Since You've Been Gone
Outfield Lyrics

Since you've been gone
The time that has passed, since you have left, is the basis of everything in this song.

There's something I want to say
The singer wants to express his thoughts and feelings to the receiver, who's absent.

There's no one taking your place
Despite other people in his life, the singer acknowledges that no one has replaced the receiver.

I've just been foolin' around
The singer has not had any meaningful relationship since the receiver left and only engaged in light-hearted affairs.

This world's been turned upside down
The departure of the receiver has significantly affected the life of the singer and caused an upheaval of sorts.

Didn't think I'd find a girl that I could not forget
The singer confesses that he did not expect to become so attached to someone that they could not forget them.

Anything we started not so long ago - ain't over yet
Even though it may seem like the relationship is over, the singer believes that there is still more to come.

Staring at your photograph
The singer is in possession of a photo of the absent receiver and often looks at it.

And I know it won't be long
Despite the absence, the singer expects the receiver to return soon.

You turned me on
The receiver aroused the interest and attraction of the singer.

Ooh the things you want me to do
The receiver has certain expectations of the singer's behavior and activities.

But since you've been gone
Despite the past interactions, the receiver is not present which hampers the singer's ability to take any concrete action.

Girl you know the thought of you's driving me mad
The absence of the receiver and the desire to unite with them are making the singer restless.

All I do is think of you I lie awake - lie awake
The singer has difficulty sleeping/ resting because they are consumed with thoughts of the receiver.

And no matter how I try this loneliness - you know I can't take
The singer is unable to deal with the absence of the receiver despite trying to be positive about it.

There's no one to stand in my way
Without the receiver, there is no hurdle or obstacle that will stop the singer from pursuing their desires.

So scared of losing this time
The singer has a sense of apprehension that they may not get another chance to be with the receiver.

Girl you know that I can't get you out of my mind
The singer is constantly thinking about the receiver and cannot forget them.

And I know that I was wrong
The singer realizes that they made a mistake with the receiver and they want to correct it.

Tried my best to read between the lines
The singer has attempted to interpret the subtext of the past relationship with the receiver.

If some things are hard to say
The singer is aware that there may be some difficult things to express to the receiver.

You better tell me one more time
The singer wants the receiver to communicate with them openly and affirm things that require no interpretation.

Since you've been gone
This phrase is repeated throughout the song to emphasize its significance in the singer's life.