Why Did You Go
Jay Robinson Lyrics
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Part of me that you stole
Is lookin' for your echo
Wait for me to say no
You don't need to let go
You don't get to let me go, oh just let me know
If you need me I'll, yeah I'll be right here
Whispered through a dry mouth
Lookin' through the window
I can feel the soft glow
As I watch and wait for
As watch and wait for time, thinkin' you'll arrive
But I hear the clock, slowly ticking by
It's the same routine, honey every time
Oh if I say it out loud, maybe I'll accept how some things cease to exist
There's a method to the madness, a system in my sadness if I look at the things I missed
All the things I missed
Frightened I imagined
At the door was scratchin'
I could hear the thunder
Couldn't help but wonder
What the hell I'm doing,
What the hell I'm doing here, no it's not clear
As I climb up, those creepin' stairs
Haunted by your memory
Clinging to the bedsheets
Screamin' in my pillow
Nothing left to feel, though
Cryin' in the bedroom
Lyin' on the bedroom floor, what I'm yearnin' for
Are your abandoned clothes, hanging on my door
I remember you, but you're here no more
Oh if I say it out loud, maybe I'll accept how some things cease to exist
There's a method to the madness, a system in my sadness if I look at the things I missed
All the things I miss, mmhmm
Oh the more I say it out loud, the more that I accept how some things cease to exist
There's a method to the madness, a system in my sadness if I look at the things I missed
All of you I miss, and could only wish
To bring you back somehow, I could have you now
The lyrics of Jay Robinson's song "Why Did You Go" convey a sense of longing and heartbreak after a significant loss. The singer is clearly addressing someone who has left them, questioning the reason behind their departure. The line "Honey, why did you go?" reveals the singer's confusion and desire for understanding. They acknowledge that a part of them has been taken away by the person who left, and they are searching for a trace of their presence, symbolized by wanting to hear their echo.
The lyrics further depict the singer's struggle to move on from the absence, as they express a reluctance to let go. They emphasize the emotional attachment they still feel, stating, "You don't get to let me go." The repeated line "If you need me, I'll be right here" reflects their hope that the person who left may return, leaving a space for reconciliation.
The song delves into the singer's emotional journey in dealing with the loss. They find themselves constantly reminiscing and yearning for the departed, as shown through lines like "Whispered through a dry mouth, lookin' through the window" and "I can feel the soft glow." The lyrics convey the passing of time and the routine nature of their sorrow, symbolized by the ticking clock. The singer acknowledges their fear and confusion, questioning their own actions and existence in the absence of the person they long for.
Overall, "Why Did You Go" explores themes of loss, longing, and the struggle to move on from a significant relationship. It reflects the complex emotions and internal conflicts one experiences when faced with the departure of a loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Honey, why did you go?
My love, why did you leave me?
Part of me that you stole
You took a piece of me with you
Is lookin' for your echo
I long to hear your presence
Wait for me to say no
Stay with me and don't give up
You don't need to let go
There's no need to move on
You don't get to let me go, oh just let me know
You can't abandon me, just communicate
If you need me I'll, yeah I'll be right here
I'll be here for you if you need me
Walkin' through the old house
Walking through the memories of our home
Whispered through a dry mouth
Speaking with a hoarse voice
Lookin' through the window
Gazing out, searching for you
I can feel the soft glow
I can sense a gentle warmth
As I watch and wait for
I patiently observe and anticipate
As watch and wait for time, thinkin' you'll arrive
I spend my time hoping you'll return
But I hear the clock, slowly ticking by
Yet the clock reminds me of time passing
It's the same routine, honey every time
This repetitive pattern happens every time
Oh if I say it out loud, maybe I'll accept how some things cease to exist
Maybe if I vocalize it, I'll come to terms with things ending
There's a method to the madness, a system in my sadness if I look at the things I missed
There's a logical process to my grief if I reflect on what I've lost
All the things I missed
Everything I've yearned for and didn't have
Frightened I imagined
Filled with fear, I imagined
At the door was scratchin'
Someone or something was scratching at the door
I could hear the thunder
The sound of thunder reached my ears
Couldn't help but wonder
I couldn't stop myself from questioning
What the hell I'm doing
What am I doing here?
What the hell I'm doing here, no it's not clear
I don't understand why I'm here, it's confusing
As I climb up, those creepin' stairs
While ascending those eerie stairs
Haunted by your memory
Your memory tortures me
Clinging to the bedsheets
I hold onto the bedsheets tightly
Screamin' in my pillow
I scream into my pillow
Nothing left to feel, though
Yet I'm left numb
Cryin' in the bedroom
I weep in the bedroom
Lyin' on the bedroom floor, what I'm yearnin' for
Lying on the floor, yearning for
Are your abandoned clothes, hanging on my door
Your discarded clothes hanging on my door
I remember you, but you're here no more
I recall you, but you're no longer present
Oh the more I say it out loud, the more that I accept how some things cease to exist
The more I verbalize it, the more I come to terms with things ending
There's a method to the madness, a system in my sadness if I look at the things I missed
There's an order to my sorrow if I examine what I've lost
All of you I miss, and could only wish
I miss everything about you and can only hope
To bring you back somehow, I could have you now
If only I could find a way to have you back with me
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Written by: Jay Robinson
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