2) Smith is also a D&B producer from Melbourne, Australia.
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Since You've Been Gone
Smith Lyrics
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'cause there's no one here to scold them or to tell them what to do.
cnd I smoke now and every now and then I'll have a little bit of wine.
cnd the boys don't understand what has happened to their mom.
She seems distressed these days and she used to be so calm.
She used to always light up the house, she used to be so happy all the time.
What would you say if I told you
Would you think me selfish in the methods that I use to feel at ease?
Since you've gone there's been this guy that I've been seeing lately.
cnd he says he really likes me and he says he wants to date me.
cnd the kids really like him and oh, you know that's so important to me.
'Cause I cannot overlook the fact someday I may be old.
The children will have grown away and I'll be on my own.
Would it be so much to ask to have someone around for company?
Would you think me self-centered
cnd all together ill mannered
To want for someone to take the blows from an angry, cheated heart.
Sometimes when I feel lonely . Locked up in my room
cnd lie there in the dark just the way we used to do.
cnd my tears dissolve to anger and I'm blind to anybody's sympathy.
© 1982 by Jose cntonio Ponce Published by Jose cntonio Ponce
The lyrics of Smith's song "Since You've Been Gone" capture the aftermath of a significant loss or separation. The first paragraph describes the impact of the absence: the house becomes dirty, the children struggle with their daily routines, and the singer turns to smoking and drinking to cope. The children are confused and distressed by their mother's changed demeanor and long for the happy and calm person she used to be.
In the second paragraph, the singer contemplates the consequences of moving on. There is someone new in her life who likes her and wants to date her. The fact that the children also approve of this person is crucial to her because she recognizes that one day they will grow up and leave, and she doesn't want to be left alone. She wonders if it is selfish to desire companionship and support from someone amidst her struggles.
The third paragraph reveals the singer's moments of loneliness and vulnerability. She finds solace in isolating herself in her room, reminiscent of their past shared moments. However, instead of feeling sadness, her tears turn into anger, making her blind to any sympathy offered by others. The lyrics suggest that she is still grappling with the pain of the loss and is unsure how to navigate her emotions.
Overall, the song expresses the difficulties faced after a significant loss. It delves into the challenges of parenting alone, the longing for companionship, and the internal turmoil caused by grief. The singer's emotions and actions reflect the complex process of healing and the desire to move forward while still holding onto memories of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
Since you've gone the house gets dirty and the kids go late to school
Since you left, no one is here to take care of the house and the children, resulting in a mess and their tardiness.
Cause there's no one here to scold them or to tell them what to do
Without your presence, there's no one to discipline or guide the kids in their actions.
And I smoke now and every now and then I'll have a little bit of wine
In your absence, I've resorted to smoking and occasionally drinking to cope with the situation.
And the boys don't understand what has happened to their mom
The children are confused about the changes in their mother's behavior and emotional state.
She seems distressed these days and she used to be so calm
Lately, she appears troubled and anxious, contrasting her previous state of tranquility.
She used to always light up the house, she used to be so happy all the time
She was the source of joy and brightness in our home, always radiating happiness.
What would you say if I told you I try not to think about you
If I admitted that I purposely avoid thoughts of you, how would you react?
Would you think me selfish in the methods that I use to feel at ease
Do you believe I am being self-centered by utilizing certain methods to find comfort?
Since you've gone there's been this guy that I've been seeing lately
After you left, I have started seeing someone new in my life.
And he says he really likes me and he says he wants to date me
This new person has expressed genuine interest and the desire to pursue a romantic relationship with me.
And the kids really like him and oh, you know that's so important to me
The children have grown fond of him, and their approval means a lot to me.
Cause I cannot overlook the fact someday I may be old
I cannot disregard the future where I will grow old and need companionship.
The children will have grown away and I'll be on my own
Once the kids have become independent, I will be left alone.
Would it be so much to ask to have someone around for company
Is it too much to desire someone's presence for companionship?
Would you think me self-centered and all together ill-mannered
If I expressed these wishes, would you consider me selfish and lacking in proper etiquette?
To want for someone to take the blows from an angry, cheated heart
Is it wrong to desire someone to shield and support me emotionally, especially when I feel hurt and betrayed?
Sometimes when I feel lonely, locked up in my room
During moments of loneliness, when I'm confined to my room,
And lie there in the dark just the way we used to do
I find myself lying alone in the darkness, reminiscing about the times we spent together.
And my tears dissolve to anger and I'm blind to anybody's sympathy
My sorrow transforms into anger, and I become unable to see or accept anyone's sympathy.
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