Since You're Gone
Ben Phillips; Kato Khandwala; Taylor Momsen; The Pretty Reckless Lyrics
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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
Quite nicely actually
I've got a lot more friends
And I don't have to pretend
Since you're gone
Since you're gone
Since you're not what I want
You can take everything I've got
Take the sink
Take the drier
If I say I love you I am a liar
Since you been gone
My life has moved along
Quite nicely actually
Meet my lover Jen
And I don't have to pretend
Since you're gone
Since you're gone
Well I've been looking for a new direction anyway
I've been thinking bout my own protection to stay
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're high
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
(Thanks for asking)
The song "Since You're Gone" by The Pretty Reckless is a straightforward and piercing message to someone who has caused unnecessary pain and chaos in the singer's life. The lyrics use subtle sarcasm and irony to convey the message that the singer's life has moved along pretty well without this person. The first verse characterizes the person as high, stealing, hating, cheating, lying, and unwilling to try new things. The second verse reveals how well the singer is doing after this person left, expressing that they no longer have to pretend or tolerate fake relationships, and even found somebody new. Finally, the chorus repeats that the singer's life has moved on quite well since this person is gone.
The song is sung with intense emotions from Taylor Momsen, the lead singer of the band, who has stated that she writes songs from personal experiences. In the case of "Since You're Gone," the aggressiveness and bitterness are palpable in the tone of her voice. It is one of the most iconic songs of The Pretty Reckless, a band formed in 2009 in New York City, which has gained popularity for their notorious and provocative music style.
Line by Line Meaning
Since your high
Since you're always under the influence of drugs or alcohol
Since you steal
Since you take things that don't belong to you
Since you hate everything I feel
Since you don't understand or respect my emotions and opinions
Since you cheat
Since you have been unfaithful in our relationship
Since you lie
Since you aren't honest with me, even when it matters
Since you don't wanna try things I wanna try
Since you're not willing to do things that matter to me or that we could enjoy together
Since you been gone
Since you left me or are no longer present in my life
My life has moved along
I've been able to focus on other things and make progress without you dragging me down
Quite nicely actually
My life is going really well now, thank you for asking
Meet my lover Jen
I have started a new relationship that is much healthier and more fulfilling than our old one
If I say I love you I am a liar
I don't love you anymore and I can't pretend that I do
Well I've been looking for a new direction anyway
I've been wanting to make changes in my life and try new things
I've been thinking bout my own protection to stay
I've been taking steps to protect myself and avoid toxic people like you
Now that you're gone my life has moved along
Without you holding me back, I've been able to progress and thrive
Thanks for asking
I appreciate your concern, but I don't need you anymore
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BEN PHILLIPS, KATO KHANDWALA, TAYLOR MOMSEN
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