Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: hip-hop
Song Meaning of “Miss Me When I’m Gone” by Chris Travis
Miss Me When I’m Gone is a song about appreciating the simple moments in life and cherishing the people around you, as one day you will no longer be around. It reflects on the fragility of life, and encourages the listener to take advantage of any chance to make memories and share love. The lyrics are packed with imagery of days that “fly by, so easily,” and how life unravels “like the seams of my torn jeans, it can slip away like a dream.” Chris Travis gives a message of hope that our memories will live on long after we are gone, and that we will be remembered fondly when we are gone. The chorus “Miss me when I’m gone, and keep in mind, we had our time, all we did, our goodbye’s, I said mine so don’t you cry,” emphasizes that although life can be short, we can still find joy in spending our time with loved ones, and making lasting memories before our time is done.