Their debut single, Ghost Train, backed with Montgomery Avenue 1984, was released on Moshi Moshi as part of their Singles Club in April 2010. In September 2010, Summer Camp released EP Young, which was followed by a string of singles. Their debut album, Welcome To Condale was released on October 31 2011.
You're Gone
Summer Camp Lyrics
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Even though you're gone, even though I'm here
And if you could hear me sing this song
Then I know that you'd come to town with that singing along
This feels real in the way that a dream feels real
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and I can't stand still
(Na na na na na na na na na)
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and it's been so long
(Na na na na na na na na na)
Well, it means nothing, you mean nothing, I mean nothing
Cause you're gone
And I'm gone, cause you're gone
Once you know why you're hurting, it helps you hurt just a little less
Made you so many promises that I could never forget
This feels real in the way that a dream feels real
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and I can't stand still
(Na na na na na na na na na)
When I think about you coming back, I move the world
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and it's been so long
(Na na na na na na na na na)
Well, it means nothing, you mean nothing, I mean nothing
Cause you're gone (Na na na na na na na na na)
And I'm gone (Na na na na na na na na na)
Cause you're gone
(Na na na na na na na na na)
And I'm gone, cause you're gone
(Na na na na na na na na na)
It's only been a month
Stop acting so helpless
You gotta give yourself time
The lyrics of Summer Camp's song "You're Gone" explore the emotional aftermath of a break-up. The opening lines convey the contradiction and complexity of love and grief - the singer still loves the person who has left them but also grieves over their absence. The singer imagines that if the former partner could hear the song, they would be compelled to return as they recognise the significance of the lyrics. The chorus reinforces the sense of loss and longing, with the use of the repetition of the words "you're gone" and the image of the singer unable to stand still. Moreover, the use of the upbeat "na na na na" in the chorus creates a stark contrast with the melancholic tone of the lyrics.
The second verse highlights the singer's acceptance of the situation and the need to process their emotions. They acknowledge the pain of loss but also the inevitability of moving on. The line "it means nothing, you mean nothing, I mean nothing" suggests that the singer is trying to convince themselves that their former partner no longer holds any significance, but the repetition of the chorus suggests the opposite. The final line "you gotta give yourself time" is a reminder that healing is a gradual process and not one that can be rushed.
Overall, "You're Gone" is a song about love and loss, and the struggles that come with processing and moving on from a break-up.
Line by Line Meaning
And I still love you, and I still grieve you
Even though you're gone, I still have lingering feelings of love and sadness for you
Even though you're gone, even though I'm here
I am physically present in this world, but emotionally I feel lost without you
And if you could hear me sing this song
If you were still alive and able to hear me, I would dedicate this song to you
Then I know that you'd come to town with that singing along
I believe that if you were here, you would enjoy this song and we would be together again
This feels real in the way that a dream feels real
My emotions are overwhelming and intense, like how a dream can seem eerily realistic
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and I can't stand still
The absence of you in my life is making it difficult for me to function normally
When I think about you coming back, I move the world
The mere thought of you returning has the potential to bring about a huge change in my life
You're gone, you're gone, you're gone and it's been so long
The reality of you being gone has not fully set in, and it's been a while since you left
Made you so many promises that I could never forget
I made a lot of promises to you when you were here that still hold a lot of weight in my heart
Well, it means nothing, you mean nothing, I mean nothing
Without you, everything feels empty and meaningless, including me
Cause you're gone
Your absence is the reason for my pain and sadness
And I'm gone, cause you're gone
I feel like a part of me is missing because you're not here anymore
It's only been a month
It hasn't been very long since you left, and I'm still struggling with your absence
Stop acting so helpless
I need to be stronger and find a way to cope with my emotions, instead of feeling helpless
You gotta give yourself time
I need to be patient with myself and allow myself time to heal from the loss of you
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
layla ☻︎
“Sorry I didn’t wanna start talking until everyone was listening”
This is legit every girl in my grade-
MASHOOQ SALEHIN
SO TRUE😭✋-
Jessica
except for the shy ones
layla ☻︎
@Jessica yeah exactly
Aiden Allos
to true
La lalos
BRO ITS ALWAYS THAT GIRL WHO GIVES A STARBUCKS GIVECSRDS TOO THE TEAcHEr ✋💀
K S
The kid who’s been there just as long as Sarah: **100% committing to wearing an inside out shirt on tacky day out of spite** 😎
dudeguy99
I'll just go out in my birthday suit
Catzie_
@dudeguy99 very much better than whatever sarah is doing
Cherry's Cottage
I've never even been to summer camp yet this video makes me feel like I've met this exact type of person