When I'm Gone
Homeward Heart: Side Walk Slam's Tale of Distance and Longing
Lyrics
Five days and counting down
Feeling the anticipation as the days pass.
This time it's been to long
Expressing that the separation has been too lengthy.
(I'm homeward bound)
Expressing the desire to return home.
Everyday it's all the same
Every day feels repetitive, marked by similar experiences.
Another show the same old game
Performing in shows, facing the same challenges.
(This time around)
Emphasizing the current repetition or cycle.
Say the words I miss you so
Expressing the longing for a loved one using words.
These days are going way too slow
Time feels slow without the presence of the loved one.
(I need you near)
Stressing the need for physical proximity.
Letters to reach you there
Writing letters as a means of connection.
To show you that I still care
Reassuring the loved one of ongoing affection.
(I care)
Emphasizing the sincerity of care.
Sad eyes hide behind these lines
Conveying sadness hidden behind written lines.
The road will take us far but not where my heart lies and
Acknowledging that the journey takes them physically far, but not where the heart truly belongs.
Phone calls to tell you right now
Making phone calls to express the immediate yearning.
I miss you when I'm gone
Expressing the sentiment of missing the loved one during absence.
Tired, broke, all days a fight
Describing a challenging and exhausting routine.
I want to be home tonight
Expressing the strong desire to be home.
(I'm homeward bound)
Reiterating the yearning to return home.
I'm dreaming to see your face
Dreaming of the loved one's face during the separation.
Another time another place
Anticipating a future reunion in a different time and place.
(This time around)
(Emphasizing the current repetition or cycle.)
To know you're there, to know you care
Highlighting the importance of knowing the loved one is present and cares.
It means the world I'll show you dear
Promising to demonstrate the depth of feelings.
(I need you near)
Expressing the crucial need for proximity.
I'd walk these miles to see you now
Willing to undertake significant efforts to reunite.
To hold your hand and see you smile
Expressing the desire for physical closeness and happiness.
(I care)
(Emphasizing the sincerity of care.)
Sad eyes hide behind these lines
Conveying sadness hidden behind written lines (repeated theme).
The road will take us far but not where my heart lies and
Repeating the acknowledgment that physical distance doesn't align with emotional closeness.
Phone calls to tell you right now
Maintaining communication through phone calls to express immediate emotions.
I miss you when I'm gone
Reiterating the sentiment of missing the loved one during absence (repeated theme).
Sad eyes hide behind these lines
Conveying sadness hidden behind written lines (repeated theme).
The road will take us far but not where my heart lies and
Repeating the acknowledgment that physical distance doesn't align with emotional closeness (repeated theme).
Phone calls to tell you right now
Maintaining communication through phone calls to express immediate emotions (repeated theme).
I miss you when I'm gone
Reiterating the sentiment of missing the loved one during absence (repeated theme).
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