Since You're Gone
♪♫ The Pretty Reckless Lyrics
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Since you hate everything I feel
Since you cheat, since you lie
Since you don't wanna try things I wanna try
Since you been gone
My life has moved along quite nicely actually
Since you're gone, since you're gone
Since you're not what I want
You can take everything I've got
Take the seat, take the drive
If I say I love you, I am a liar
Since you been gone
My life has moved along quite nicely actually
Well, meet my lover Gin and I don't have to pretend
Since you're gone, since you're gone
I've been looking for a new direction, anyway
I've been thinkin' bout my own protection, instead
Now that you're gone my life has moved along
Now that you're gone my life has moved along
Now that you're gone my life has moved along
Now that you're gone
Since you hide, since you steal
Since you hate everything I feel
Since you cheat, since you lie
Since you don't wanna try things I wanna try
Since you been gone
My life has moved along quite nicely actually
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely actually
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely actually
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely, thanks for asking
The lyrics of The Pretty Reckless's song "Since You're Gone" express the singer's newfound freedom and relief after a toxic relationship has ended. The repetitive chorus of "Since you've been gone, my life has moved along quite nicely actually" emphasizes the singer's contentment with the changes that have occurred in their life since their ex-partner's departure.
The lines "Since you hide, since you steal/ Since you hate everything I feel/ Since you cheat, since you lie/ Since you don't wanna try things I wanna try" suggest that the singer's ex-partner was controlling and unwilling to compromise. However, now that they are gone, the singer is free to pursue their own interests and make their own choices without feeling judged or belittled.
The verses "Got a lot more friends and I don't have to pretend/ Well, meet my lover Gin and I don't have to pretend" and "I've been looking for a new direction, anyway/ I've been thinkin' bout my own protection, instead" further emphasize the singer's newfound sense of independence and self-confidence. Overall, the song celebrates the power of leaving a toxic relationship and finding freedom and happiness in one's own life.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you hide, since you steal
I have to deal with the fact that you hide from me and steal from me
Since you hate everything I feel
I feel like you hate everything that makes me happy
Since you cheat, since you lie
I can't trust your actions or your words
Since you don't wanna try things I wanna try
I feel like my desires and passions are unimportant to you
Since you been gone
After you left me
My life has moved along quite nicely actually
I've actually been doing pretty well without you
Got a lot more friends and I don't have to pretend
I've made more friends who accept me for who I am
Well, meet my lover Gin and I don't have to pretend
I have found someone new to love and don't have to pretend to be happy
Since you're not what I want
Since you don't fulfill my needs and desires
You can take everything I've got
I don't care about the material things you may have taken from me
Take the seat, take the drive
You can have my possessions, but you can't take away my independence and self-worth
If I say I love you, I am a liar
I can't say that I still love you because it's not true
I've been looking for a new direction, anyway
I've been seeking a new path in life for myself
I've been thinkin' bout my own protection, instead
I'm focused on taking care of myself rather than worrying about you
Now that you're gone my life has moved along
My life has improved since you left
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely actually
I'm doing really well
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely actually
I'm genuinely happy
Quite nicely actually, quite nicely, thanks for asking
I'm thriving and I don't need you in my life anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, KATO KHANDWALA, TAYLOR MOMSEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@alinregmi7670
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
[Verse 1]
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
And Daddy, I'm alone
'Cause this house don't feel like home
[Pre-Chorus]
If you love me, don't let go (Hold) Woah
If you love me, don't let go (Hold)
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
[Verse 2]
Mother, I know
That you're tired of bein' alone
Dad, I know you're tryin'
To fight when ya feel like flyin'
[Pre-Chorus]
But if you love me, don't let go (Hold) Woah
If you love me, don't let go (Hold)
[Chorus]
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
Hold, hold on, hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady, a little unsteady
@hannahlynn175
Hey ❤
It's okay to cry. It's okay to experience deep pain and sadness.
Let it out. Let the tears roll down your face.
But don't stay there for too long beautiful. When you're ready take a deep breath. Wipe those pretty eyes.
You're going to be okay. Things will get better soon I promise. Whatever you're going through, it is only for a season. This too shall pass.
I hope you know what a beautiful soul you are. I hope you know your worth, your value, your beauty. You're such a lovely human that no one else in this world can replace.
You are important.
You are needed.
You are loved.
So hold on a bit longer, okay? There is hope. There is purpose. You're going to make it through I promise. The light is just up ahead❤
@samueljunior7625
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mama, come here
Approach, appear
Daddy, I'm alone
'Cause this house don't feel like home
If you love me, don't let go
If you love me, don't let go
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Mother, I know
That you're tired of being alone
Dad, I know you're trying
To fight when you feel like flying
If you love me, don't let go
If you love me, don't let go
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
Hold
Hold on
Hold on to me
'Cause I'm a little unsteady
A little unsteady
@heatherspencer6503
My husband who I had been with for 20 years got very sick and spent months in ICU on breathing machines. I lived at Grant hospital in the ICU wtg room for 37 days at one point. This was one of the last songs he sent me from the hospital. He passed away one month before our 20 year anniversary on March 30th 2019. My house will never feel like home without him. We had 5 children together and our 16 year old son looks like him. Ppl say that it gets easier as time goes on, but for me, it's not any easier today than it was the night I watched him take his last breath. Idk if ppl actually read these comments or not. But if you did thanks for taking time out of your day to read this. John I love you and I miss you and I hope you're the 1st face I get to see when it's my time to go.
@chrish.6588
God bless you and your family. You have my sincerest condolences.
Close your eyes and breathe deep, as now spiritually your husband is more by your side than ever before.
@breanneberry1277
So sorry for your loss, I usually never read comments on songs I listen to but I clicked yours and read the whole thing and it put tears in my eyes, I couldn’t imagine what your going through and nobody should expect something like that to get easier but I no what you mean when they say it gets easier but I don’t think it would.
@breanneberry1277
You should listen to staind-something to remind you, it is a really good song
@CarlosMorales-hr4mt
Just stay strong I miss my daughter every day so I understand how u feel every room in your house is a memory he would want you to just remember the good times
@anthonydavis4581
it’s all love sweetheart 💓 john hears you
@sabastianevans
Any listeners in 2024?
@queen_of_retrigs3146
Always
@Lisa-ll6fz
This is just great song writing
@amandahaught4625
Yup yup!!