I'm Gonna Keep On
Bill & Gloria Gaither Lyrics

I'm gonna miss me when I'm gone
I am aware that my time on earth is finite, and I will regret not being able to experience more of life.

All my right and all my wrong
Every action I've taken in my life, both positive and negative, has contributed to the person I am today and will shape how I'm remembered.

All my love of a really good song
I will miss the simple pleasures of life, like enjoying a good piece of music or other forms of entertainment that brought me joy.

I'm gonna miss just who I was
I will look back on the person I used to be and realize that I've grown and changed so much since then, and that will make me feel sentimental.

All the chatter and all the buzz
I will miss the excitement and energy of being around other people and having conversations, even with those I never knew well.

All the laughter and all the fun
I will miss all the moments of joy and happiness that came from spending time with loved ones and participating in different activities throughout my life.

All the stuff I should have got done
I will realize that I left many things unaccomplished, and I will regret not making the most of every opportunity given to me.

I'm gonna miss new ideas and thoughts
I will feel regret over not being able to witness the evolution of technology and culture, and the new ideas and perspectives that come with it.

Incredible technology I should have bought
I will realize that I should have invested more in technology and modern advancements that could have improved my life and the lives of others around me.

I'm gonna miss playing my coronet horn
I will miss the small passions I had in life, such as playing a musical instrument or participating in other hobbies and interests.

And stuff I should have got done after I got born
I will regret not being more proactive and ambitious in life, and putting off important tasks or goals that I never achieved.

I'm gonna miss the warmth of your smile
I will miss the feeling of happiness and love that comes with being in the presence of close friends and family, and their support and care for me.

Hanging out with you for a little while
I will cherish the moments spent with loved ones, even if they were brief or fleeting, and the impact they made on my life.

I'm gonna miss all those squeezes and those hugs
I will miss the physical touch and affection of loved ones, and the comfort that comes with it.

And even those little sad-eyed shrugs
I will miss the expressions and body language of those around me, and the emotions they convey that make us all human.

I'm gonna miss my many friends
I will miss the companionship and support of those who made a positive impact on my life, and will regret not having made amends with those I may have lost touch with.

The ones I made
I am grateful for the people I have met and interacted with throughout my life, and the memories I have with each of them.

and the ones with whom I should have made amends
I will regret any conflict or misunderstandings I had with those around me, and will wish I had tried to repair those relationships before it was too late.

But as I understand, life's not long
I realize that my time on earth is short and finite, and I will have missed out on so many more experiences and memories.

I'm gonna miss me when I'm gone
Overall, I will feel a sense of longing and nostalgia for the life I lived, and the person I used to be.