I'll Be Gone
Bess Rogers Lyrics


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You used to leap out of your chair,
When I walked in through the door.
Now I'm the last in a long line,
Of people you have no use for.

Well I've been waiting here so patient,
For a sign of life.
If you don't want me, want me, want me anymore,
Tell me what did I do wrong?
If you don't need me, need me, need me anymore,
I'll be gone.

I'd seen the best, I knew the worst,
The things you never would reveal.
Now there's a wall that I can't climb,
Why won't you tell me how you feel?

Well I remember we were better,
Than you care to say.

If you don't want me, want me, want me anymore,
Tell me what did I do wrong?
If you don't need me, need me, need me anymore,
I'll be gone.

I'll be gone, I'll be gone, I'll be gone, I'll be gone,
I've been hanging around and it's pathetic.

If you don't want me, want me, want me anymore,
Tell me what did I do wrong?
If you don't need me, need me, need me anymore,
I'll be gone.

If you don't want me
If you don't want me
If you don't want me anymore
If you don't need me
If you don't need me




I'll be gone
I'll be gone

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Bess Rogers's song "I'll Be Gone" are about a relationship that has lost its spark, leaving one partner feeling neglected and forgotten. The singer reflects on how their partner used to be excited to see them, but now they are just another person who is no longer valued. The singer has been waiting for a sign of life from the relationship, but their partner is not responding. They question whether they did something wrong or if their partner simply doesn't need them anymore. The singer is ready to move on and be gone if their partner no longer wants or needs them.


The first verse sets the scene of the relationship. The singer remembers how their partner used to react when they walked in the door, but now they are just an afterthought. The second verse gets more emotional, as the singer admits that they have seen the best and worst of their partner, but they still can't understand what's happening. The repetition of the chorus emphasizes the singer's feelings, and the phrase "I'll be gone" gives a finality to the situation.


The lyrics of "I'll Be Gone" are relatable to anyone who has experienced a relationship that has lost its spark. The song captures the sadness and frustration of feeling forgotten and unimportant to someone who used to care deeply. The message of the song is about self-respect and knowing when to let go of something that no longer serves you.


Line by Line Meaning

You used to leap out of your chair,
You once were eager and excited to see me, but now you are indifferent and complacent.


When I walked in through the door.
Whenever I arrived at your place, you used to show enthusiasm and happiness.


Now I'm the last in a long line,
There have been many people who have lost your attention and interest, and now I'm one of them.


Of people you have no use for.
You don't find me useful or valuable in your life anymore.


Well I've been waiting here so patient,
I've been waiting for you to show me some kind of affection or sign of life with a lot of patience.


For a sign of life.
I just want you to show some sign that you still care about me.


If you don't want me, want me, want me anymore,
If you've lost interest in me and don't want me in your life anymore,


Tell me what did I do wrong?
I want to know the reason behind your sudden change in behavior towards me.


If you don't need me, need me, need me anymore,
If you don't require my presence or assistance anymore,


I'll be gone.
I'll leave and let you be without any hesitation.


I'd seen the best, I knew the worst,
I've been with you through your best times and your worst times, and I thought we understood each other well.


The things you never would reveal.
But there were some things about you that you kept hidden from me.


Now there's a wall that I can't climb,
There's a metaphorical wall between us that I can't seem to break through.


Why won't you tell me how you feel?
I'm curious about your emotions and why you've become so distant from me, but I don't know how to get answers from you.


Well I remember we were better,
I recall when we had a better connection and things were positive between us.


Than you care to say.
But you seem to be hiding that past and denying its value.


I'll be gone, I'll be gone, I'll be gone, I'll be gone,
I'll leave and I won't look back.


I've been hanging around and it's pathetic.
I feel pathetic for sticking around and hoping you'd change your ways, but now I see that as a mistake.


If you don't want me, want me, want me anymore,
If you don't have any desires or interest in keeping me around,


Tell me what did I do wrong?
I want to know if there was anything I did to make you pull away from me.


If you don't need me, need me, need me anymore,
If my presence or help isn't necessary to you anymore,


I'll be gone.
Then I'll take the hint and move on with my life.


If you don't want me
If you don't want me around anymore,


If you don't want me
If you don't want me in your life anymore,


If you don't want me anymore
If I have no place in your life anymore,


If you don't need me
If you don't need me like you did before,


If you don't need me
If you don't require my assistance or support anymore,


I'll be gone
I'll leave and let you continue on without me.




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Comments from YouTube:

Crystal White-Edwards

love the transition from 2:34-2:36 perfecto! rocking!

T P

Love it Bess. I want...
Waiting...

Jim Crabb

rock on..=-)

Edward D. Saslaw

Of course

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