Discover the story of the song > Gone – Adrianne Lenker

The protagonist is reflecting on a past relationship and how it feels like it's raining in her heart. She admits that she couldn't let her partner into her life, but she held onto him tightly. She's unsure if the distance between them is near or far, but she knows that something is coming. She remembers their time together and how he brought healing to her pain, but they couldn't stay together. Now, she's left with the fear of the sound of the distance getting closer. She's unsure of what to do now that he's gone and she's falling asleep and waking up without him. She knows that when he leaves, a part of her will start to breathe again.