When I'm Gone
Beyond Goodbye: Waseh Farooq's Poignant Reflection on Life's Legacy
Lyrics
You can tell me that it's all okay
You can reassure me that everything is fine.
You can tell me it'll be the same
You can tell me that things will remain unchanged.
I can try to find the solace in these comforting lies
I may attempt to find comfort in these false assurances.
But I know that it won't be the same
Despite trying, I know it won't be the same.
When I'm gone
Anticipating the future absence.
Oh life will move on
Life will continue after I'm gone.
But these songs oh I hope they'll last for long
Hoping that the impact of my songs will endure.
I try to find different ways to add purpose
Exploring various ways to give meaning to life.
And meaning to my own life
Adding significance to my own existence.
When I'm gone
Reiteration of the idea of absence.
My name will last for long
Expecting my name to be remembered for a long time.
They all tell me it's just all a pain
Others claim it's just a painful experience.
Why you gotta risk it all for fame
Questioning the pursuit of fame and its risks.
I can try to find the solace in these comforting lies
Seeking solace in comforting lies again.
Won't know until I try the same
Uncertain outcomes until I take the risk.
When I'm gone
Reiteration of the inevitable departure.
Oh life will move on
Life will go on after I'm gone.
But these songs oh I hope
Hoping for the longevity of the impact of songs.
They'll last for long
Continuing the search for purpose.
I try to find different ways to add purpose
Adding meaning to personal life in various ways.
And meaning to my own life
Repeating the theme of absence and legacy.
When I'm gone
Expecting my name to be remembered.
My name will last for long
Emphasizing the lasting impact of one's name.
I'll fight all my demons
Confronting personal struggles and challenges.
These shadow voices
Referencing inner conflicts and negative influences.
They all tell me this
Others advise acting rationally and avoiding risks.
Act rational and don't take a risk
Reiteration of the rational approach.
When I'm gone
Repeating the idea that life continues after departure.
Oh life will move on
Life moves forward after I'm gone.
But these songs oh I hope
Expressing hope for the lasting impact of songs.
They'll last for long
Continuing the quest for purpose.
I try to find different ways to add purpose
Adding meaning to personal life through different avenues.
And meaning to my own life
Reiteration of the theme of absence and legacy.
When I'm gone
Expecting my name to be remembered beyond my departure.
My name will last for long
Repeating the anticipation of being remembered.
When I'm gone
Reiteration of the inevitability of departure.
My name will last for long
Expectation for the lasting remembrance of one's name.
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