About the song
There are certain artists who, through the sheer consistency of their storytelling and the emotional honesty of their performances, become more than just entertainers — they become trusted voices, companions through life’s twists and turns. **Reba McEntire**, with her unmistakable voice and intuitive sense of drama, is one such artist. In the song **“Consider Me Gone,”** released in 2009 but rooted in the sensibilities of the great country ballads of earlier decades, **Reba** offers a portrait of quiet strength, self-respect, and the clarity that comes from knowing when to walk away.
**“Consider Me Gone”** was the lead single from her album *Keep On Loving You*, and it quickly resonated with fans old and new, becoming her 24th number one hit on the **Billboard Hot Country Songs** chart. What makes the song so compelling is its emotional restraint — there’s no shouting, no theatrical farewell, just a woman calmly drawing a line. The lyrics are direct, even conversational: *“If I’m not the one thing you can’t stand to lose, if I’m not that arrow to the heart of you…”* It’s not a plea; it’s a declaration. She’s not asking for love — she’s requiring it.
In true **Reba McEntire** fashion, the vocal delivery is key. There’s a subtle ache beneath her strength, a well-worn wisdom in her tone that communicates years of learning to stand tall. She doesn’t perform the song so much as inhabit it, making the listener feel as though they’re overhearing a private moment of resolve rather than a staged performance. This is a hallmark of **Reba’s** artistry — her uncanny ability to make grand emotional truths feel personal and lived-in.
Musically, **“Consider Me Gone”** is polished yet grounded. The production is radio-friendly but never overproduced, allowing **Reba’s** vocal to remain front and center. The instrumentation supports the sentiment without overwhelming it: restrained electric guitar, steady percussion, and just enough twang to remind us we’re firmly rooted in **country music** territory.
At its core, **“Consider Me Gone”** is about self-worth — about realizing that love without respect isn’t really love at all. And coming from an artist like **Reba McEntire**, who has long championed the complexity of women’s experiences in country music, it feels especially poignant. She doesn’t dramatize the heartbreak — she dignifies it. She reminds her listeners, particularly women who may have heard too many apologies and waited too long for change, that it’s okay — even necessary — to move on when love doesn’t feel like home.
It’s this blend of empathy, artistry, and emotional authenticity that has kept **Reba McEntire** relevant and beloved for decades. **“Consider Me Gone”** isn’t just a breakup song — it’s a quiet anthem of self-respect, delivered by one of country music’s most trusted voices.
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Lyrics
Every time I turn the conversation
To something deeper
Than the weather
I can feel you
All but shuttin’down
And when I need an explanation
For the silence
You just tell me
You don’t wanna
Talk about it now
What you’re not sayin’ is comin’ in loud and clear
We’re at a crossroads here
If I’m not the one thing you can’t stand to lose
If I’m not that arrow to the heart of you
If you don’t get drunk on my kiss
If you think you can do better than this
Then I guess we’re done
Let’s not drag this on
Consider me gone
With you I’ve always been wide open
Like a window or an ocean
There is nothing I’ve ever tried to hide
So when you leave me not knowing
Where you’re going
I start thinking
That we’re looking
We’re lookin’ at goodbye
How about a strong shot of honesty
Don’t you owe that to me
If I’m not the one thing you can’t stand to lose
If I’m not that arrow to the heart of you
If you don’t get drunk on my kiss
If you think you can do better than this
Then I guess we’re done
Let’s not drag this on
Consider me gone
Consider me a memory
Consider me the past
Consider me a smile in an old photograph
Someone who used to make you laugh
If I’m not the one thing you can’t stand to lose
If I’m not that arrow to the heart of you
Then I guess we’re done
Let’s not drag this on
Consider me gone
Consider me gone
Consider me gone
Just consider me gone
