I'm Gone
Johnny! Lyrics
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(Yeah)
When we were young
Forever felt so long
Oh, how we were wrong
Now it's just so lost
You say you hate it
That's just 'cause I want you
But you don't love me no more
I see it on your face, you try to look away
But I know that you're still thinking about him
I hope he's got it bad, 'cause you be sleeping there
I figured I'd help you make this decision
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone, oh
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone (gone)
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone (I'm gone, I'm gone)
You gon' miss me when I'm gone
Late nights callin' on my phone
Hoping I'll pick up but I won't
I know everything that you've done
Can't believe I let you do me wrong
Telling me you miss me
Only miss me when I'm gone
Saying that you're missing home
Tell me you love me
You don't love me anymore
I see it on your face, you try to look away
But I know that you're still thinking about him (you're thinking about him)
I hope he's got it bad, 'cause you be sleeping there
I figured I'd help you make this decision
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone, oh
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone (gone)
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone (I'm gone, I'm gone)
In "I'm Gone" by Johnny!, the lyrics tell the story of a broken relationship and the feelings of longing and regret that follow. The song explores the concept of missing someone only when they are no longer present, highlighting the singer's frustration with their partner's lack of love and commitment.
The opening lines reminisce about the naive belief that love would last forever when they were young, but now that notion feels distant and lost. The singer mentions their impatience and desire for their partner, recognizing that their love is unrequited and the person they once loved no longer feels the same.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the partner will miss the singer when they are no longer there. It suggests that the partner may still be holding onto thoughts of someone else, possibly an ex-lover, and the singer hopes that their presence in the relationship will ultimately help the partner make a decision.
The second verse adds layers of complexity to the situation. It mentions late-night phone calls, indicating the partner's attempts to reconnect, but the singer has decided not to pick up. The lyrics express disappointment and disbelief at being let down by the partner's actions. The partner claims to miss the singer, but it is only in their absence that they feel that way. The singer questions their partner's love, asserting that it has disappeared.
The repeating sentiment in the song suggests that the partner is trying to hide their true feelings, but the singer is keenly aware of their thoughts and emotions. The song expresses the singer's frustration, hurt, and desire for their partner to acknowledge their feelings and miss them genuinely.
Line by Line Meaning
When we were young
In the past, when we were young and inexperienced
Forever felt so long
We believed that our time together would last an eternity
Oh, how we were wrong
Unfortunately, our assumptions were incorrect
Now it's just so lost
Our connection has become confused and directionless
You say you hate it
You express that you strongly dislike the current situation
The fact that I'm inpatient
You dislike my impatience and eagerness
That's just 'cause I want you
My impatience stems from my strong desire for you
But you don't love me no more
Sadly, you don't have feelings of love for me anymore
I see it on your face, you try to look away
I can detect the emotions you're trying to hide through your facial expressions
But I know that you're still thinking about him
Despite your efforts to conceal it, I'm aware that you still have thoughts about him
I hope he's got it bad, 'cause you be sleeping there
I wish that he suffers from intense emotions since you're involved with him
I figured I'd help you make this decision
I thought it might be useful for me to assist you in making a choice
You're meant to miss me when I'm gone
It's natural for you to experience feelings of longing when I'm no longer around
You gon' miss me when I'm gone
You will definitely miss me once I'm out of your life
Late nights callin' on my phone
During late nights, you frequently try to contact me
Hoping I'll pick up but I won't
You have the expectation that I'll answer, but I won't
I know everything that you've done
I am aware of all your actions and choices
Can't believe I let you do me wrong
I regret allowing you to hurt me and take advantage of my trust
Telling me you miss me
You claim to have feelings of longing for me
Only miss me when I'm gone
However, you only experience this longing when I'm no longer present
Saying that you're missing home
You state that you feel a sense of nostalgia and belonging elsewhere
Tell me you love me
You express affection for me verbally
You don't love me anymore
But unfortunately, you no longer have feelings of love for me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ali Gatie, David Bowden, Johnny Orlando, Michael Leary
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