This titular track of Laura Gibson fifth solo album Goners, was released as the third single. The song portrays Laura Gibson’s fear for the future and makes a reflection on the past. In an interview with The Fader when she talked about the overall theme of the song and album. She said
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[Verse 1]
Here comes the end, of the future
If we're already goners
Why wait any longer
For something to crack open?
Here comes the end, I brought no offering
I lied to my confessor
I fear small children
I fear curious elders
[Chorus]
I meant to sing the truth
But the truth didn’t rhyme
You unknowable, a sly moon smile
Call me holy
Throw another poem into the fire
[Verse 2]
Here comes the end, no white ship, no sunset
I could fake wise, make brave eyes
But I know nothing
I was never trying to be saved or, do the saving
[Chorus]
Only meant to sing the truth
When that truth didn't rhyme
I'll take what I deserve
I’ll bide my time
Call me holy
Throw another poem into the fire
[Chorus]
I meant to sing the truth
But the truth didn't rhyme
You unknowable, a sly moon smile
Call me holy
Throw another poem into the fire
The Fire, The fire
Goners was written by Laura Gibson.
Goners was produced by John Morgan Askew.
Laura Gibson released Goners on Mon Oct 22 2018.