How Come You're Not Here
P!nk Lyrics
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Where have you gone
And have I done something wrong
You're the tooth fairy
You're like Santa Claus
You're like white noise
When I want my favorite song
And come on home
It ain't super smart to leave me alone
Light a flare, pick up the phone
I'm like a stoner babe without my bong
Are you hiding in the closet
Are you underneath the bed
Did you go for a long walk off a short pier
How come you're not here
Should I worry you've been bitten
Or somebody got you high
Quick come back
Or I might just die
How come you're not here
I've heard some rumors
About another girl
I heard she's cute
But she stores nuts like a squirrel
And that's all cool
I'll wait right here
'Til you get bored
And she gets carded for beer
I'm the one
I'm just that slick
You won't find better
I'm honey dipped
There ain't a thing
That's fake on me
I miss you baby
Come home to me
Are you hiding in the closet
Are you underneath the bed
Did you go for a long walk off a short pier
How come you're not here
Should I worry you've been bitten
Or somebody got you high
Quick come back
Or I might just die
How come you're not here
Has anyone seen
Has anyone seen
Has anyone seen why he's hiding from me
Can anyone see
Can anyone see
Can anyone see let's play hide and seek
Are you hiding in the closet
Are you underneath the bed
Did you go for a long walk off a short pier
How Come You're Not Here
Should I worry you've been bitten
Or somebody got you high
Quick come back
Or I might just die
Quick come back
Or I might just die.
The lyrics of "How Come You're Not Here" by P!nk is about someone who is missing a person who has left without any explanation. The singer of the song is trying to find the person who left without any trace. The song discusses how much the singer misses the person who has left, using various comparisons such as the tooth fairy and Santa Claus. The singer talks about how the person who has left is like white noise to her - something that she doesn't necessarily appreciate, but cannot do without.
P!nk brings in a sense of humor to the song, discussing the possibility of there being another woman. The singer waits for the person who has left to come back to her, confident that she is the better choice. P!nk is also talking about old conversations and found memories of activities that the two enjoyed together. She is asking herself questions on where the person could be and hoping that nothing bad has happened to the person.
Overall, the song is about the uncertainty of losing someone from your life and the need to have them close once more.
Line by Line Meaning
Where have you been
I'm trying to figure out where you've disappeared to
Where have you gone
I'm wondering where you have gone to and why you're not here
And have I done something wrong
I'm questioning if I did something to cause you to leave
You're the tooth fairy
You're magical and unreachable like the tooth fairy
You're like Santa Claus
You bring happiness and joy like Santa Claus, but I can't find you
You're like white noise
You're like background noise, always there but not really present
When I want my favorite song
I want you to be present like my favorite song
Just come on back
I want you to come back to me
And come on home
I want you to return home to me
It ain't super smart to leave me alone
It's not wise for you to leave me alone
Light a flare, pick up the phone
Send a signal, call me so I know where you are
I'm like a stoner babe without my bong
I'm lost and incomplete without you
Are you hiding in the closet
Are you purposely avoiding me/going missing?
Are you underneath the bed
Are you hiding from me? (also to be taken literally)
Did you go for a long walk off a short pier
Are you in danger? Or did you do something foolish to get yourself in trouble?
How come you're not here
Why aren't you here with me?
Should I worry you've been bitten
Are you hurt or in danger in any way?
Or somebody got you high
Are you under the influence of something?
Quick come back
Hurry and come back to me
Or I might just die
I can't bear to be without you
I've heard some rumors
I've heard gossip and speculation about you
About another girl
I heard you might be seeing someone else
I heard she's cute
I heard this girl you're seeing is attractive
But she stores nuts like a squirrel
But she hoards/keeps things like a squirrel, which is strange
And that's all cool
I'm not jealous, it's fine if you want to see other people
I'll wait right here
I'll be faithful to you and wait for you to come back to me
Til you get bored
Until you realize that the grass isn't greener on the other side
And she gets carded for beer
And she is too young to drink/alcohol. This hints at her immaturity and therefore not being right for you
I'm the one
I'm the one you truly belong with
I'm just that slick
I'm super cool and charming
You won't find better
You won't find anyone better than me
I'm honey dipped
I'm sweet and attractive
There ain't a thing
There's nothing about me that isn't real and genuine
That's fake on me
I'm completely honest and true
I miss you baby
I really miss you
Come home to me
I want you to come home to me
Has anyone seen
Has anyone else spotted or know where you are?
Why he's hiding from me
I don't understand why you're avoiding me
Can anyone see
Is there anyone around that can help find you?
Let's play hide and seek
I'm starting to feel like you're purposely hiding from me, like in a game of hide and seek
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, GREGORY KURSTIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Eden
Just put this on full volume and ran round the house screaming the lyrics..best therapy ever
david bananakey
Eden Caceres-Jimenez yes!!!!
FireHoming • 4 • 7 • 9 • 2
How sad
pigul
Exactly!!!!
ja
Yup
mwebb
@FireHoming • 4 • 7 • 9 • 2 how is that so sad
Pedro Fares Bañuelos González
P!nk is easily one of the most underestimated artists out there... She's got such an incredible voice, especially on her bluesy songs...
MadonnaTheQueenTurtle🐢👑
underestimated ? she sold 10 millions copys , so...
Pedro Fares Bañuelos González
yeah, still not as big as Katy Perry, yet P!nk has got a much better voice...
MadonnaTheQueenTurtle🐢👑
+Pedro Fares Bañuelos González katy perry sold less she have only 3 albums -_-