Elevation Worship - Gone Lyrics
Lyrics
Intro
Come on
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Verse 1
It wasn't for nothing that You shed Your blood
So I'm gonna live like my shame is gone
Won't be shackled to the way I was
Oh, I'm gonna live like my chains are
Chorus
Gone, gone
Now my sin is dead and gone
And I sing hallelujah
Done, done
He is risen, it is done
And I sing hallelujah
(Whoa, whoa)
Verse 2
Praise is a weapon that will overcome
Oh, I'm gonna shout like the battle's won
Fall back devil 'cause your time is up
Oh, I'm gonna live like the stone is
Chorus
Gone, gone
Now my sin is dead and gone
And I sing hallelujah
Done, done
He is risen, it is done
And I sing hallelujah
Bridge
How great the power of the blood (Oh, oh)
I am the righteousness of God (Oh, oh)
How great the power of the blood (Oh, oh)
I am, I am
I am the righteousness of God, oh (Oh, oh)
Sing oh (Oh, oh)
Chorus
Gone, gone
Now my sin is dead and gone
And I sing hallelujah
Done, done
He is risen, it is done
And I sing hallelujah
Gone, gone
Now my sin is dead and gone
And I sing hallelujah
Done, done
He is risen, it is done
And I sing hallelujah
Outro
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Whoa, whoa
Video
Gone | Official Lyric Video | At Midnight | Elevation Worship
Meaning & Inspiration
Elevation Worship’s song “Gone,” released on August 30, 2019, as part of their “At Midnight” project, immediately plunges into the profound reality of redemption. From its opening notes, there’s a sense of release, a musical exhale that complements the lyrical theme of burdens being lifted. The song centers on the transformative power of God's forgiveness and grace, articulating the deep human experience of carrying shame or past failures and finding liberation in Christ. It speaks to the moment when the weight of what was done, or what was, is completely removed, making way for a new beginning.
The core message of “Gone” revolves around the finality and totality of God’s act of salvation and forgiveness. It doesn't just gloss over sin or struggle; it acknowledges the reality of a past that needed addressing, a debt that needed payment. The power of the song lies in its declaration that this past is not merely minimized or ignored, but definitively *gone*. This truth aligns beautifully with numerous biblical passages that speak to the comprehensive nature of divine pardon. Psalm 103:12 declares that God removes our transgressions "as far as the east is from the west," illustrating an immeasurable distance between us and our sin in His eyes. Similarly, Micah 7:19 speaks of God casting all our sins into "the depths of the sea," a place from which they cannot be retrieved. Isaiah 43:25 reinforces this, saying God will "blot out" transgressions for His own sake and will "not remember" our sins. These powerful images are woven into the fabric of the song's message – that through God’s work, the things that once defined or condemned us are utterly vanquished, no longer held against us, no longer a part of our identity in Him.
Analyzing the song further, its power comes not just from the declaration of what is gone, but the resulting freedom and new reality it ushers in. When the past is dealt with, the present becomes unburdened, and the future becomes full of hope. This echoes the profound truth found in 2 Corinthians 5:17: "Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!" The song captures this transition from the "old" self, weighed down by sin and its consequences, to the "new" self, made alive and free in Christ. It’s a musical expression of the liberation described in Romans 8:1, which states, "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus," because "through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:2). “Gone” serves as an anthem for anyone who has experienced this miraculous exchange – trading burden for peace, guilt for grace, and separation for intimate connection with God. It’s a song that doesn't just inform the listener about forgiveness; it invites them to step into the tangible reality of what it means for the things that kept them bound to be truly, finally, and eternally gone. This perspective is not merely emotional; it's anchored in the finished work of Christ, reminding us that the freedom celebrated is a settled fact based on His sacrifice and resurrection, bringing encouragement and assurance to all who place their faith in Him.