When You're Gone
Longing in Silence: Mary J. Blige's Heartfelt Reflections
Lyrics
Seems like we were right
Reflecting on a past situation that seemed correct
But you always have a problem with everything
Acknowledging a tendency to find fault with everything
Appreciate your advice
Expressing gratitude for advice received
But sometimes I have trouble managing
Struggling with managing challenges despite advice
Now that I'm paying attention
Becoming more aware and attentive
I see how beautiful you are
Recognizing the beauty of the person addressed
But when you spend so much time together
Noting that spending too much time together can alter perceptions negatively
That image can get so dark
Highlighting the potential darkness in the relationship's image
But when you're gone
Expressing longing and emotional impact when the person is absent
I miss you like I did when we were first together
Revisiting the initial strong feelings from the beginning of the relationship
No one in this world could ever hold me better
Emphasizing the unique connection with the absent person
Just tell me when you're coming home
Seeking information about the return of the person
When you're gone
Reiterating the emotional impact of the person's absence
I miss you like you took a piece of me with ya
Expressing a sense of incompleteness when apart
Didn't think I'd care that much, did ya?
Surprising the person by caring more than expected
Just tell me when you're coming home
Requesting information on the return
Seems like we were right
Recalling a previous realization of being right
But today I woke on the wrong side
Waking up in a negative mood
I need silence to keep me right
Needing silence for emotional stability
Otherwise the day won't be nice
Linking a good day to tranquility
I wanna laugh with you again
Desiring shared laughter with the person
Just like you are my best friends
Valuing the person as a best friend
But friends can always be
Acknowledging the potential for friendships to change
And we're too close
Highlighting the difficulty of being too close
And too close is never easy
Emphasizing the challenges of extreme closeness
I miss you like I did when we were first together
Revisiting strong feelings from the start of the relationship
No one in this world could ever hold me better
Affirming the unique bond with the person
Just tell me when you're coming home
Requesting information about the person's return
When you're gone
Expressing emotional impact during absence
I miss you like you took a piece of me with ya
Feeling incomplete without the person
Didn't think I'd care that much, did ya?
Surprising others by caring deeply about the absence
Just tell me when you're coming home
Seeking information on the person's return
I'm not alone
Denying loneliness when the person is present
Until you leave me
Anticipating loneliness upon the person's departure
Now we all get to sleep tonight
Expecting better sleep without the person present
Cause you're not here beside me
Expressing the absence's impact on sleep
When you're away it's never easy
Acknowledging the difficulty of being apart
You make it all alright, I miss you
Credit the person for making things better despite distance
When you're gone
Reiterating the emotional impact of the person's absence
I miss you like I did when we were first together
Recalling strong emotions from the beginning of the relationship
No one in this world could ever hold me better
Affirming the unique connection with the absent person
Just tell me when you're coming home
Requesting information on the person's return
When you're gone
Expressing emotional impact during absence
I miss you like you took a piece of me with ya
Feeling incomplete without the person
Didn't think I'd care that much, did ya?
Surprising others by caring deeply about the absence
Just tell me when you're coming home, oh
Seeking information on the person's return
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