Already Gone

Kelly Clarkson

About Already Gone

"Already Gone" is a song performed by American pop singer-songwriter Kelly Clarkson from her fourth studio album, All I Ever Wanted. It is co-written by Clarkson and Ryan Tedder, who also produced it. The song was released as the album's third single in August 2009. Lyrically, "Already Gone" is about the breakup of a relationship; the music consists of an arrangement using a piano, drums, and string instruments. The production and release of "Already Gone" have been surrounded in controversy. Clarkson claimed that Tedder re-used the musical arrangement on the 2009 Beyoncé song "Halo", and stated that the public would incorrectly assume that she had stolen it; Tedder declared the accusations hurtful and false. After failing to prevent the song from being included on All I Ever Wanted because the track listing had already been finalized and the album was already being pressed, Clarkson then voiced her anger towards her record company bosses for subsequently deciding to release it as a single. The accompanying music video was directed by Joseph Kahn, who complained that he was not allowed to fully realize his vision, and stated he was unhappy with the final result. It features scenes of Clarkson dressed in a gold gown and expensive jewelry while lying on a chaise longue in an apartment. Shots of floating objects intersperse a second scene in which Clarkson, wearing a black dress, sings in a rehearsal room while surrounded by the instruments of an invisible orchestra. 


Year:
2012
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Remember all the things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye
Even without fists held high, yeah
Never would have worked out right, yeah
We were never meant for do or die

I didn't want us to burn out
I didn't come here to hurt you now
I can't stop

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

Looking at you makes it harder
But I know that you'll find another
That doesn't always make you wanna cry
Started with a perfect kiss
Then we could feel the poison set in
Perfect couldn't keep this love alive

You know that I love you so
I love you enough to let you go

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

I'm already gone
I'm already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that it's wrong
I'm already gone
Already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone

Already gone
Already gone
Already gone

Oh, oh

Already gone
Already gone
Already gone

Yeah

Remember all these things we wanted
Now all our memories, they're haunted
We were always meant to say goodbye

I want you to know
That it doesn't matter
Where we take this road
Someone's gotta go
And I want you to know
You couldn't have loved me better
But I want you to move on
So I'm already gone

I'm already gone
I'm already gone
You can't make it feel right
When you know that its wrong
I'm already gone
Already gone
There's no moving on
So I'm already gone

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Kelly Clarkson

Kelly Brianne Clarkson (born April 24, 1982) is an American singer, songwriter and occasional actress. Born in Fort Worth and raised in Burleson, Texas, Clarkson came into prominence after becoming the winner of the inaugural season of the television series American Idol in 2002 and later becoming the runner-up in the television special World Idol in 2003. more »

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Written by: Kelly Brianne Clarkson, Ryan B Tedder

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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12 facts about this song

Release Date
"Already Gone" was released as the third single from Kelly Clarkson's fourth studio album, "All I Ever Wanted," on August 11, 2009.
Chart Performance
The song topped the Billboard Adult Pop Songs chart and reached number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
Song Composition
Composed in B minor, “Already Gone” is a pop and R&B song, which integrates a piano ballad in its main structure.
Lyrics Inspiration
The song's lyrics dive into the theme of independence and emancipation, presented from a perspective of a woman who ends a relationship with her lover on amicable terms.
Accomplishment
The song achieved Platinum status in both Australia and Canada and Gold in the United States.
Critical Acclaim
The song received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its haunting melody and Clarkson's vocal prowess.
Similarity Controversy
Clarkson went public about not wanting the song released as a single because of its musical similarity to "Halo" by Beyoncé, a song also co-written and co-produced by Ryan Tedder.
Music Video
The music video directed by Joseph Kahn, features three distinct setups, emphasizing a luxury lifestyle reflecting on the period of time before the relationship ended.
Live Performances
Clarkson performed "Already Gone" during many television programs, as well as during her own concert tour.
Cover Art
The cover art for 'Already Gone' features a close-up shot of Clarkson gazing pensively into the distance, her face elegantly lit. The overall design exudes a sense of melancholy, reflecting the song's underlying theme.
International Success
Beyond the U.S., "Already Gone" also charted within the top 20 in Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. It became Clarkson's ninth top-ten hit in Canada and eleventh in Australia.
Cultural Impact
The song was featured in a few popular television series including Gossip Girl and The Vampire Diaries, showcasing its impact on pop culture.

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