When I'm Gone
Rockell & Collage Lyrics
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There's secrets in this life that I can't hide
Well somewhere in this darkness there's a light that I can't find
Well maybe it's too far away
Or maybe I'm just blind
Maybe I'm just blind
So hold me when I'm here
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin
I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends
Roaming through this darkness, I'm alive but I'm alone
And part of me is fighting this
But part of me is gone
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone
Maybe I'm just blind
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
And love me when I'm gone
Everything I am
And everything in me
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I'll never let you down
Even if I could
I'd give up everything
If only for your good
So hold me when I'm here
Right me when I'm wrong
Hold me when I'm scared
You won't always be there
So love me when I'm gone
Love me when I'm gone,
Love me when I'm gone,
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
Rockell & Collage's song When I'm Gone speaks about the existence of a hidden and unexplored world of emotions and secrets that the artist possesses but never reveals to the world. The artist admits that there is a part of them that people may never know, and it is possible that they may never find the inner light that will allow them to express these emotions. The artist is faced with the possibility of not knowing how to project this inner world, and this predicament has left them feeling lost and unable to find their way. They long to be seen and understood for who they are but cannot seem to find anyone who can acknowledge the depth of their soul.
The artist acknowledges that they have flaws, but they ask that their beloved should accept them through thick and thin. They request that their special one should embrace their vulnerability and imperfection and hold them when they feel weak or frightened. The artist acknowledges that their loved one cannot always be there, but they should love them when they are away. They want their lover to love them even when they are gone, to remember them by their love and relish in the moments they had together.
In the second verse, the artist talks about how they keep their innermost desires and secrets close to their chest. They feel that no one can understand them, and all they have is themselves. The darkness of loneliness haunts them, but they are fighting to stay alive. Although they struggle to open up, a part of them knows that they must grow, and the other part requires a solid support system to get through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
There's another world inside of me that you may never see
I have a complex inner world that I don't usually show to others.
There's secrets in this life that I can't hide
I have secrets that are difficult for me to keep hidden in my everyday life.
Well somewhere in this darkness there's a light that I can't find
I feel lost and can't seem to find a way out of my current situation.
Well maybe it's too far away
The solution to my problems might be out of reach or unattainable.
Or maybe I'm just blind
Perhaps I am unable to see things clearly, whether because of my own biases or other factors.
So hold me when I'm here
I need someone to be there for me when I am present in the moment.
Right me when I'm wrong
I need someone to guide me and help keep me on track when I make poor decisions.
Hold me when I'm scared
I need someone to comfort me when I am afraid or anxious.
And love me when I'm gone
I want to feel loved and appreciated even when I am no longer present or able to reciprocate.
Everything I am
I am a complex individual with many different aspects to my personality and character.
And everything in me
Every part of who I am, both good and bad, makes up the person that I am.
Wants to be the one you wanted me to be
I want to be the person you envisioned me as, the one you hoped I would become.
I'll never let you down
I am committed to being dependable and reliable for the people I care about.
Even if I could
Even if there were a situation where I could let you down, I would do everything in my power to avoid it.
I'd give up everything
I am willing to sacrifice my own wants and needs in order to make sure the people I care about are happy.
If only for your good
I am doing this because I genuinely want what is best for you, even if it means my own discomfort or unhappiness.
You won't always be there
I understand that people can't always be present in my life, no matter how much I may want them to be.
When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin
Even if you think you know everything about me, there are still parts of me that are hidden or difficult to understand.
I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends
I am reluctant to share intimate details of my life with anyone who is not already extremely close to me.
Roaming through this darkness, I'm alive but I'm alone
I may be alive and functional, but I still feel lonely and isolated in my struggles.
And part of me is fighting this
One aspect of myself is trying to persevere and overcome my challenges.
But part of me is gone
Another part of myself feels lost or hopeless and unable to cope with my current situation.
Love me when I'm gone
I want to feel loved and remembered even after I am no longer present.
When I'm gone
Even though I may eventually pass away or be absent from someone's life, my memory should be cherished and remembered.
Contributed by Blake P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.