Where'd You Go
M. Shinoda Holly Brook and Jonah Matranga Lyrics
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I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone
She said, "Some days I feel like shit"
Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone
And, I find myself tryna stay by the phone
'Cause your voice always helps me when I feel so alone
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call
But when I pick up I don't have much to say
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"
I miss you so
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever
That you've been gone
Please come back home
You know the place where you used to live,
Used to barbeque up burgers and ribs,
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile,
But now, you only stop by every once in a while,
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time,
Anything to keep the thought of you from my mind,
I'm doin' fine, I plan to keep it that way,
You can call me if you find you have somethin' to say,
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing, "Where'd you go?"
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home
I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin',
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
For while you're not around, and feeling so useless,
It seems one thing has been true all along,
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone,
I guess I've had it with you and your career,
When you come back I won't be here and you'll can sing it
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
Please come back home
The lyrics of “Where'd You Go” describe the emotions felt by someone whose loved one is always away due to work. They miss the person intensely and feel alone and empty without them. The song portrays the difficulties of coping with constant separation and the pain of waiting for someone to come back.
The song tells a story of a person who is left alone while their loved one is away, struggling to deal with the loneliness and wait for their return. The person feels helpless and frustrated, constantly trying to fill their void with other activities and people. They express their feelings of abandonment and how it's difficult to understand why the person they love has to be away so often. They long for the simple things they used to do together, like BBQs and Halloween parties.
The lyrics use imagery to convey the emotions of missing someone. The line “Seems like it's been forever, that you've been gone” adds emphasis to the idea that time feels like it has stopped without the other person. The line “You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone” expresses how people take their loved ones for granted and realize their importance only after they are no longer around.
Line by Line Meaning
Where'd you go?
Asking where the other person went or why they are not around.
I miss you so
Expressing a strong feeling of longing for the other person.
Seems like it's been forever
Feeling like a long time has passed since the other person has been around.
That you've been gone
Referring to the other person's absence.
She said, "Some days I feel like shit"
Quoting what the other person said about how they sometimes feel.
Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit"
Expressing a desire to take a break from their current lifestyle and just be like everyone else.
I don't understand why you have to always be gone
Confusion about the other person always being away.
I get along but the trips always feel so long
Coping with the other person's absences but finding them difficult and arduous.
And, I find myself tryna stay by the phone
Waiting anxiously for the other person's calls.
'Cause your voice always helps me when I feel so alone
The other person's voice provides comfort and support when they are feeling lonely.
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call
Feeling foolish for arranging their day around waiting for the other person to call.
But when I pick up I don't have much to say
Feeling speechless or unsure of what to say when the other person calls.
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up
Acknowledging that the situation is not ideal or fair.
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin'
Feeling trapped in their current situation and sometimes considering their options.
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career
Expressing frustration with the other person's career that keeps them away.
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"
The entire family is feeling the absence of the other person and wondering where they have gone.
You know the place where you used to live,
Reminding the other person of their former residence.
Used to barbeque up burgers and ribs,
Recalling a specific activity they used to do together.
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile,
Describing a past tradition that the other person used to participate in.
But now, you only stop by every once in a while,
Noticing how infrequently the other person visits now.
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time,
Trying to keep busy and occupied so as to not think too much about the absent person.
Anything to keep the thought of you from my mind,
Doing whatever is possible to not dwell on the other person's absence.
I'm doin' fine, I plan to keep it that way,
Maintaining a positive outlook and intending to continue to do so.
You can call me if you find you have somethin' to say,
Offering the other person an open line of communication if they need it.
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
Reiterating that the situation is not ideal or fair.
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
Feeling exhausted from sitting around and feeling resentful and making excuses for the other person.
For while you're not around, and feeling so useless,
Feeling powerless while the other person is absent and not knowing what to do with themselves.
It seems one thing has been true all along,
Realizing that one thing has remained consistent throughout the situation.
You don't really know what you got 'til it's gone,
Recognizing the value of someone or something only after it is no longer present.
When you come back I won't be here and you'll can sing it
Implying that the other person is taking too long to come back and when they do, they may find that things have changed.
Please come back home
Expressing a heartfelt desire for the other person to return home.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MIKE SHINODA
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@chairsmissing
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
She said "Some days I feel like shit,
Some days I wanna quit, and just be normal for a bit,"
I don't understand why you have to always be gone,
I get along but the trips always feel so long,
And, I find myself trying to stay by the phone,
'Cause your voice always helps me to not feel so alone,
But I feel like an idiot, workin' my day around the call,
But when I pick up I don't have much to say,
So, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...
You know the place where you used to live,
Used to barbecue up burgers and ribs,
Used to have a little party every Halloween with candy by the pile,
But now, you only stop by every once and a while,
Shit, I find myself just fillin' my time,
With anything to keep the thought of you from my mind,
I'm doin' fine, and I'm plannin' to keep it that way,
You can call me if you find that you have something to say,
And I'll tell you, I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', at times debatin',
Tellin' you that I've had it with you and your career,
Me and the rest of the family here singing "Where'd you go?"
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...
I want you to know it's a little fucked up,
That I'm stuck here waitin', no longer debatin',
Tired of sittin' and hatin' and makin' these excuses,
For why you're not around, and feeling so useless,
It seems one thing has been true all along,
You don't really know what you've got 'til it's gone,
I guess I've had it with you and your career,
When you come back I won't be here and you can sing it...
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone.
Where'd you go?
I miss you so,
Seems like it's been forever,
That you've been gone,
Please come back home...
@shoddy4239
My friend just disappeared and everyone was wondering where he went for a year. And so 1 year later I'm at an airport ready to go to my grandparents house for the summer i get in my seat i look to see who ill be with for the next 6 hours and i see him. He looked at me like NOTHING happened. When i asked him where he went. He said: "I lost my friend." Then i remembered his dog was his LIFE...his dog had ran away and he found it 2 states away with a girl caring for it till it died. Needles to say. He married that woman (not because if the dog) and he now has 2 kids, and a dog. Every thursday...he listens to this song...the day Shoddy died. If you read this whole thing i praise you! Just thought i should share this
@georgeperez1475
God you're so lucky.
@matlevesque8944
Robert J Urquidez Wow, nice man
@lejendjackson
Robert J Urquidez you better copyright that and sell it to Nicholas Sparks
@davidteague8065
That's beautiful
@xdrankxn
Robert J Urquidez ur cool man im glad u shared this :)
@element19997
This brings tears to my eyes everytime. I hope my fiancee loves heaven
@Airbug11
Im so sorry :-(
@elvaadaliz8050
DA KURLZZ I hope you are doing good this day Just know that your finance loves you
@procrastinasian86
bro I just got Goosebumps after reading that thats so sad