Gone by Volkor X
'Gone' is a song that was supposed to appear on my latest album, 'The Loop'. This track was initially written as a tribute to a friend I lost in an accident 20 years ago and was meant to close the album. He was a talented illustrator and I know that if he were with us today, he would have loved to be part of the Volkor X journey in some way. I thought about him a lot while composing the album, and 'Gone' was meant to be an opportunity for me to add a star to my galaxy.
In February 2023, while I was finishing the album, a long-time friend decided to end his life. The month before, we talked about having a drink together to catch up as we hadn't seen each other for a while. We never had the chance. In June 2023, as I was slowly recovering from this tragic event, another friend I had known for 20 years also decided to take his own life. It left me in a daze, as if nothing made sense anymore.
'Gone' has thus become an opportunity for me to add not just one, but three bright stars to my galaxy. However, I was just beginning to mourn these two souls, and the song suddenly took on a much heavier, more difficult significance. I resigned myself to not including it on the album. I like listening to my albums, and this track would have made it difficult for me to listen to this one.
Tracklist
| 1. | Gone | 7:29 |
| 2. | Gone (Instrumental Version) | 7:29 |
Credits
Music and lyrics by Volkor X
Artwork by Alex Delgado
