When I'm Gone
The One And Only Lyrics
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Aye Vlon3, how you do that
I showed you the way, you said you would be okay when I'm gone
You're no good for me, but every time you call, I answer the phone
And I ain't tryna play with your heart
I done had my heart broken one too many times before
You told me you ain't dumb, I know you smart
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
She say that she a Christian, I tell her get some Dior
I been out here tryna get it, I 'member days feeling poor
And I won't fight with you, won't help me, I'm still at war
I'm at war with all my demons, come take a ride with me, so I can show you why I'm bleedin'
Not here for your body, girl it's you that I'm fiendin'
You like give me one reason, I need you for several reasons
Future so far, it seem like death gettin' closer
And I got so much weight on my shoulders
I'm complicated, I was born in October
I'm just hoping that you're here when it's over
I showed you the way, you said you would be okay when I'm gone
You're no good for me, but every time you call I answer the phone
And I ain't tryna play with your heart
I done had my heart broken one too many times before
You told me you ain't dumb, I know you smart
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
Something is telling me you want more
Something is telling me you want more
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
Something is telling me you want more
Something is telling me you want more
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
The lyrics of When I'm Gone by The One and Only convey a sense of emotional distance between the singer and the person who they are addressing. From the very beginning, the song builds on a relationship that is based on dependence and need, but also conflicted emotions. The singer "showed the way" to the person they are addressing, implying that they have some power over this person. However, despite knowing that this person is "no good" for them, they still answer the phone "every time" they call.
The singer seems to be conflicted about their own feelings, expressing that they don't want to "play" with their love interest's heart. They have been "heartbroken" before, and do not want to go through that experience again. Despite being aware of the love interest's intelligence, they feel that something is telling them that the other person wants more from them.
The second half of the song takes on a more introspective tone, with the singer delving into their own emotional struggles. They have had to overcome obstacles and challenges, and seem to be carrying a lot of emotional "weight" on their shoulders. Their existence is "complicated," as they were born in October. The singer is also aware that death is ever-present, and the future is uncertain. The song ends on an ambiguous note, with the singer hoping that the person they are addressing will still be around "when it's over."
Line by Line Meaning
Alex, run that shit back
Asking the DJ to play the song again.
Aye Vlon3, how you do that
Asking Vlon3 how he produced the music.
I showed you the way, you said you would be okay when I'm gone
I helped you to find your path, but I'm unsure whether you can handle it after I'm gone.
You're no good for me, but every time you call, I answer the phone
I know being with you is not healthy for me, but I cannot resist your calls.
And I ain't tryna play with your heart
I don't intend to toy with your emotions.
I done had my heart broken one too many times before
I have experienced heartbreaks in the past, and I don't want to go through it again.
You told me you ain't dumb, I know you smart
You claimed that you are intelligent, and I know that you are.
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
I have given you plenty, but I sense that you desire more.
He say he wanna get with my niggas, they up the score
He wants to join my group of friends, who are achieving great success.
She say that she a Christian, I tell her get some Dior
She claims to be religious, but I suggest she should also embrace materialism and luxury.
I been out here tryna get it, I 'member days feeling poor
I have been working hard to gain financial stability and success, and I remember struggling in the past.
And I won't fight with you, won't help me, I'm still at war
I refuse to argue with you, even though I'm still struggling with my own battles.
I'm at war with all my demons, come take a ride with me, so I can show you why I'm bleedin'
I am dealing with my personal demons, and I want to share my struggles with you to explain why I'm in pain.
Not here for your body, girl it's you that I'm fiendin'
I am not interested in you only physically, but I am infatuated with you completely.
You like give me one reason, I need you for several reasons
You asked me for a single reason why I need you, but I have multiple reasons why I want you in my life.
Future so far, it seem like death gettin' closer
Although there is still plenty of time ahead of me, I feel like my mortality is rapidly approaching.
And I got so much weight on my shoulders
I have a great deal of responsibility and pressure on my mind.
I'm complicated, I was born in October
I am a complex individual, and my astrological sign is Libra (October).
I'm just hoping that you're here when it's over
I am praying that you will be with me through the end of our journey together.
Something is telling me you want more
My intuition senses that you are not content with what I have given you.
Something is telling me you want more
My gut feeling is warning me that you are seeking something additional from me.
I done gave you enough, but something is telling me you want more
I already provided you with enough, but I have this nagging suspicion that you still crave more.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Tariq Roberts
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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J'adore ta musique, ton personnage l'univers que tu as su créé tout autour . Tu parle de la vie en général et tu touche énormément de gens sur ce point par rapport à bon nombre de soit disant artistes.. un bon mood a chaque chanson ❤merci
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