Gone Too Soon
Daughtry Lyrics
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That you blow out your candles
Make a wish as you close your eyes
Today could've been the day
Everybody was laughin'
Instead I just sit here and cry
Who would you be?
What would you look like
Today could've been the next day of the rest of your life
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a ray of light we never knew
Gone too soon, yeah
Would you have been president?
Or a painter, an author or sing like your mother
One thing is evident
Would've given all I had
Would've loved ya like no other
Who would you be?
What would you look like?
Would you have my smile and her eyes?
Today could've been the next day of the rest of your life
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a ray of light we never knew
Gone too soon, yeah
Not a day goes by, oh
I'm always asking why, oh
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a beautiful life we never knew
Gone too soon
You were gone too soon, yeah
And not a day goes by
That I don't think of you
The lyrics of Daughtry's song, Gone Too Soon, expresses the pain of losing someone very young, someone who hasn't had a chance to truly live their life. The song talks about the missed opportunities and what could have been if that someone had lived longer. The opening lines of the song set the scene for what could have been the day of celebration for the person, but instead, it is a day of mourning. The artist then questions what that person could have become if they had lived longer - would they have had the singer's smile or their mother's eyes, would they have become the president, a painter, or an author? The lack of answers to these questions makes the loss even more poignant.
The chorus of the song repeats that not a day goes by without the singer thinking of the lost person. It talks about the void that they have left behind and how their absence has affected those who loved them. The singer wonders why the world had to lose such a beautiful life and expresses the feeling that he or she has been robbed of the chance to love that person fully.
Overall, Daughtry's Gone Too Soon is a heart-wrenching tribute to someone taken too soon, depicting the range of emotions that come with the loss of a young life.
Line by Line Meaning
Today could've been the day
The day you were eagerly waiting for.
That you blow out your candles
The day you celebrate your life and make a wish.
Make a wish as you close your eyes
As you enter a new phase of life, you dream of your future.
Today could've been the day
The day you were supposed to live the moments that matter.
Everybody was laughin'
The day was supposed to be filled with joy and laughter.
Instead I just sit here and cry
But instead of being happy, I am sitting here crying.
Who would you be?
I wonder what kind of person you would have become.
What would you look like
I think about how you would look like at this moment.
When you looked at me for the very first time?
I imagine the first time I saw you and looked in your eyes.
Today could've been the next day of the rest of your life
But today could have been your first day of the rest of your life.
Not a day goes by that I don't think of you
I think about you every single day.
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
I can't understand why this world had to lose someone as amazing as you.
Such a ray of light we never knew
You were a shining light, but we never knew how bright you could be.
Gone too soon, yeah
You left too early, and it's hard to accept.
Would you have been president?
I wonder if you would have become the leader of our country.
Or a painter, an author or sing like your mother
Or maybe you would have pursued your love for art, writing, or music.
One thing is evident
One thing is for sure.
Would've given all I had
I would have given everything I had to see you grow up and achieve your dreams.
Would've loved ya like no other
I would have loved you with a love like no other.
Such a beautiful life we never knew
You had so much potential and could have lived a beautiful life.
Gone too soon
You were taken away too soon.
You were gone too soon, yeah
It's hard to accept that you're gone forever.
And not a day goes by
And even today, not a single day passes without me thinking about you.
That I don't think of you
You will always be in my thoughts, and I will never forget you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MICHAEL BUSBEE, CHRIS DAUGHTRY
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Mr Meow
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Today could have been the day
That you blow out your candles
Make a wish as you close your eyes
Today could have been the day
Everybody was laughing
Instead I just sit here and cry
[Pre-Chorus]
Who would you be?
What would you look like
When you looked at me for the very first time?
Today could have been the next day of the rest of your life
[Chorus]
Not a day goes by
That I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a ray of light we never knew
Gone too soon, yeah
[Verse 2]
Would you have been president
Or a painter, an author, or sing like your mother?
One thing is evident
Would've given all I had
Would've loved you like no other
[Pre-Chorus]
Who would you be?
What would you look like
Would you have my smile and her eyes?
Today could have been the next day of the rest of your life
[Chorus]
Not a day goes by
That I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a ray of light we never knew
Gone too soon, yeah
[Bridge]
Not a day goes by
Oh
I'm always asking why
[Chorus]
Not a day goes by
That I don't think of you
I'm always asking why this crazy world had to lose
Such a beautiful light we never knew
Gone too soon
You were gone too soon, yeah
Oooh
Oooh, oh
[Outro]
Not a day goes by
That I don't think of you
CurtiTheGamer
This song has taken on a even stronger meaning over the last day or so with the news of the loss of Chris’s daughter from the sounds of it suddenly passed away …. My thoughts and prayers and wishes go out the the entire Daughtry family.
Emily kitty
Awwwwwwwwwwwwww
Marcio Gomes
So sad, my prayers go for him...
Kara Melograno
I'm so sorry. My thoughts and prayers with your family!! I'm here for my 19 yr old sister died of a rare brain disease 7/19/02-2/2/2022. RIP fly high Angels. 😇🌌🦋😭💔
Chell Chell
Your comment is about to make me cry I miscarried
Hayley Gale
@Chell Chell me too and I hope you do something good for yourself tomorrow and I'm sorry you know the pain . Keep your Head up
Samantha Simoni
I lost my baby at 10 weeks pregnant, and they would’ve been two years old last week. I found this song somehow the other night and I keep listening to it. It doesn’t get easier, it’s a long journey. Prayers to everyone healing from their losses 🧡
Sarah Hrahsel
I lost mine on April 3rd.... His name's Aaron... I've loved and missed him since
JO HEDGES
hello darling, it was the exact same time for me - 35 years ago - I still remember the heartbreak. It was a much wanted pregnancy yet people would say "It was only a ball of cells, try again" I could not comprehend how darnn cruel people (and family) could be. I gave birth exactly a year to the day after a second pregnancy fraught with worry that I would bleed again at any moment. I did not get over the grief of the miscarriage til my newborn was put into my arms
Jennifer McGraw
This song has helped me get through the hardest part of my life. My daughter passed away at 17 days old. She was carried full term and had no signs of sickness. I found her dead in her bassinet. She died two days before my birthday which I never want to celebrate. Yesterday marked 8 years since her passing and I am very depressed but this song helps me cry it out and reminds me I am not alone. Thank you for the great song.