I'm Gone" is a song by Swedish recording artist Lykke Li from her debut album, Youth Novels. Produced by Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John and co-produced by Lasse Mårtén, it was released in Sweden on 14 January 2008 as the album's second single. The Black Kids remix of the song was included on the soundtrack to the 2009 American horror film Sorority Row. Rolling Stone listed it at number twenty-four on its list of the 100 Best Singles of 2008.


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2008
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Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun

Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come
Working in the corner
One day to the other
Butter for my piece of bun

Stepping, I'm stomping, I'm all gone
Give me the tone and I'm all gone
Yeah, I'm walking by the line
Not here, but in my mind

I'm working, I sweat but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap
Yet, I'm looking, yet, I'm working
To make butter for my piece of bun

And if you say, I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone

And you hanging around 'til it's all done
You can't keep me back once I had some
No wasting time to get it right
And you will see what I'm about

Good, I'm working, I sweat, but it's all good
I'm breaking my back but it's all good
Cause I know I'll get it back
Yeah, I know your hands will clap

And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say, I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone

Working in the corner
Peeking over shoulders
Waiting for my time to come

And if you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be

If you say I'm not okay, we must go
If you say there ain't no way that I could know
If you say I aim too high from down below
Well, say you're not cause when I'm gone
You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone

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Lykke Li

Lykke Li (Swedish pronunciation: [ˈlʏ.ˈkɛ ˈliː]; born Li Lykke Timotej Svensson Zachrisson; born 18 March 1986 in Ystad), is a Swedish singer-songwriter. Her music often blends elements of pop, indie rock and electronic; various instruments can also be found in her songs, including violins, synthesizers, tambourines, trumpets, saxophones and cellos. Li possesses the vocal range of a soprano. Her debut album, Youth Novels, was released in 2008. more »

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Written by: BJOERN YTTLING, LYKKE LI ZACHRISSON

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I'm Good, I'm Gone" typically falls under Indie Pop, Synth-Pop, and Art Pop genres.
Album Information
The song is taken from Lykke Li's debut studio album, "Youth Novels," released in 2008.
Music Video Inspiration
In the black-and-white music video for "I'm Good, I'm Gone," Lykke Li pays homage to the iconic factory line-dancing scene from the movie "Metropolis."
Creation Team
The song was written by Björn Yttling and Lykke Li herself. This song was one of the significant signs of Lykke Li's collaboration with Björn Yttling of Peter Bjorn and John, which helped shape the sound of "Youth Novels."
Chart Performance
"I'm Good, I'm Gone" reached number 43 in the UK Singles Chart, marking Lykke Li’s first entry on the UK charts.
Acoustic Version
The acoustic version of "I'm Good, I'm Gone" was used in the 2009 teen drama television series, Skins.
Live Performance
Lykke Li performed "I'm Good, I'm Gone" on Later... with Jools Holland in 2008.
Cover Versions
Multiple artists have performed cover versions of "I'm Good, I'm Gone", including the British band Friendly Fires and American band Black Kids.
Use in Other Media
The song has been featured in multiple television shows including Grey's Anatomy, 90210, and The Vampire Diaries, as well as in the movie "Obsessed."
Song Theme
The lyrics of "I'm Good, I'm Gone" talks about female empowerment and independence, delivering the message that she's strong enough to move on her own. The lyrics "If you say I aim too high from down below, Well, say it now 'cause when I'm gone... You'll be calling but I won't be at the phone" emphasize her determination and self-reliance.

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