After You've Gone
Love's Echo: A Heartbreaking Tale of Parting and Regret
Lyrics
Now won't you listen honey, while I say,
Requesting attention to express something important.
How could you tell me that you're goin' away?
Expressing surprise or disbelief at the news of departure.
Don't say that we must part,
Pleading not to end the relationship.
Don't break your baby's heart
Begging not to cause emotional pain or distress.
You know I've loved you for these many years,
Stating a long duration of love for the person.
Loved you night and day,
Emphasizing continuous love and care, day and night.
Oh! honey baby, can't you see my tears?
Expressing sorrow through tears.
Listen while I say
Requesting attention to the speaker's words.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Reflecting on the emotional state after the departure.
After you've gone there's no denyin'
Confirming the undeniable absence after the departure.
You'll feel blue, you'll feel sad
Predicting feelings of sadness and sorrow.
You'll miss the dearest pal you've ever had
Anticipating missing the most beloved friend.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
Asserting the certainty of a future realization.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Stating the inevitability of regret at some point.
Someday, when you grow lonely
Speculating about experiencing loneliness.
Your heart will break like mine and you'll want me only
Comparing future heartbreaks and longing for the speaker.
After you've gone, after you've gone away
Confirming the departure's aftermath.
After you've gone and left me cryin'
Reiterating the emotional impact of departure.
After you've gone there's no denyin'
Reaffirming the undeniable absence after departure.
You're gonna feel blue, and you're gonna feel sad
Predicting feelings of sadness and emotional distress.
You're gonna feel bad
Anticipating negative emotions and regret.
And you'll miss, and you'll miss,
Emphasizing the depth of missing someone.
And you'll miss the bestest pal you ever had
Highlighting the significance of the departed person.
There'll come a time, now don't forget it
Asserting the certainty of future regret.
There'll come a time when you'll regret it
Reiterating the inevitability of feeling remorse.
But baby, think what you're doin'
Urging the person to reconsider their actions.
I'm gonna haunt you so, I'm gonna taunt you so
Warning of persistent haunting or torment due to regret.
It's gonna drive you to ruin
Predicting the consequences leading to ruin.
After you've gone, after you've gone away.
Reiterating the aftermath of departure.
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