I Ain't Even Left
Billy Ray Cyrus Lyrics


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My bags are packed this evening
You know I'll soon be leavin'
It's gonna be another long night
Mmmmm a long, long night
I know that we just said hello
Now it's time for me to go
You wouldn't want me to miss my flight
Not out of mind but out of sight
I ain't even left and it already don't feel right

How in the hell can we let love grow
When the only thing we ever know is
I'll call you or you call me
Love is blind so I can't see
The only thing I know is baby
I ain't even left
And it already don't feel right

[Chorus]
I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
All I know is I can't control this missin' you inside
Loneliness like I've never known
Til you walked into my life
And I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
And I ain't even left and it already don't feel right

(Instrumental Break)





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Billy Ray Cyrus's song "I Ain't Even Left" speak of the difficulties that arise from a long-distance relationship. The song starts off with the singer stating that his bags are packed, and he'll soon be leaving. He knows that it's going to be another long, long night. He acknowledges that he's leaving too soon and that they've just said hello, but he can't jeopardize missing his flight. Although he's not physically out of sight or out of mind, it already doesn't feel right. He's already feeling the distance that the situation will create.


The lyrics then explore the challenges of maintaining a relationship when there's so much distance. The singer asks how they can let love grow when the only thing they ever seem to know is the other person calling or taking a call from them. He states that he's blind to love yet discovers that the one thing he knows is that he's going to miss his baby. The chorus repeats the refrain, and the instrumental break leads up to the final chorus.


The lyrics to this song may strike a chord with many people who've faced similarly challenging situations. Long-distance relationships are always hard, and emotional distance can be overwhelming. It's why "I Ain't Even Left" is a relatable song for many people. The melody's slow pace, combined with the emotional weight that the lyrics carry, helps create a bittersweet mood that accurately captures the emotions of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

My bags are packed this evening
I have prepared to leave, and I'm all set to go.


You know I'll soon be leavin'
I know that you're aware that I'll depart soon.


It's gonna be another long night
It will be a difficult and painful evening for both of us.


Mmmmm a long, long night
It will be an extended period of sadness for me.


I know that we just said hello
We have just met anew, but it's already time to bid farewell.


Now it's time for me to go
It's the right moment for me to leave.


You wouldn't want me to miss my flight
You understand that it's vital for me to catch the plane.


Not out of mind but out of sight
I won't forget you, but I won't see you for some time.


I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
Before I leave, I'm already feeling uncomfortable and unsure about our separation.


How in the hell can we let love grow
How can we allow our love to flourish?


When the only thing we ever know is
All we're used to hearing is


I'll call you or you call me
We always rely on maintaining contact through phone calls.


Love is blind so I can't see
I can't see clearly because love has blinded me.


The only thing I know is baby
All I am aware of is that, baby.


I ain't even left
I have not left yet.


And it already don't feel right
I'm already feeling uneasy and unsure, even though I'm still here.


I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
Before I depart, I'm already feeling uncertain about our separation.


All I know is I can't control this missin' you inside
The only thing I'm cognizant of is the feeling of missing you, which I can't regulate.


Loneliness like I've never known
I am experiencing a severe sense of isolation and desolation that I've never felt before.


Til you walked into my life
Until you came into my life.


And I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
Even though I haven't left yet, I'm already feeling uneasy and unsure about our separation.


And I ain't even left and it already don't feel right
Before I depart, I'm already feeling uncertain about our separation.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: B.R. CYRUS, C. HOLBROOK, J. SCAIFE

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