When You're Gone

Jon And Roy's song 'When You're Gone' delves into the profound sense of loss and longing that accompanies the absence of a loved one. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of the emotional void left behind when someone significant is no longer present. The opening lines, 'Right in front me are your eyes / But the light is gone,' suggest a relationship that has lost its spark, symbolized by the extinguishing of a candle. This imagery sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the darkness and emptiness felt in the absence of the other person.

The chorus, 'I'm not right, when you're gone / I can't call by your phone / Oh the night, it is long / When I'm out here alone,' captures the essence of the song's theme. The repetition of 'I'm not right' underscores the singer's emotional instability and dependence on the presence of their loved one. The inability to call them and the prolonged nights alone highlight the isolation and yearning that permeate the singer's experience. This sense of longing is further emphasized by the repeated line, 'Oh no, you're going alone,' which conveys a sense of helplessness and resignation.

The song also touches on the struggle to move on and the desire to hold onto the relationship despite its challenges. The line 'How many times before? / Broken up a day / Forty-one habits formed / But I want you to stay' reflects the difficulty of breaking free from the patterns and habits formed during the relationship. Despite the repeated breakups and the formation of new habits, the singer's desire for their loved one to stay remains strong. This internal conflict between wanting to move on and the deep-seated longing for the other person adds a layer of complexity to the song's emotional landscape.