Absence
Rio Romeo Lyrics
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Would you be alright
Would you be filled with sorrow
Would you put up a fight
How can I protect you
When I don’t feel alright
If I just vanished
Or would you disappear right beside me
Do you think you’re ready
When I go unsteady
Lover, please prepare for my absence
If I left the country
Would you search and search
Or would you give up easy
And find me in the dirt
Would I live forever
Or blend right into earth
If I just vanished
Do you think you’d manage
Or would you disappear right beside me
Do you think you’re ready
When I go unsteady
Lover, please prepare for my absence
Absence makes the heart grow stronger
Pray my baby will not squander
Everything to gain by my leaving
And if I can return the favor
Pray my baby always savors
Every moment we were both present
Cause if I just vanished
Do you think you’d manage
Or would you disappear right beside me
Do you think you’re ready
When I go unsteady
Lover, please prepare for my absence
In "Absence," Rio Romeo sings about the potential consequences of leaving a relationship, both physically and emotionally. He addresses his lover directly, asking if they would be able to handle his departure and how they would react if he were to disappear. The lyrics are introspective, reflective, and carry a sense of uncertainty, and the questions he poses create a haunting effect. Romeo contemplates if he's prepared to leave his loved one behind, as well as whether or not his departure would have a significant impact on his partner.
The repetition of the same lines throughout the song creates an eerie atmosphere, while his powerful voice adds to the emotional intensity of the track. Rio Romeo's lyrics are particularly thought-provoking, as they incorporate themes of vulnerability, love, and loss. The choruses highlight the central message of the song- the importance of preparing for a partner's absence and cherishing the time spent together.
Overall, "Absence" is a poignant yet stunning work that evokes a range of emotions. Rio Romeo's emotional range in his voice, coupled with his introspective lyrics, makes for a powerful and immersive listening experience.
Line by Line Meaning
If I leave tomorrow
If I were to leave tomorrow
Would you be alright
Would you be okay
Would you be filled with sorrow
Would you feel sadness
Would you put up a fight
Would you resist my leaving
How can I protect you
How can I keep you safe
When I don’t feel alright
When I am not feeling okay
If I just vanished
If I were to disappear suddenly
Do you think you’d manage
Would you be able to cope
Or would you disappear right beside me
Would you leave with me
Do you think you’re ready
Are you prepared
When I go unsteady
When I am not stable
Lover, please prepare for my absence
Please get ready for me to be gone
If I left the country
If I were to leave the country
Would you search and search
Would you try to find me
Or would you give up easy
Or would you give up easily
And find me in the dirt
And find me dead
Would I live forever
Would I never come back
Or blend right into earth
Or would I disappear
Absence makes the heart grow stronger
Not being together can strengthen love
Pray my baby will not squander
Hope my significant other won't waste our time apart
Everything to gain by my leaving
We can both benefit from my departure
And if I can return the favor
If I can reciprocate
Pray my baby always savors
Hope my significant other always remembers
Every moment we were both present
Every moment we spent together
Cause if I just vanished
Because if I were to disappear
Do you think you’d manage
Would you be able to handle it
Or would you disappear right beside me
Or would you leave with me
Do you think you’re ready
Are you prepared
When I go unsteady
When I am in a vulnerable state
Lover, please prepare for my absence
Please get ready for me to be gone
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@chickenpancake4869
Lyrics ♥️:
If I leave tomorrow
Would you be alright?
Would you be filled with sorrow?
Would you put up a fight?
How can I protect you
When I don't feel alright?
If I just vanished
Do you think you'd manage?
Or would you disappear right beside me?
Do you think you're ready
When I go unsteady?
Lover, please, prepare for my absence
If I left the country
Would you search and search?
Or would you give up easy
And find me in the dirt?
Would I live forever
Or blend right into earth?
If I just vanished
Do you think you'd manage?
Or would you disappear right beside me?
Do you think you're rеady
When I go unsteady?
Lover, plеase, prepare for my absence
Absence makes the heart grow stronger
Pray my baby, will not squander
Everything to gain by my leaving
And if I can return the favour
Pray my baby always savors
Every moment we were both present
'Cause if I just vanished
Do you think you'd manage?
Or would you disappear right beside me?
Do you think you're ready
When I go unsteady?
Lover, please, prepare for my absence
@n0v3lla20
LOVE IT,ALSO lets just take a moment to listen to the backstory behind this, sorrow filled but also anger filled and fear too. This song is a PIECE OF WORK
@ktftp
backsotry
@n0v3lla20
@@ktftp didn’t notice that
@mossy9210
This is such a beautiful remaster of this song, it still sounds painful and yet this version is more cathartic and healing, like you’ve become more empathetic and kind to yourself if that makes sense? I just really relate to this feeling, when you grown up and look back at yourself when you were at your worst and instead of criticizing yourself for your past mistakes, you learn to understand and comfort them because you know that’s what they really needed.
@masky1147
plants watered, cancer cured, word
peace acquired, thank you lord rio
@chorispierrot9646
Pray to our savior Rio 🙏
@venusislavender
🙏
@und3draccoon542
This song hits on a different level, the way some people could relate to this and the way you can interpret it in different ways is just french kiss
@prehistoricorchid3455
Ok so the term is "chef kiss" but u always fumble and say French kiss too 💀
@lyc_ant
This song talked me out of suicide. It made me think about how much my friends and family actually love me and how it would hurt them if I was gone. I am forever in debt to you for saving my life, rio ❤ I’m so glad I’m still here today, danke!!!!