Where Were You
Atticus Finch Lyrics
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Fade all the time
I'm still living with the feeling
Of the day when you were mine
And I can't stop wanting you
Can't stop needing you
Can't stop loving you
Can't stop missing you
Where were you when I needed somebody
Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I needed somebody
Someone to hold me and have stay around
Yeah
Can't stop wanting you
Can't stop needing you
Can't stop loving you
Can't stop missing you
Where were you when I needed somebody
Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I needed somebody
Someone to hold me and have stay around
I'm not sad that you're leaving
I'm not mad anymore
I'm still living with that feeling
That's so damn hard to ignore
Can't stop wanting you
Can't stop needing you
Can't stop loving you
Can't stop missing you
Where were you when I needed somebody
Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I needed somebody
Someone to hold me and have stay around
Where were you when I needed somebody
Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I needed somebody
Someone to hold me and have stay around
Where were you when I needed somebody
Where were you when I was down
Where were you when I needed somebody
Someone to hold me and have stay around
The lyrics to Atticus Finch's "Where Were You" tell the story of heartbreak and the pain that comes with feeling alone and abandoned by someone who was once so important in your life. The opening lines, "Broken dreams and promises/Fade all the time," set the stage for the rest of the song - a plaintive plea for answers, for closure, for someone to understand the hurt that Finch is feeling.
The repeated refrain of "Can't stop wanting you/Can't stop needing you/Can't stop loving you/Can't stop missing you" perfectly captures the obsessive desperation that often accompanies a breakup. The chorus, with its repeated line of "Where were you when I needed somebody," reinforces the sense of abandonment and a desperate need for emotional support.
The bridge of the song, with its lines about not being sad or mad but still struggling to ignore the feelings of loss and longing, brings home the point that heartbreak isn't always about anger and tears. Sometimes it's just a deep sense of emptiness that's hard to fill.
Overall, Atticus Finch's "Where Were You" is a beautifully raw and honest portrayal of heartbreak and the struggle to pick up the pieces and move on.
Line by Line Meaning
Broken dreams and promises
My hopes and expectations have been shattered due to unfulfilled promises.
Fade all the time
The memories of our time together are slowly diminishing over time.
I'm still living with the feeling
I am still constantly experiencing the emotions associated with our past relationship.
Of the day when you were mine
I still vividly recall the time when we were together.
And I can't stop wanting you
Despite everything, I still have an intense desire for you.
Can't stop needing you
I can't help but feel a strong dependency on you.
Can't stop loving you
Despite the end of our relationship, I continue to have intense feelings of love for you.
Can't stop missing you
The longing and emptiness caused by your absence is an ever-present feeling in my life.
Where were you when I needed somebody
During times of difficulty, I was searching for someone to lean on and support me, and you were not there.
Where were you when I was down
When I was feeling low and helpless, you were nowhere to be found.
Someone to hold me and have stay around
I was hoping for someone to be there for me, both physically and emotionally, during tough times.
I'm not sad that you're leaving
Despite my ongoing feelings for you, I have come to terms with the fact that you are no longer a part of my life.
I'm not mad anymore
Although there may have been anger and resentment towards you in the past, those feelings have since dissipated.
That's so damn hard to ignore
Despite my attempts to let go of the past, your absence and the memories we shared are impossible to completely ignore.
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William
He basically fights in a fight he knows he cannot win, because the rules are rigged. The jury will never understand regardless of what he presents and does. He goes through hell even though, he knows he will lose due to the rigged system. A hero is this man.
Michael Brown
Its a win for him as he can face his conscious with no regret.
Andrew Velonis
Oh, they understand all right. And they probably believe the Defendant. But due to the society they live in , they cannot bring themselves to do what they know is right.
Stephanie Gittinger
If you read the book that's why he talks to Jem about the definition of "courage"; it's knowing you won't succeed but going ahead anyway and carrying through to the end.
Revealzed
Atticus becomes a racist in the sequel Go Set A Watchman.
Cormis
@Revealzed I believe Go Set A Watchman was made as a draft of TKAM - not a sequel
mcs 7873
This entire speech was done in a single take. That's unbelievable.
dance007
How do you know?😊
Swarthy
@dance007 there isnt any cuts
Anthony Kernich
this was the first take