Gone
Tyminski Lyrics


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Mmmm... (Wish I could stay but you′re gone)
(Wish I could stay but you're gone)
I heard you moved from our little town
And I′m gonna miss seeing you around
I'm haunted by the memories left here in this place
Everywhere that I go I can swear I still see your face

What if I called you and I told you everything
What if you knew that it was driving me insane
I'm at the point where I′d do damn near anything to keep you home
And you′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
Still gone (Wish I could stay but you′re gone)
My friends they tried and never mentioned your name
I still think about it every drink I take
Lord I may never drink me enough to ever kill the pain
So I sit here tonight after night and do it over again

What if I called you and I told you everything
What if you knew that it was driving me insane
I'm at the point where I′d do damn near anything to keep you home
Don't wanna know if there′s somebody next to you
Holding you the way that I was meant to do
Been tryin' to find a way that I can cut you loose
But I keep holding on
And you're still gone (Wish I could stay but you′re gone)
You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You′re still gone(Mmm.)

What if I called you and I told you everything
What if you knew that it was driving me insane
I'm at the point where I′d do damn near anything to keep you home
Don't wanna know if there's somebody next to you
Holding you the way that I was meant to do
Been tryin′ to find a way that I can cut you loose
But I keep holding on
And you′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)




You′re still gone
(Wish I could stay but you're gone)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Tyminski's song "Gone" depict the lingering emotions and longing for someone who has left. The singer expresses the pain of missing this person, who has moved away from their little town. The memories of their time together haunt the singer, as everywhere they go, they still see glimpses of that person's face. The lyrics highlight the yearning to stay connected even though they are physically apart.


The singer contemplates reaching out and revealing their true feelings, hoping that it would convey the extent to which this separation is affecting them. They are driven to the point of desperation, willing to do almost anything to bring the person back and keep them at home. The pain is so intense that even alcohol cannot alleviate it; each drink only serves as a reminder. In their loneliness, the singer repeatedly replays the same cycle of longing and reminiscing, trapped in the pain of their absence.


The lyrics also reveal the inner turmoil of not knowing if there is someone new in the person's life, someone else who now holds them the way the singer once did. Despite their efforts to move on and find a way to let go, they cannot stop holding on to the hope that the person will return. The repetition of the phrase "you're still gone" emphasizes the emptiness and longing that remains despite their desire to stay but feeling unable to do so.


Overall, the lyrics of "Gone" portray a sense of longing, heartache, and the struggle to let go when someone has left. It showcases the vulnerability and emotional toll that the absence of a loved one can have on a person, as they yearn for their return but are left holding on to memories.


Line by Line Meaning

Mmmm... (Wish I could stay but you′re gone)
I deeply desire to remain, but unfortunately, you are no longer present in my life.


(Wish I could stay but you're gone)
I yearn to remain by your side, but regrettably, you have departed.


I heard you moved from our little town
I have been informed that you have relocated from our small community.


And I′m gonna miss seeing you around
I will sincerely miss encountering your presence in my surroundings.


I'm haunted by the memories left here in this place
I am plagued by the lingering recollections that remain in this location.


Everywhere that I go I can swear I still see your face
No matter where I venture, I can solemnly declare that I continue to envision your countenance.


What if I called you and I told you everything
Consider the scenario in which I contacted you and confided my deepest thoughts and emotions.


What if you knew that it was driving me insane
Imagine if you were aware that it was causing me to lose my sanity.


I'm at the point where I′d do damn near anything to keep you home
I have reached a stage where I am willing to undertake almost anything to ensure your return to our shared residence.


And you′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
Despite my desires, you remain absent from my life.


Still gone (Wish I could stay but you′re gone)
Continuing to be absent (I wish I could remain, but you are not present).


My friends they tried and never mentioned your name
My companions made efforts to avoid mentioning your name in conversations.


I still think about it every drink I take
Even with every sip I consume, I still ponder upon our situation.


Lord I may never drink me enough to ever kill the pain
Oh, I may never consume a sufficient amount of alcohol to alleviate the anguish completely.


So I sit here tonight after night and do it over again
Consequently, I find myself continuously repeating this process night after night.


Don't wanna know if there′s somebody next to you
I do not wish to be aware of the presence of someone else beside you.


Holding you the way that I was meant to do
Embracing you in the manner that I was destined to fulfill.


Been tryin' to find a way that I can cut you loose
I have been attempting to discover a means to release my emotional attachment to you.


But I keep holding on
However, I persist in clinging to our connection.


And you′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
Moreover, you remain absent (I wish I could remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You continue to be withdrawn from my life (I desire to remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You persist in being absent (I wish I could remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone(Mmm.)
You continue to be absent (Mmm.)


You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You remain absent from my life (I wish I could remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You persist in being withdrawn (I desire to remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone (Wish I could stay but you're gone)
You continue to be absent (I wish I could remain, but you are not present).


You′re still gone
You remain absent in my life.


(Wish I could stay but you're gone)
I desire to remain by your side, but regrettably, you have departed.




Writer(s): Kyle Fishman, Nick Bailey, Daniel Tyminski

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Comments from YouTube:

@franksoto9566

How exactly is it that such an amazing song only has 15 comments (16 now including mine)? I have to say, I love this album even two years later and can't get enough of it. Thank you for giving me some quality music to listen to, Tyminski.

@timwilkins2008

This is an amazing album! Such a big change from what I am used to hearing from Dan.

@EricJohnson615

Let me be one of the first to say that this is an AWESOME SONG!!!

@dwdwdw11

I agree! Wow!

@josephbuckley160

dan is always awesome. his voice is unique.very talented musician too.

@midwesternoutdoorsandnatur8272

Great Song. Needs to get radio play!

@loidabaroicusco

I love your voice and music!!

@darrenturner8035

Outstanding song, from a fabulous album.

@moparedtn

One of the most musically talented souls on the planet - and humble as well.

@dragonlordskater5028

beautiful mix of roots music and emotional vocal AND AWESOME sound effects

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