When I'm Gone
[The Click Five] Lyrics

Dear love
Addressing the person whom the song is directed toward

Better sit down
Warning the listener that the news to come may be difficult to bear

Bad news
Implying that the singer is about to share troubling news

Get the word out
Asking the listener to share the news with others

Accidents come with conclusions
Reflecting on the idea that accidents often lead to unfortunate outcomes

I'm numb
Indicating that the singer is emotionally detached or in shock

On the asphalt
Referring to being on the ground, indicating that the singer has been in an accident

Don't cry
Encouraging the listener to stay strong and not become upset

Wasn't your fault
Assuring the listener that they are not to blame for the accident

I can't feel
Implying that the artist is emotionally numb or in shock

It's just confusion
Acknowledging that the singer is feeling disoriented and uncertain

Keep on, keep on, keep on, when I'm gone
Encouraging the listener to persevere and stay strong after the artist is no longer present

When the lights are out
Symbolizing a time of darkness or grief, indicating that the singer may no longer be alive

Don't be sad for long
Encouraging the listener to not dwell in sadness and to keep moving forward

I'll be shining on
Indicating that the singer will still have an impact on the listener's life after they are gone

I'm just gonna let my life bleed on this letter
Symbolizing the artist pouring their heart and soul into one last message

Let me song sing on forever
Expressing the hope that the artist's music will continue to be meaningful and impact the listener's life

I'll still love you when I'm gone
Assuring the listener that the singer's love will continue after they have passed away

Tear drops
Symbolizing sadness and grief

Paint the faces
Describing the impact of grief on one's appearance

Despair
Referring to a state of great sadness or hopelessness

Is contagious
Suggesting that one person's despair can spread to others

Dressed in black
Referring to the traditional attire worn at funerals

Clutching a red rose
A symbol of love and remembrance often found at funerals

Hold on, hold on, hold on, my love goes on
Encouraging the listener to hold onto the love that they shared with the singer, even after their passing