Long Gone
PRETTY AWKWARD Lyrics
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Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
I’m gone
Yesterday was missing you and I never felt so alone
Now I'm drinking to forget you and I might not go back home
Slurring my words and they're all about you yeah
I might of popped a pill or two
Not a kid anymore so when my heart breaks I move onI know it's something I don't seem to be capable of
Given our history and how you said we'd run away
How we could be free and the greatest escape
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m long gone
Today I saw you in a moment I’ll never forget
Drove me crazy tryin not to spark a cigarette
Red light in my sight and I
Don't gotta be anywhere
Truth is I never felt more love
Truth is I know who you were looking for
Ya should've seen the face you made when I drove away
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
I’m gone
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m long gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m gone
I’m long gone
The lyrics of "Long Gone" by PRETTY AWKWARD convey a sense of moving on and letting go of a past relationship. The repetition of "Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone" emphasizes the singer's journey from longing for their ex to reaching a point of detachment and independence. The declaration of being "gone" signifies a definitive break from the emotional ties to the past.
The lyrics suggest a struggle with loneliness and the impulse to numb the pain through alcohol and possibly drugs. The lines "Now I'm drinking to forget you and I might not go back home / Slurring my words and they're all about you" capture the self-destructive behavior that comes with attempting to erase memories of a lost love. The acknowledgment of growing older and learning to move on from heartbreak reflects a maturity in dealing with emotional wounds.
The mention of past promises of escape and freedom with the ex-lover adds depth to the narrative, hinting at a once hopeful future that ultimately unraveled. The singer's realization that they are incapable of letting go completely is highlighted in the line "I know it's something I don't seem to be capable of." Despite recognizing the need to move on, there remains a lingering attachment to the past and the dream of a better life.
The imagery of a chance encounter with the ex-lover brings a surge of conflicting emotions, as evidenced by the reference to seeing them and feeling love, yet choosing to drive away. The lyrics capture a bittersweet moment of closure and finality, with the repetition of "I'm long gone" serving as a resolute declaration of the singer's decision to leave the past behind and embrace a new chapter without the burden of longing for what once was.
Line by Line Meaning
Yesterday I was missing you but now I'm long, long gone
Reflecting on missing you in the past, but now I've moved on completely
Yesterday was missing you and I never felt so alone
Feeling lonely and missing you deeply
Now I'm drinking to forget you and I might not go back home
Using alcohol to numb the memories of you and considering not returning home
Slurring my words and they're all about you yeah
Speaking incoherently about you because you're on my mind
I might of popped a pill or two
Possibly taking drugs to cope with the pain of missing you
Not a kid anymore so when my heart breaks I move on
Realizing I'm not a child, so I have to move forward when my heart is broken
I know it's something I don't seem to be capable of
Understanding that it's difficult for me to let go of you
Given our history and how you said we'd run away
Considering our past and your promise of running away together
How we could be free and the greatest escape
Dreaming of freedom and the ultimate escape with you
Today I saw you in a moment I'll never forget
Witnessing you in a memorable moment
Drove me crazy tryin not to spark a cigarette
Struggling not to light a cigarette because of the emotional turmoil
Red light in my sight and I don't gotta be anywhere
Seeing a red light and feeling like I have nowhere to go
Truth is I never felt more love
Admitting that I've never felt more love
Truth is I know who you were looking for
Understanding who you were searching for
Ya should've seen the face you made when I drove away
Regretting not seeing the expression on your face when I left
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm long gone
Emphasizing that I'm far removed from the past
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm long gone
Emphasizing that I'm far removed from the past
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm gone
Acknowledging that I've moved on
I'm long gone
Emphasizing that I'm far removed from the past
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: AUSTIN ROBERT HELD, DAMIEN WARD, JACOB JONES, JASON BELL, JORDAN RAND MILLER, NICHOLAS ALEXANDER WIGGINS
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