Now That You're Gone
Love's Echoes: Moving On After Farewell
Lyrics
Every time I think about us
Reflecting on the past between the speaker and the subject
I think about of what we used to be
Remembering what the relationship used to be
Every time you used to doubt us
Recalling moments of doubt in the relationship
And how you'd tell me that you'd want to leave
Remembering discussions about wanting to end the relationship
I would tell you not to worry
Assuring the partner not to worry
And I would tell you what you mean to me
Expressing the importance of the partner
And you would say that I'm the only
Being told by the partner that the speaker is the only thing they need
I'm the only thing you'll ever need
Confirmation of being the only essential thing for the partner
I'd say that I love you
Declaring love for the partner
You'd say you love me too
Reciprocal expression of love from the partner
If our love came to an end
Claiming not to love again if the relationship ends
I'd never love again
Commitment to not love again if the partner leaves
But now that you're gone
Expressing the emotional impact of the partner's departure
What am I supposed to do
Questioning what to do now that the partner is gone
I've gotta move on
Acknowledging the need to move on from the past
Gotta get far away from you
Desiring distance from the departed partner
And now that you're gone
Emphasizing the void left after the partner's departure
I've got nothing left to lose
Feeling a sense of loss with nothing left to lose
I've been running from the truth
Admitting avoidance of the truth and running from it
I'm still in love with you
Confessing continued love for the departed partner
We used to sit together and we'd plan our future
Recalling shared dreams and plans for the future
We'd go on walks and talk about whatever
Remembering intimate conversations during walks
Midnight drives that'd take us to wherever
Recalling adventurous drives together
Whenever, Oh
Expressing spontaneity in the relationship
I would give my life to keep you here forever
Offering a willingness to sacrifice for eternal togetherness
You and me baby always together
Expressing a commitment to being together always
Under pressure, in any weather
Commitment under challenging circumstances
Oh oh oh oh
Expressing emotions non-verbally
I'd say that I love you
Reiterating love for the partner
You'd say you love me too
Receiving reciprocal love from the partner
If our love came to an end
Stating a commitment to not love again if the relationship ends
I'd never love again
Reiterating the refusal to love again if the partner leaves
But now that you're gone
Expressing the challenge of coping with the partner's absence
What am I supposed to do
Questioning what to do after the partner's departure
I've gotta move on
Acknowledging the necessity of moving on
Gotta get far away from you
Desiring physical and emotional distance from the partner
And now that you're gone
Emphasizing the emptiness after the partner's departure
I've got nothing left to lose
Feeling a sense of loss with nothing left to lose
I've been running from the truth
Admitting avoidance of the truth and running from it
I'm still in love with you
Confessing continued love for the departed partner
Now that you're gone
Repeating the emotional impact of the partner's departure
Now that you're gone (I'm still in love with you)
Reiterating the lingering love for the departed partner
I've gotta move on
Affirming the need to move on despite difficulties
But I can't (oh baby)
Expressing the difficulty in moving on and letting go
Cuz I'm still in love with you
Continuing to be in love with the departed partner despite separation
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