Since You've Gone
Belinda Carlisle Lyrics


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Since you've gone
Nothing really matters
All I do is hang out with my pillow
I wait in anticipation
For your call that never comes

Since you've gone
Don't care about tomorrow
Since you've gone my heart's barely beating
I wait in anticipation
For your touch, it never comes

Another wild Friday night
And I'm waiting here for you
My head says stay home and die
But my heart says break on through

There were times
When you really loved me
All the times we would run together
To the heart, the heart of the city
Dreams that filled the night

Since you've gone
Don't care about tomorrow
Since you've gone my heart's barely beating
I wait in anticipation
For your touch, it never comes

Another wild Friday night
And I'm waiting here for you
My head says stay home and die
But my heart says break on through

I ought to get into my car
Hit that pedal hard
I'll drive until I find a way
Since you've gone away

Since you've gone




Nothing really matters
All I do is hang out with my pillow

Overall Meaning

"Since You've Gone" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released as the first single from her third solo album, "Runaway Horses" in 1989. The song is about the aftermath of a great love that has ended. The singer sings about how life has been meaningless ever since her lover left her. The song reflects the feelings of loss and heartbreak that a person experiences after being left alone by someone who they had deep feelings for.


The song starts with the line "Since you've gone, nothing really matters," implying that the singer has lost all sense of purpose in life since her lover left her. She spends her time waiting for his call, which never comes. The second verse talks about how her heart is barely beating and how she craves her lover's touch but never receives it. She reminisces about the times when they were happy, running together through the heart of the city, but now that he is gone, she doesn't care about tomorrow.


The chorus repeats the same lines as the first verse, making it clear that the singer is still hung up on her lost love. As the song progresses, the singer contemplates whether to break free from the pain and move on or continue waiting for her lover's return. She wants to hit the road and drive until she finds a way to move on from her heartbreak.


Line by Line Meaning

Since you've gone
Without you, everything has changed and things will never be the same.


Nothing really matters
Without you, nothing has the same significance as it used to.


All I do is hang out with my pillow
Without you, I am left with only my pillow for comfort, and it's not enough.


I wait in anticipation
I still hope for your return, even though it seems unlikely.


For your call that never comes
But I am disappointed and hurt that you are not reaching out to me.


Don't care about tomorrow
Without you, I don't feel invested in my future anymore.


My heart's barely beating
Losing you has left me feeling empty and brokenhearted.


For your touch, it never comes
I am craving your affection and touch, but it's not forthcoming.


Another wild Friday night
I am trying to distract myself with activities, but it's not working.


And I'm waiting here for you
I am still holding out for your return, despite everything.


My head says stay home and die
My rational mind tells me to give up, but my emotions won't let me.


But my heart says break on through
My heart is encouraging me to find a way to move forward, even though it's hard.


When you really loved me
There was a time when our love was strong and vibrant.


All the times we would run together
We used to have fun and enjoy each other's company.


To the heart, the heart of the city
We used to explore the city together and enjoy all it had to offer.


Dreams that filled the night
We had dreams and aspirations for our future together.


I ought to get into my car
As a way to escape the pain, I feel like running away.


Hit that pedal hard
I am prepared to drive as far as I need to, and as fast as I can.


I'll drive until I find a way
I am determined to find a way to move on and heal from this heartbreak.


Since you've gone away
But, ultimately, I know that my life has changed since you left, and I must adjust to that reality.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: LINDSEY BUCKINGHAM, CHARLOTTE CAFFEY, JOHNNY SEGAL

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

jo se luis valdez morales

Desde que te fuiste Nada realmente importa.
todo lo que hago es pasar el rato con mi almohada.
espero con anticipación Por tu llamada que nunca llega.
Desde que te fuiste No me importa el mañana.
Desde que te has ido, mi corazón apenas late.
yo espero con impaciencia por tu toque que nunca llega.
Otro viernes salvaje por la noche Y estoy esperando aquí por ti
Mi cabeza dice quédate en casa y muere, Pero mi corazón dice ábrete paso y continúa.
Hubo tiempos en que Cuando realmente me amabas Todas las veces que corríamos juntos del corazón Al corazón de la ciudad.
Sueños que llenaron la noche.
Desde que te fuiste No me importa el mañana.
Desde que te has ido, mi corazón apenas late.
yo espero con impaciencia por tu toque que nunca llega.

Otro viernes salvaje por la noche Y estoy esperando aquí por ti.
Mi cabeza dice quédate en casa y muere,
Pero mi corazón ábrete paso y continúa.
debería entrar en mi coche y Pisar fuerte ese pedal.
Conduciré hasta que encuentre el camino Desde que te has ido.
Desde que te fuiste Nada realmente importa Todo lo que hago es pasar el rato con mi almohada...



All comments from YouTube:

ReggieMckenzie

I get chills when I hear her sing this song

newtonduck1

A killer performance. She's so underrated. Love her.

Moto Suzuki

Outstanding performance, the best that I have ever seen Belinda live. Such emotion, great vocals, she is a absolute stunner, She's got it all...

DANNY WOOD

Talk about pouring your heart into it! This girl belts out a tune as good as anybody out there!

mark duncan

Belinda has a rock and roll voice! What a gift!!

Justin Martine

Wow, Lindsey Buckingham and Belinda Carlisle song. Two underrated artists for sure!!!

Judy B

This song is hauntingly pretty!

MaryBethArtHawaii

She is absolutely mesmerizing~•✨🕊💫

Kourosh Salahshoor

What a voice! What a singer!

Natalie_17

She is amazing, I love her voice. Also, she is incredibly beautiful. How lucky I am to be able to enjoy her talent.

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