When I'm Gone
3 Doors Down
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There's another world inside of me that you may never see There's secrets in this life that I can't hide Somewhere in this darkness there's a light that I can't find Maybe it's too far away, maybe I'm just blind Maybe I'm just blind So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'll never let you down even if I could I'd give up everything if only for your good So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared you won't always be there So love me when I'm gone, love me when I'm gone When your education x-ray cannot see under my skin I won't tell you a damn thing that I could not tell my friends And roaming through this darkness I'm alive but I'm alone Part of me is fighting this but part of me is gone So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'll never let you down even if I could I'd give up everything if only for your good So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Maybe I'm just blind So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong Hold me when I'm scared and love me when I'm gone Everything I am and everything in me Wants to be the one you wanted me to be I'll never let you down even if I could I'd give up everything if only for your good So hold me when I'm here, right me when I'm wrong You can hold me when I'm scared, you won't always be there So love me when I'm gone Love me when I'm gone, whoa Love me when I'm gone, when I'm gone When I'm gone, when I'm gone
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Written by: Bradley Kirk Arnold, Christopher Lee Henderson, Matthew Darrick Roberts, Robert Todd Harrell
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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12 facts about this song
Release Details"When I'm Gone" by 3 Doors Down was released in October 2002 as the lead single from their second studio album, "Away from the Sun."
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Chart PerformanceThis song reached the number four spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart making it one of their most successful songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "When I'm Gone" was shot on the USS George Washington in the Mediterranean Sea. It shows the band performing the song in front of the U.S. military.
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Song DurationThe track runs for a total of 4 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Lyric InspirationThe song reflects the tension and emotions of saying goodbye to a loved one. It was written by band members Brad Arnold, Todd Harrell, and Matt Roberts.
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Album Success"When I'm Gone" greatly contributed to the overall success of their "Away from the Sun" album, which went multi-platinum in the U.S.
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Song StructureThis song follows a verse-chorus structure, featuring melodic guitar riffs and powerful vocals.
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Critical ResponseIt received positive reviews from music critics for its songwriting and the band's performance.
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Crossover HitApart from rock charts, "When I'm Gone" also made waves in adult contemporary radio, showcasing the band's versatility.
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Live Performances3 Doors Down included "When I'm Gone" in their setlists for many live performances and tours after the song's release.
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Patriotic ElementOwing to its use in the music video, the song gained a reputation of having a patriotic tone, often being associated with support for the U.S. military.
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International successBesides its success domestically, "When I'm Gone" was also well-received internationally. It made it to the top 30 in the UK and top 50 in Australia.
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