When I'm Gone
On Thorns I Lay Lyrics

The song "When I'm Gone" by On Thorns I Lay is a melancholic ballad that speaks about the inevitability of death and the longing for immortality through memories. The first line, "Save yourself when I'm gone," suggests that the singer is aware of his mortality and wants his loved ones to be prepared for his absence. The next two lines, "Those wasted moments won't return. You will see me once again flying," imply that the singer regrets the time he wasted in life and wishes that he could have done more. However, he also suggests that he will continue to exist in some way, perhaps as a memory or a spirit, which brings some comfort.

The following lines, "But then you are on your own when I'm gone," bring a sense of finality to the song. The singer suggests that, after his death, his loved ones will have to face the world alone. The next verse, "The time, we spend it in this world. I won't forget it 'cause life was so long," explores the idea that although life may feel short, it is full of experiences that will stay with us even after death. The singer indicates that he will remember his time on earth even after he is gone.

The final two lines, "You will see me once again flying or maybe dying. When I'm gone," revisit the idea that the singer will continue to exist in some way after death. However, the suggestion that he may "maybe dying" adds a darker element to the song, acknowledging the finality of death. Overall, "When I'm Gone" is a poignant and powerful song that explores the complex emotions surrounding death and the human desire for immortality.