Glad You're Gone
The Plot in You Lyrics
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Said that I would never try this?
I'm awake and I'm alive
You're wasting your time
The weight is off of me
I know it's hard to understand
And I know you think you're losing me all over again
I'm alive and I'll survive
I'm alive because you gave me life
I know your heart beats to see me
I know you can't sleep because of me
I'd like to give you peace of mind
'Cause I know that you're listening
And I know you fucked up everything
But I don't need your love, no
I'm alive and I'll survive
I'm alive because you gave me life
So when you're lying in your bed
And thoughts of me race through your head
Just know
That I'm alive and I'll survive
I'm alive because you gave me life
The Plot in You's song Glad You're Gone appears to be a word of victory and liberation from a toxic relationship. In the opening lines, the singer reflects on how he previously promised not to give in to the pressures of the relationship but he finally gained the courage to break free. He feels reborn, and the weight that had been weighing him down has lifted.
The second verse opens with an acknowledgment of the pain the other person is feeling after the breakup. The singer knows that his previous partner loves him but made mistakes that ended the relationship. He doesn't want anything from the person anymore and just wants to give them the peace they seek.
The chorus repeats the singer's message of strength and independence: he is now alive and can survive without his past partner's love because he has gained a new perspective on life.
Overall, the song is an anthem for those who have experienced toxic relationships and have finally found the courage to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you recall a time when I
Said that I would never try this?
Remember when I told you I would never leave you? Well, I changed my mind and I'm leaving now.
I'm awake and I'm alive
You're wasting your time
The weight is off of me
I'm fully aware of what's going on now and I'm leaving you. You're wasting your time trying to keep me.
I know it's hard to understand
And I know you think you're losing me all over again
I understand that it's difficult for you to accept, and you feel like you're losing me all over again.
I'm alive and I'll survive
I'm alive because you gave me life
I'm going to survive without you, and I'm alive because you were a part of my life, but I can't be with you anymore.
I know your heart beats to see me
I know you can't sleep because of me
I'd like to give you peace of mind
I know you still care about me, and I want to help you achieve peace of mind even though I'm leaving.
'Cause I know that you're listening
And I know you fucked up everything
But I don't need your love, no
I know you're listening to me, and I know you messed everything up, but I don't need your love anymore.
So when you're lying in your bed
And thoughts of me race through your head
Just know
When you're thinking about me, know that I'm not coming back and I'm moving on.
That I'm alive and I'll survive
I'm alive because you gave me life
I'll be okay without you, and I'll always remember that you were a part of my life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Josh Childress, Landon Tewers
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