After You've Gone
Echoes of Regret: Anne Murray's Melancholy Reflections
Lyrics
After you've gone, and left me cryin'.
Expresses the emotional aftermath of a departure, with the speaker left crying.
After you've gone, there's no denyin',
Emphasizes the undeniable reality that follows the departure, suggesting a sense of finality.
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad.
Anticipates the emotional state of the departed person, predicting feelings of sadness and loneliness.
You'll miss the dearest pal you ever had.
Forecasts the regret and longing for the departed, portraying them as a dear friend.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it.
Warns the departed that a time will come when they will regret leaving.
There'll come a time, when you'll regret it.
Reiterates the future regret, emphasizing the inevitability of feeling remorseful.
Someday, when you grow lonely,
Projects a future moment of loneliness for the departed.
Your heart will break like mine,
Portrays the emotional pain, suggesting a parallel heartbreak for the departed.
And you'll want me only.
Foretells a time when the departed will desire only the speaker.
After you've gone,
Reiterates the theme of life after the departure, emphasizing the lasting impact.
After you've gone away.
Conveys the finality of the departure.
After I'm gone, after we break up.
Shifts perspective to the speaker being gone, addressing the aftermath of a breakup.
After I'm gone, you're gonna wake up.
Predicts a realization for the departed after the separation.
You will find that you were blind,
Highlights the departed's blindness to allow someone else to change their mind.
To let somebody come and change your mind.
Stresses the regrettable nature of letting someone else influence their decisions.
After the years we've been together,
Reflects on the shared history, acknowledging the ups and downs of the relationship.
Through joy and tears, all kinds of weather,
Summarizes the varied experiences in the relationship, including moments of joy and tears.
Someday,blue and downhearted,
Predicts a future state of sadness and dejection for the departed.
You'll long to be with me,
Foresees a longing for reunion, suggesting a desire to return to the initial stages of the relationship.
Right back were you started.
Emphasizes the desire to go back to the starting point of the relationship.
After I'm gone, After I'm gone away.
Conveys the finality of the speaker's departure.
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