Since You're Gone
Longing Echoes: Aaron Neville's Heartfelt Plea Since You're Gone
Lyrics
Since you're gone with your guy
Expressing the departure of a loved one with another person.
I feel as though I want cry
Conveying a sense of emotional pain and a desire to cry.
But a man ain't supposed to shed a tear
Reflecting societal expectations for men not to show vulnerability by shedding tears.
If only you were here (you've gone away baby)
Expressing longing for the person who has left.
If only you were here (you've gone away baby)
Repeating the desire for the person's presence and the pain of their absence.
If only if you were here
Continuing the expression of longing and a wish for the person's return.
I'd lie for you
Indicating a willingness to lie for the person, suggesting deep devotion.
Darling, I'd die for you
Emphasizing a strong commitment, even to the point of being willing to die for the person.
Please say you're coming home
Pleading for the person to come back home.
(Since you've gone away)
Reiterating the impact of the person's absence.
Been working hard while you're at play
Highlighting the speaker's dedication to work during the absence.
Never thinking that you are untrue
Expressing trust and not suspecting the person of being unfaithful.
(Didn't worry over you)
Contradicting the previous line, acknowledging worry over the person's actions.
So long, this is goodbye
Acknowledging the reality of the departure and bidding farewell.
I didn't want you to leave me
Expressing reluctance about the departure but asserting personal pride.
But I've got my pride
Stating that pride is retained despite the desire for the person to stay.
There's one thing I want you to know
Expressing a crucial message that the speaker wants the departed person to understand.
Girl, I love you so (you've gone away, baby)
Reaffirming deep love for the departed person.
Girl, I love you so (you've gone away, baby)
Repeating the declaration of love with emphasis on the person's absence.
You've gone away (you've gone away, baby)
Stating the departure once again.
So long ( you've gone away, baby)
Reiterating the farewell and acknowledging the separation.
Oh my darling, so long
Closing with a poignant farewell to the departed person.
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