(1) Millie Small (6 October 1947 -… Read Full Bio ↴There are 4 artists named Millie:
(1) Millie Small (6 October 1947 - 5 May 2020) was a Jamaican singer who is best known for her 1964 hit "My Boy Lollipop". The song reached number two in both the UK and US charts and sold over seven million copies worldwide. It was also the first major hit for Island Records and helped to achieve the label its mainstream success. She was the Caribbean's first international recording star and its most successful female performer.
(2) Millie, Japanese doujin music vocalist. Circle: 発熱巫女～ず (Hatsunetsumiko~s)
Website: http://hatsunetsumikos.net
(3) Millie Corretjer Maldonado (b. April 18, 1974 in San Juan, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer and actress.
(4) Millie is a dub techno/dubstep artist, currently recording for the Daphne record label, occasionally with Andrea (see Millie and Andrea).
(5) Millie Karali, Greek singer in the 70s and 80s, known as Millie, achieved success with the 1984 hit-single "Lover Leave Me".
Since You've Been Gone
Millie Lyrics
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Early in the mornin'
Before the crack of dawn,
Sittin' here thinkin'
Oh why was I born?
So broken hearted,
How can I go on?
I was so happy
With you by my side,
You told me you loved me,
But honey you lied.
You left me here cryin',
How can I go on?
Since you've been gone, since you've been gone.
The night seems like a million years, mmhm,
Waitin' 'til the break of day appears, oh oh oh.
All night long weepin' like a willow,
Tossin' and turnin' on my tear stained pillow,
Guess I'm gonna drown in my own tears.
Gonna go walkin'
By the railroad track,
I'm gonna let the choo-choo cross over my back.
Life ain't worth livin',
How can I go on?
Since you've been gone, since you've been gone.
The night seems like a million years,
Waitin' 'til the break of day appears, mmm.
All night long weepin' like a willow,
Tossin' and turnin' on my tear stained pillow,
Guess I'm gonna drown in my own tears.
Gonna go walkin'
By the railroad track,
I'm gonna let the choo-choo cross over my back.
Life ain't worth livin',
How can I go on?
Since you've been gone, since you've been gone,
Since you've been go-o-o-o-one.
Ya ya, ya ya ya ya ya ya.
Since you've been gone...
The lyrics of Millie Small's "Since You've Been Gone" paint a picture of a heartbroken individual who is struggling to come to terms with the end of a relationship. The song begins with the singer sitting and thinking about their existence, questioning why they were even born after being left so broken-hearted. The repetition of "since you've been gone" in the chorus emphasizes the drastic impact that the end of the relationship has had on the singer's life.
The second verse further illustrates how happy the singer was in the relationship and how that happiness was shattered when their partner lied to them and left them crying. The imagery of the night seeming like a million years emphasizes the singer's struggle to cope with their emotions, as they wait for daybreak to come. The third verse takes a more literal turn, as the singer contemplates walking along the railroad track and letting the train's wheels run over them, ultimately concluding that life isn't worth living without their former partner.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of despair and hopelessness, as the singer grapples with the pain of heartbreak and the seeming impossibility of moving on. The repetition of "since you've been gone" highlights the all-encompassing impact of the relationship's end and reinforces the singer's sense of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
Early in the mornin',
Starting off a new day, a time to reflect on her emotions.
Before the crack of dawn,
Before the first light shines through the daybreak, before the sun rises.
Sittin' here thinkin',
Lost in thoughts, contemplating the past and the future.
Oh why was I born?
Feeling hopeless, questioning the purpose of her existence.
So broken hearted,
Suffering from intense emotional pain after a significant break-up.
How can I go on?
Feeling lost and hopeless, unable to move on from the heartbreak.
Since you've been gone, since you've been gone.
Referring to the one who left her, the cause of her broken heart.
I was so happy
Recalling the happy times shared with the one who left her.
With you by my side,
Being in a relationship with the one who left her.
You told me you loved me,
Being assured of love from the one who left her.
But honey you lied.
Realizing that the one who left her didn't keep their word, they lied.
You left me here cryin',
Feeling abandoned and left to deal with the aftermath of the break-up.
The night seems like a million years, mmhm,
The darkness of loneliness coupled with overbearing sadness and grief makes time feel long and infinite.
Waitin' 'til the break of day appears, oh oh oh.
Anticipating the first rays of sunlight to break the sadness of the night.
All night long weepin' like a willow,
Crying uncontrollably throughout the night, like a willow tree swaying in the wind.
Tossin' and turnin' on my tear stained pillow,
Having trouble sleeping, constantly changing positions on a pillow soaked with tears.
Guess I'm gonna drown in my own tears.
Feeling overwhelmed by sadness, as if she is drowning in her own tears.
Gonna go walkin'
Deciding to take a walk to clear her head.
By the railroad track,
Walking towards the train tracks where she plans to do something drastic.
I'm gonna let the choo-choo cross over my back.
Deciding to end her life by getting run over by a train.
Life ain't worth livin',
Feeling like life is no longer worth living after the break-up.
Since you've been gone, since you've been gone.
Continuing to dwell on the one who left her, unable to move on and get over the heartbreak.
Since you've been go-o-o-o-one.
Echoing the feeling of loss since the one who left her.
Ya ya, ya ya ya ya ya ya.
Repeating the feeling of loss through the use of a repetitive and catchy tune.
Since you've been gone...
Continuing to reflect on the life-altering effects of the break-up, unable to move on.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HOWARD GREENFIELD, NEIL SEDAKA
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Allen Hahn
In 1965, I lived in a group apartment. One of the other guys had (Little) Millie Small's album that featured "My Boy Lollipop." This song was on the album. When I heard it, I just played it over and over, nearly making the other roomies insane. Today's the first time I've heard this since. My God. What wonderful memories from a tremendous and ageless voice. Thanks, Millie. And thanks to you WillerRemyMa. Allen
Jahsai Ashley
This was one of my moms favourite songs, and now its one of mine as well.
JannekeGS
that voice ! so beautiful
Roman Rodarte
damn oldies are the best! she has a unique amazing voice. :)
C Stacey
her voice very special
Denis Mulondo
ACOUSTIC AT IT'S BEST........ACOUSTIC VOICE, ACOUSTIC BEATS
-Ken
I recall seeing Millie at the Brooklyn Fox Theater in 64 or 65. I think the Dixie Cups were there that day. She had a great stage presence and an adorable childlike smile. Come to NY Mille !
chrisbacos
Millie Small RIP
Peter Lane
That's awesome.
cheloso1
Yep. She's great! Her band is too. Who is playing the bari? Anyone?