Here But I'm Gone Lyrics - Curtis Mayfield

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

Perched up in a rocking-chair 

With my feet all bare 

Rolling my blunt in a cigar wrap 

Live an adolescent mind 

Never do take the time 

Waiting for my high, quiet as it's kept 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

Mama told me I was best 

Argue and punch in the chest 

Son, now be strong, let me take you home 

I'd see in her eyes so sincere 

Screaming, what got me here 

Standing in the world with my mind all blown 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

I do nothing but waste all my time 

Leaving the world behind 

Smoking my crack just to keep me high 

Around the boys I play my part rough 

Keep myself tough enough 

Never to cry, don't really wanna die 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone 

How did I get so far gone? 

Where do I belong? 

And where in the world did I ever go wrong? 

If I took the time to replace 

What my mind erased 

I still feel as if I'm here but I'm gone