Cups
The Barden Bellas Lyrics
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Two bottles of whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow, what do you say
When I'm gone, when I'm gone,
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
The lyrics to The Barden Bellas's song "Cups" describe a woman embarking on a journey with two bottles of whiskey and seeking companionship along the way. She lets someone know that she's leaving tomorrow and asks them if they would like to come along. The catchy chorus is about the inevitability of being missed once she's gone. She repeats the phrase "You're gonna miss me when I'm gone" emphasizing how much the person she's leaving behind will regret not spending more time with her.
The lyrics convey both excitement and sadness at the thought of leaving. The woman seems to be ready to take on a new adventure but also seems to be saying goodbye to someone she will miss dearly. It's a heartfelt and relatable sentiment that has resonated with many people. The song's upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a crowd-pleaser, especially the energetic cup percussion that accompanies the performance.
Line by Line Meaning
I got my ticket for the long way round
I have secured my passage for the lengthy journey
Two bottles of whiskey for the way
I have acquired two bottles of whiskey to accompany me during the trip
And I sure would like some sweet company
I would greatly appreciate some pleasant companionship
And I'm leaving tomorrow, what do you say
I am departing in the morning, what is your response
When I'm gone, when I'm gone,
During the period that I am absent
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You will experience a sense of longing for my presence once I have left
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You will even miss my physical attributes, such as my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You will yearn for my presence in every aspect of your life
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
Once more, you will experience a sense of longing for me once I am no longer present.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: A. P. Carter, Heloise Maud Tunstall-Behrens, Luisa Amanda Gerstein Vallejo
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Nick Zdebiak
Lets gather around the campfire
And sing our campfire song
Our C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song
And if you don't think that we can sing it faster then you're wrong
But it'll help if you just sing along
Pam Pam Pam...
C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song
C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song
And if you dont think that we can sing it faster then you're wrong
But it'll help if you just sing along
C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E S-O-N-G song
Patrick
Song! C-A-M-P-F-I-R-E...
Squidward good
It'll help
It'll help
If you just sing along!
O Yea!!
Taylor Lin
I got my ticket for the long way 'round
Two bottle whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow,what do you say?
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
OMG... I'm crying...
Jordacious
I think this touches anyone who is leaving their friends like graduating from high school or college or just moving away from your friends.
John Robert Matthew Cruz
This is truee
Josie Davis
@ACJ12 hi
ACJ12
@Josie Davis Same he's my childhood bestfriend
Josie Davis
I Had a friend that moved away I didn't see her much now
tiffy_gale
Having recently graduated college, this song makes me just wanna cry!
Mārtiņš Akmens
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Josie Davis
Yeah
Dragon G
aeris44 yeah. this year i have to leave a lot of my friends :(
David Basa
I like how to the audience, this is an iconic song that started this whole thing but in the movie, the only people who were there were Aubrey Becca and Chloe. Heck flo wasn’t even in the country at the time. But I still love this scene with all my heart