Even Though You're Gone
Jackson 5 · Other Songs - Jackson 5
Chorus:
Gotta find a way somehow
Nothing's gonna stop me now
Gotta find a way somehow
Even though you're gone
Things don't look as bad
As they did yesterday
Even minute I get
Stronger somehow...some way
Cause I gotta keep on living
I got the will to survive
Even though I feel so bad
So bad inside
Chorus:
Gotta find a way somehow
Nothing's gonna stop me now
Gotta find a way somehow
Even though you're gone
All the plans I had
I've got to give them up
And start anew
Making plans for one
Instead of making plans for two
From now on I'll be thinkin
Thinking 'bout myself
It'll be a long time
Before I love somebody else
[Chorus]
I depended on you
For everything
Oh, I really trusted you
How could you do me the
Way you did
You really let me down
[Chorus]
Gotta find a way somehow
Nothing's gonna stop me now
Gotta find a way somehow
Even though you're gone
Things don't look as bad
As they did yesterday
Even minute I get
Stronger somehow...some way
Cause I gotta keep on living
I got the will to survive
Even though I feel so bad
So bad inside
Chorus:
Gotta find a way somehow
Nothing's gonna stop me now
Gotta find a way somehow
Even though you're gone
All the plans I had
I've got to give them up
And start anew
Making plans for one
Instead of making plans for two
From now on I'll be thinkin
Thinking 'bout myself
It'll be a long time
Before I love somebody else
[Chorus]
I depended on you
For everything
Oh, I really trusted you
How could you do me the
Way you did
You really let me down
[Chorus]
Even Though You're Gone
Released by The Jackson 5, 'Even Though You're Gone' stands as a poignant example of the group's emotional depth, often contrasting with their upbeat pop and R&B hits. While the group is widely recognized for chart-topping dance tracks, this recording highlights their ability to explore themes of loss and separation within the soul and doo-wop traditions that influenced their sound. The track reflects the era's focus on narrative storytelling in pop music, utilizing harmonies and melodic structures characteristic of mid-1960s American R&B. It remains a significant part of their discography, showcasing the musical versatility of the brothers beyond their most famous upbeat performances.