Ken Peplowski (born May 23, 1959) is a jazz clarinetist born in Cleveland, … Read Full Bio ↴Ken Peplowski (born May 23, 1959) is a jazz clarinetist born in Cleveland, Ohio, known primarily for playing in the swing music idiom. He is sometimes compared to Benny Goodman in terms of tone and virtuosity. For over a decade, Peplowski recorded for Concord Records; his most recent albums have appeared on the Nagel-Heyer Records record label.
In 2007 Peplowski was named jazz advisor of Oregon Festival of American Music and music director of Jazz Party at The Shedd, both in Eugene, Oregon.

After You've Gone
Ken Peplowski Lyrics

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Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Don't say that we must part,
Don't break your baby's heart

You know I've loved you for these many years,
Loved you night and day,
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?

Listen while I say

After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had

There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Someday, when you grow lonely
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
After you've gone, after you've gone away

After you've gone and left me cryin'
After you've gone there's no denyin'
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
You're gonna feel bad
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had

There'll come a time, now don't forget it
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
But baby, think what you're doin'
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so

It's gonna drive you to ruin
After you've gone, after you've gone away.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ken Peplowski's song "After You've Gone" capture the intense pain and despair a person feels after their loved one has left them. The singer of the song is pleading with their partner not to leave and break their heart. They express their deep love and devotion for their partner and explain the inevitable feeling of loneliness that will come after they are gone. The song's chorus serves as a warning to their partner that they will eventually regret the decision to leave and will yearn for the companionship they once had.

The lyrics paint a picture of raw, emotional vulnerability and the deep sense of loss that follows a breakup. The singer's pained voice and the wistful melody enhance the song's overall aura of melancholy. The lyrics are simple but powerful, and they serve as a testament to the human experience of heartbreak.

Line by Line Meaning

Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
I need you to pay attention to me because what I'm about to tell you is important.

How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
I'm hurt and confused that you would break my heart by leaving me.

Don't say that we must part,
Please don't suggest that we have to break up and go our separate ways.

Don't break your baby's heart
Please don't hurt me by leaving me alone and heartbroken.

You know I've loved you for these many years,
I have loved and cared for you for a long time, and it hurts to see you go.

Loved you night and day,
My love for you has been constant and unwavering.

Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
My sadness and tears are evident, and I need you to acknowledge them.

After you've gone and left me cryin'
Once you leave me, I will be left crying and alone.

After you've gone there's no denyin'
It's inevitable that you leaving will cause me pain and sadness.

You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
Once you're gone, you'll experience negative emotions like sadness and regret.

You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
I have been the closest and most important person in your life, and you'll miss me deeply.

There'll come a time, now don't forget it
You may not realize it now, but there will be a time in the future when you regret leaving me.

Someday, when you grow lonely
At some point, you will feel lonely and wish I was still with you.

Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
You will feel the pain and heartbreak that I'm currently experiencing, and you'll wish you had me by your side.

You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
Your emotions will be negative and sorrowful once you leave me.

You're gonna feel bad
You're going to feel guilty and regretful for hurting me.

And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
You'll yearn for the close relationship that we once had.

And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
I was your best friend and companion, and you'll deeply miss having me in your life.

But baby, think what you're doin'
I need you to consider the consequences of leaving me and the pain it will cause.

I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
If you leave me, you will be haunted and tormented by thoughts of what could have been.

It's gonna drive you to ruin
Your regret and sadness may be so overwhelming that it ruins you emotionally.

After you've gone, after you've gone away.
Once you leave, the pain and sadness will linger and affect both of us for a long time.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Henry Creamer, Turner Layton, Ray Sherman

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