Miss Me Gone
Patterson Hood Lyrics
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Held each other through so much
Now you're sittin' there givin' me that little look
Have to ask what that means
Comes a time for countin' losses
Time to take this left and go
I'll be gatherin' my belongings
I'll be walkin' out that door
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
I'll be sad, I won't be the only one
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
No use blamin' one another
Neither one of us to blame
Just picked a crazy time
To walk across each other's path
But I'm awful glad we came
Comes a time for countin' losses
Wish that time had not come
Two more things before I walk out that door
You're the best friend I've known
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
I'll be sad, I won't be the only one
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
The lyrics to Patterson Hood's "Miss Me Gone" speak of a moment of reflection and decision-making in the face of a relationship that has run its course. The singer and their partner have been through many trials together and have been good for each other, but now there is tension and uncertainty. The partner looks at them with a "little look" that the singer doesn't understand, prompting them to ask what it means.
The chorus repeats the refrain "Gonna miss me when I'm gone," highlighting the fact that the singer is about to leave the relationship and their partner will feel its absence. However, the second verse adds a more contemplative tone. The singer acknowledges that neither of them is to blame for the situation that has arisen, and that the timing was simply an unfortunate coincidence. In spite of this, they are grateful for the time they had together, and wish things could have turned out differently.
Overall, "Miss Me Gone" is a bittersweet song about the end of a relationship, mixed with gratitude for the good times shared and a hope that both partners will move on positively.
Line by Line Meaning
We've been good for each other
We have been supportive and beneficial for one another.
Held each other through so much
We have been there for each other through many hardships and challenges.
Now you're sittin' there givin' me that little look
Your facial expression is unclear and I am unsure of what you are trying to communicate.
Have to ask what that means
I need to inquire about your intention and what you are trying to convey.
Comes a time for countin' losses
There is a time when we must face the negative consequences of our actions and decisions.
Time to take this left and go
It is time to make a change and move on from our current situation.
I'll be gatherin' my belongings
I will be collecting my possessions in preparation to leave.
I'll be walkin' out that door
I am choosing to leave this situation and move on.
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
I anticipate that my presence will be missed once I am no longer here.
I'll be sad, I won't be the only one
I will feel sadness at leaving, but I know that you will also feel that same sense of loss.
No use blamin' one another
There is no point in assigning blame to either one of us.
Neither one of us to blame
Neither of us is solely responsible for the situation we find ourselves in.
Just picked a crazy time
We happened to select a particularly chaotic and difficult period to cross each other's paths.
To walk across each other's path
To come into contact with one another's lives and have an impact.
But I'm awful glad we came
Despite the difficulties, I am grateful that we had this experience together.
Wish that time had not come
I regret that the time has come to move on and leave this situation behind.
Two more things before I walk out that door
I have two last things to say or do before leaving this situation.
You're the best friend I've known
I value the friendship that we have shared.
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
I know that my absence will be felt once I have left this situation.
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
I am anticipating that you will feel the loss of my presence once I am gone.
Gonna miss me when I'm gone
The absence of my presence will leave a noticeable void in this situation.
Lyrics © Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: PATTERSON HOOD
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