Here's What's Left
RJD2 Lyrics
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I'm so all alone.
Here's what's left of my happy home.
"She'll be back"
That's what i said
As i stare at the ceiling.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby. [baby,baby,baby,baby,baby] {fade out}
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
You are gone.
I'm so all alone.
Here's what's left of my happy home.
"She'll be back"
That's what i said
As i stare at the ceiling.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby. [baby,baby,baby,baby,baby] {fade out}
The lyrics to RJD2's song "Here's What's Left" tell a story of heartbreak and loneliness. The singer is left alone after their partner has left, and they are all alone in what once used to be their happy home. The lyrics express the singer's desperation and deep longing for their partner to return, hoping that they will come back to them. The repetition of "baby" and the fade out of the song reinforce the idea that the singer is lost without their lover and is desperately clinging to the hope that they will come back.
The line "Here's what's left of my happy home" is particularly poignant as it implies that the house is no longer happy without the missing partner. The line "She'll be back" is also significant as it shows the hope that the singer has, and they are not ready to give up just yet. However, the line is repeated continuously, possibly indicating that the hope is running out.
The entire song is a testament to the power of love and the longing it can create. The singer's pain and heartbreak are palpable, making the song an emotional and relatable experience for anyone who has gone through a similar situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You are gone.
The person he loved is no longer with him.
I'm so all alone.
He feels lonely without his loved one.
Here's what's left of my happy home.
After the departure of his loved one, his home no longer feels joyful.
"She'll be back"
That's what i said
As i stare at the ceiling.
He tells himself that his loved one will return despite feeling uncertain, and he stares blankly at the ceiling while thinking about it.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
He deeply yearns and misses his loved one.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby. [baby,baby,baby,baby,baby] {fade out}
His strong desire and longing for his loved one fades out like a distant echo.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
His yearning and missing of his loved one is repeated, emphasizing how deeply he feels.
You are gone.
The person he loved is no longer with him.
I'm so all alone.
He feels lonely without his loved one.
Here's what's left of my happy home.
After the departure of his loved one, his home no longer feels joyful.
"She'll be back"
That's what i said
As i stare at the ceiling.
He tells himself that his loved one will return despite feeling uncertain, and he stares blankly at the ceiling while thinking about it.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby.
'Cause i need you baby.
Oh, how i miss you baby. [baby,baby,baby,baby,baby] {fade out}
His strong desire and longing for his loved one fades out like a distant echo.
Contributed by Christopher A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@primesuspect1571
One of my favorite tracks from an incredible album
@elspoko
I remember playing this shit for my girl. Years later, she's still my girl haha. The power of RJD2
@ReachySmalls
I feel blessed to have herd RJD2's music, the man is beat genius. Hands down the dopest hip hop I've herd since golden era.
@stickbandit27
Best song on this AMAZING album.......Such and inspiration for an aspiring producer with a hefty library about to be DROPPED on the world!!!
@Tableturn
Yeah man, one of my favourite RJ tracks ever. Samples are: Black Frost by Grover Washington Jr (Sax part). Silent Running Theme by David Matthews, from the film Silent Running (main hook). Memories Are Here To Stay by The Intruders (vocal). Don't know about the descending guitar part though.....that's at least 4 different records for one track. RJ is a fuckin god on the MPC!
@matiberii
brings me back to 5 years ago, crazy how songs can do that
@PestarioVargas
Man, when that singer starts doin his thing for the first time + RJD2 track = Makes me feel so blue and eternal at the same time!!! This makes me go nuts! Luv it!!!
@LostInTheTransition
I've owned this album for over 10 years and played it through well over 100 times.. how have I not heard this before!!!
fucking car skips over it apparently.. Cool find!
@micahfagre7849
You bought the later release which removed the hidden track. He did't have the rights to publish the track, but of course I'm glad he did. Of of my fave songs ever.
@ChuckDolo505
The original pressing of this album included this as the hidden track after "Work". Absolute gem.