When I'm Gone
Side Walk Slam Lyrics

Five days and counting down
The countdown has begun for the singer to return back home after a long time and they are eagerly waiting for that moment.

This time it's been too long
The singer has been away from home for a long period of time, and it has been too much for them to handle.

(I'm homeward bound)
The singer is very close to returning back home, and they are excited to finally see their loved ones.

Everyday it's all the same
The singer's life has become monotonous due to their constant touring and every day seems the same.

Another show the same old game
The singer is referring to their tour and the repetitive performances they have to do every day, often leaving them feeling drained.

(This time around)
The singer hopes that things will be different this time and they can break free from their previous cycle of work and travel.

Say the words I miss you so
The singer is requesting their loved ones to express their feelings of missing them while they were away from home.

These days are going way too slow
The singer feels like time is moving too slowly while they are away from home and it's causing them discomfort and restlessness.

(I need you near)
The singer is expressing their desire to have their loved ones close to them, especially during this time of separation.

Letters to reach you there
The singer has written letters to their loved ones to let them know of their thoughts and feelings while they were away.

To show you that I still care
The singer wants to prove to their loved ones that even though they are separated physically, they still care for them and think of them.

(I care)
The singer is reiterating that they care deeply for their loved ones and will always think of them.

Sad eyes hide behind these lines
The singer is feeling sad and emotional while they write this song, but they are hiding those feelings behind the words they have written.

The road will take us far but not where my heart lies and
The singer acknowledges that their tour and travels will take them to many places far away from their loved ones, but their heart will always remain with them.

Phone calls to tell you right now
The singer is expressing their desire to make phone calls to their loved ones and talk to them in real-time to share their feelings.

I miss you when I'm gone
The singer is missing their loved ones terribly while they are away, and the separation is causing them deep emotional pain.

Tired, broke, all days a fight
The singer is expressing their exhaustion and financial struggles during their tour, which has been an uphill battle for them.

I want to be home tonight
The singer's primary desire is to be back home with their loved ones as soon as possible and are eagerly waiting for that moment.

(I'm homeward bound)
The singer is once again expressing their excitement to finally return back home after a long time.

I'm dreaming to see your face
The singer is dreaming of reuniting with their loved ones and seeing their face after a long and emotional separation.

Another time another place
The singer is hoping that they will get an opportunity to meet their loved ones at a different time and place, and escape from the cycle of separation and longing.

To know you're there, to know you care
The singer profoundly desires to feel the presence of their loved ones and their constant emotional support, which is very important to them.

It means the world I'll show you, dear
The singer would do anything to prove to their loved ones that their presence and care matters a lot to them and they're deeply grateful for that.

I'd walk these miles to see you now
The singer is willing to go through any obstacle and walk miles to their loved ones, and be together with them again.

To hold your hand and see you smile
The singer yearns to be close to their loved ones, hold hands and see them smile once again after a long period of separation.