She Doesn't Live Here Anymore
Jay-Jay Johanson Lyrics

I hear your voice
The memories of the person still haunt the singer, as if they can still hear their voice.

I touch your hair
The singer is reminded of the person they used to be with, and the physical intimacy they shared.

I see the traces
Even though the person is no longer there, their presence is still felt in the remnants of their past life together.

Everywhere
These reminders are present in every corner of the shared living space that the artist still inhabits.

This house of ours
The physical space they shared together, which now feels empty and unfamiliar without the presence of the person who used to live there.

We used to share
The singer used to share their life and their space with the person who is now gone, making the absence all the more jarring.

My dream has turned
The singer used to have a vision of a happy life with their partner, but now that vision has become a nightmare since the person left.

To nightmare
The artist's once pleasant dream has now become a terrifying and inescapable reality since the person they used to be with is no longer there.

I sleep no more
The artist is unable to rest comfortably or peacefully without the presence of the person who used to be with them.

I dream no more
The artist is unable to imagine a future without the person who left, making it difficult to have any hope for the future.

There's nothing here
The singer feels that there is no longer anything worth living for or waking up for now that the person they love is gone.

To wake up for
The artist used to feel motivation to start the day and take on new challenges because they had someone to share it with, but that motivation is now gone.

I talk no more
The singer has lost the desire to communicate with others since the person they used to share their feelings with is no longer there.

I sing no more
The singer used to find joy and comfort in music, but that joy is now missing since the person they sang with is gone.

Don't function like
The singer's ability to navigate life and handle day-to-day tasks has been severely impacted by the loss of the person they used to be with.

I did before
The artist's life has been disrupted and forever changed by the absence of the person who used to share their life with them.

Because she doesn't live here anymore
The entire song is about the impact of one person's absence on the artist's life and mental state, making this the heart of the message of the song.

She hardly calls at all
The person who left is no longer in regular communication with the singer, adding to the sense of loss and isolation the singer feels.

Now when she's gone I find myself lost
Without the person who used to be with them, the singer has lost their sense of direction and purpose in life.

Staring at the wall
The absence of the person who used to be with them has left the artist feeling completely stuck and unable to make progress or move forward in life.

I drink again
The artist is turning to alcohol to numb the pain of their loss since they do not have anyone else to turn to for support and comfort.

I smoke again
The artist is using cigarettes as a crutch to deal with the pain of their loss and the emptiness they feel since the person they used to be with is gone.

There's no one here
The singer feels completely alone and isolated now that the person they love is no longer sharing their life with them.

To call my friend
The artist has lost the close connection they used to share with the person who left and is now left without anyone to confide in or seek support from.

I swear again
The singer is so overwhelmed with grief and pain that they find themselves resorting to explosive and hostile outbursts even though this behavior isn't typical for them.

I'm mad again
The singer is experiencing intense emotions of anger and frustration caused by the loss of the person they used to be with and the sense of powerlessness that comes with that.

So troubled since
The loss of the person who used to be with them has had a profound impact on the singer's mental and emotional state.

I don't know when
The effect of the loss is so pervasive and profound that the artist cannot even pinpoint when they started feeling this way.

Since she's been gone there's nobody here
The absence of the person who used to be with the artist has left them completely alone and without anyone to turn to for support or comfort.

To catch me when I fall
The singer is overwhelmed by the sense of vulnerability and isolation they feel since the person who used to be with them is no longer there to provide emotional support or safety.