“Since U Been Gone” is a song by American singer Kelly Clarkson, released as the second single from her second studio album, Breakaway (2004). The song was written by Max Martin, Dr. Luke, and Clarkson and produced by Martin and Dr. Luke. It is an uptempo pop rock and power pop song about a woman who has gotten over a broken heart. Clarkson’s vocals span two octaves from F3 to F5. The song was met with critical acclaim and commercial success, topping the charts in countries like the United States, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
Overview of “Since U Been Gone”
“Since U Been Gone” is an uptempo pop rock and power pop song about a woman who has gotten over a broken heart. The song was written by Max Martin, Dr. Luke, and Clarkson and produced by Martin and Dr. Luke. It is a powerful and uplifting anthem that resonates with listeners and has become a staple in Clarkson’s live performances. The song’s lyrics tell the story of a woman who has broken free from a toxic relationship and is able to move on with her life.
Full Lyrics of the Song
Verse 1:
It’s like you never had me, never had me
You had me, you lost me, so it’s over now
It’s like you never had me, never had me
Out of my head, and out of my heart
Chorus:
Since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I’m so movin’ on, yeah, yeah
Thanks to you, now I get what I want
Since you been gone
Verse 2:
It’s like you never had me, never had me
You had me, you lost me, so it’s over now
It’s like you never had me, never had me
Out of my head, and out of my heart
Chorus:
Since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I’m so movin’ on, yeah, yeah
Thanks to you, now I get what I want
Since you been gone
Bridge:
It’s like you never had me, never had me
You had me, you lost me, so it’s over now
It’s like you never had me, never had me
Out of my head, and out of my heart
Outro:
Since you been gone
I can breathe for the first time
I’m so movin’ on, yeah, yeah
Thanks to you, now I get what I want
Since you been gone
“Since U Been Gone” is an empowering and uplifting anthem that resonates with many listeners. It is a song that celebrates freedom and self-love, and encourages listeners to move on from toxic relationships. Its message of self-love and resilience has made it a staple in Kelly Clarkson’s live performances.