When I'm Gone
Anna Kendrick Lyrics


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I got my ticket for the long way ‘round
Two bottle ‘a whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I’m leaving tomorrow, wha-do-ya say?

When I’m gone
When I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me by my hair
You’re gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round
The one with the prettiest of views
It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you

When I’m gone
When I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
You’re gonna miss me by my walk




You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone

Overall Meaning

Anna Kendrick's song, "When I'm Gone", is a beautiful composition that reflects the sense of nostalgia that comes with leaving a place or someone you love. The song's opening verse, "I got my ticket for the long way 'round, Two bottle 'a whiskey for the way, And I sure would like some sweet company, And I'm leaving tomorrow, wha-do-ya say?" gives the impression that the singer is preparing to leave a place and is in the company of friends. The two bottles of whiskey symbolize both the journey ahead and the desire for a temporary escape from reality. The singer also mentions the need for some "sweet company," which implies a certain level of hesitancy towards leaving. This could suggest that the singer is escaping something rather than simply pursuing an adventure; either way, there's a heavy sense of longing.


In the chorus of the song, the singer reveals that they anticipate being missed after they depart. "When I'm gone, When I'm gone, You're gonna miss me when I'm gone, You're gonna miss me by my hair, You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh, You're gonna miss me when I'm gone." The repetition of "when I'm gone" emphasizes the finality of their departure. The following lines show that the singer believes their presence and essence will be missed. The mention of hair and footsteps ("You're gonna miss me by my walk, You're gonna miss me by my talk") conveys the idea that the singer's unique traits and quirks are going to be missed.


Line by Line Meaning

I got my ticket for the long way ‘round
I have made arrangements to embark on a long journey.


Two bottle ‘a whiskey for the way
I have purchased two bottles of whiskey to keep me company on this journey.


And I sure would like some sweet company
I would greatly appreciate having a companion with me for this journey.


And I’m leaving tomorrow, wha-do-ya say?
I am departing on my journey tomorrow, would you like to join me?


You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
My absence will be felt when I have departed.


You’re gonna miss me by my hair
You will notice my absence because of my hair.


You’re gonna miss me everywhere, oh
My presence will be missed in all aspects of life.


I’ve got my ticket for the long way ‘round
I am embarking on a long and scenic journey.


The one with the prettiest of views
This journey is known for its beautiful and picturesque landscapes.


It’s got mountains, it’s got rivers, it’s got sights to give you shivers
This journey has awe-inspiring views and sceneries such as mountains and rivers.


But it sure would be prettier with you
However, this journey would be even more beautiful if I had a companion by my side.


You’re gonna miss me by my walk
My unique gait will remind you of my absence.


You’re gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You will feel my absence when you hear my voice or style of speaking.


You’re gonna miss me when I’m gone
My absence will be felt once again.




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, BMG Rights Management
Written by: A.P. Carter, Luisa Gerstein, Heloise Tunstall-Behrens

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I got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle o' whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leavin' tomorrow, what do you say?
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I got my ticket for the long way 'round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, it's got rivers
It's got sights to give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere
Oh, you're sure gonna miss me when I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone



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