Thought that I’d be better off
If I were on my own
I tried to put my finger
On the moment we were wrong
But the taste turned bitter
So I pulled the trigger
Not so easy to move on
I guess I should have known
Ice cold, I freeze up when I see ya
Left you just to find out that I need ya
So far, I wanna pull you closer
I wish we could start the whole thing over
Ever since I left you
I’ve been trying to get you back
And it keeps getting worse
I’m burning on the inside
And the truth is that I didn’t know how good you were
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
I was always told that only time would heal the pain
And even though it’s been so long, it still hurts just the same
Yeah you know I’m finding that the break was binding
I take back everything I said, ooh, won’t you just come home?
Ice cold, I freeze up when I see ya
Left you just to find out that I need ya
So far, I wanna pull you closer
I wish we could start the whole thing over
Ever since I left you out
I’ve been trying to get you back
And it keeps getting worse
I’m burning on the inside
And the truth is that I didn’t know how good you were
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
Until you were gone
Facing Regret and Realization
“Until You Were Gone” by The Chainsmokers is a heartfelt exploration of regret after the end of a relationship. The lyrics capture the narrator’s journey from believing they would be better off alone to the painful realization of what they lost. The lines convey the struggle to move on, the bitterness of separation, and a longing to turn back time. The recurring feelings of needing someone only after they’re gone highlight a universal truth about taking love for granted. The song’s emotional honesty and vivid imagery make it highly relatable for anyone who has experienced heartbreak and self-reflection.
Song Credits
Artist: The Chainsmokers
Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren, Scott Harris, Brittany Amaradio
Release Year: 2015
Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records