In absentia

"In absentia" is a song by LorD and Master from the album Epoch. The song explores the idea that while loss is painful, sometimes remaining in a relationship can be worse.

Lyrics

When you're here, you're not really here
But when you've gone, you've really gone
I wish I could just move on somehow

A hollow gaze through empty eyes
You wear a smile like some deft disguise
When you're not here, it kills me less somehow

When you're gone, there's a you-shaped hole
When you're here it seems double
In absentia, the pain is less somehow

Once I thought you were made for me
And now you're here, I'm more lonely
A footprint is less hassle than a boot somehow

When we met, it was fresh and new
I don't know what happened to you
I wish I knew what to do, but it's
All fallen apart

Versions

• Appears on Epoch.

Personnel

• Written, produced and performed by Daniel Graham.