Where'd You Go?
The Mighty Mighty Bosstones Lyrics

Hello?
The singer is trying to make contact with someone, indicating that they are about to begin a conversation.

Checked the clock when I got home
Upon arriving home, the singer immediately checked the time to ensure that they were on schedule and prepared for their expected duties.

And realized I was alone
After checking the time, the singer came to the realization that they were the only person present, and began to feel lonely.

Sat for hours by the window
To alleviate their loneliness, the artist sat near a window and watched the world outside for hours.

Wonderin' where did you go?
The artist is experiencing anxiety and confusion, questioning why the person they were expecting to meet did not show up.

Couldn't eat or sleep at all
As a result of their anxiety, the singer was unable to eat or sleep properly.

Took the pictures off the wall
In an attempt to distract themselves, the singer removed pictures from the wall, possibly rearranging the room in the process.

Paced the place as time moves slow
To pass the time, the artist walked back and forth throughout their living space, feeling the slow movement of time.

And I'm wondering where did you go?
The artist reiterates their confusion and anxiety related to the person's whereabouts.

Where'd you go? Where'd you go?
The artist directly addresses the absent person, asking where they went.

I want to know
The singer affirms their desire for answers regarding the person's absence.

Lit a cigarette I couldn't smoke
The artist used smoking as another form of distraction despite realizing that they could not enjoy it in their heightened state of anxiety.

Wound the clock until it broke
The singer’s agitation led them to repeatedly wind a device, breaking it in the process.

Went to bed then took a shower
The singer attempted to relax by engaging in soothing activities commonly associated with sleeping such as taking a shower or going to bed.

Stared at TV for an hour
The singer tried to watch TV for a whole hour as another form of distraction, but it was not effective in relieving them of their anxiety.

Did the dishes, made the bed
To occupy themselves and relieve their anxiety, the artist engaged in household chores such as dishes and bed-making.

Read a book I've never read
The artist read a book they had never read before to occupy their mind and distract themselves from their thoughts.

Any minute you will show
The singer is still waiting for the absent person to arrive, and has been constantly anticipating their arrival.

And I'm wondering where did you go?
The singer continues to question where the person might be, expressing their continued confusion regarding the absence.

Where'd you go? Where'd you go?
The artist reiterates their question, attempting to get the attention of the absent person.

I want to know
The artist confirms their desire to know the identity of the present absentee.

Where did you go? [Repeat x4]
The artist repeats the inquiry in a musical fashion, further emphasizing their confusion and desire for answers.

I opened the fridge, I opened a beer
The singer tried to alleviate their anxiety and loneliness by opening the fridge and beer they had available.

And played a tape I couldn't hear
The artist listened to music on a tape, even though they could not hear it properly, possibly because of their emotional turmoil.

Emptiness began to grow
The singer slowly began to feel more and more empty as the anxiety and loneliness persisted.

And I'm wondering where did you go?
The singer is caught in a cycle of anxiety and confusion, where the impending question of 'where did you go?' keeps recurring.

Watched the sun come up from the back stairs
The singer observed the natural beauty outside, watching the sunrise from the back stairs, possibly enjoying the quiet and solitude of the moment.

Thought about the last few years
The artist reflected on their life experiences, considering the impact of the person's absence on their present emotional state.

I lost control, I screamed, I cried
The artist's emotional turmoil intensified, leading them to lose control and cry out in anguish.

I punched a pole and went inside
In the midst of their emotional breakdown, the singer became so overwhelmed that they lashed out physically, punching a nearby pole.

Packed my things called a friend
To escape this overwhelming environment, the singer decided to pack their things and call a friend for help.

Wished this emptiness would end
As the artist moved to leave their home, they hoped that their current state of emptiness would finally come to an end.

Wrote a note then tore it up
The artist considered leaving a note behind for the person they were waiting for but ultimately decided against it, possibly due to their complicated emotions.

Poured the beer into a cup
As a final gesture, the artist emptied the remaining beer into a cup, packing up their belongings, and moving on with a heavy heart.

Sat on the couch, drank it slow
With their belongings packed and ready to go, the singer sat down to take a moment and drank the beer slowly, possibly contemplating the experience of the last few hours.

Wondering where did you go?
As they departed, the artist still wondered where the person they were waiting for had gone, indicating that the confusion had not completely subsided.

I realized I couldn't stay
Ultimately, the singer realized that they could no longer stay in such an emotionally fraught environment and made the decision to move on.

Grabbed my things and I went away
Leaving all the emotional baggage behind, the singer grabbed their things and left, ready to move on from the situation.

Where'd you go? Where'd you go?
With one final repetition of the refrain, the singer directly questions the person's disappearance.

I want to know!
The song ends emphatically on this line, representing the artist's unfulfilled desire to know the reasons behind the person's absence.