I try to make it easy for you
But it never was
I'm not the man you dreamed of
Did you know this, we're growing apart
And we can't go back where we were
And we can't go back where we were

And I want you to know
That it won't take long
Til you find someone
And I know that it hurts
But we can't hold on
When what's left is gone

I wrote it in a letter for you
Maybe I should call
We haven't spoke in so long
We never wanted to be how it was
And we can't go back where we were
So we're left with what we've become

And I want you to know
That it won't take long
Til you find someone
And I know that it hurts
But we can't hold on
When what's left is gone
(2x)

Don't say that you'll be fine
Because I know you're not alright
Don't say that you'll be mine

And I want you to know
That it won't take long
Til you find someone
And I know that it hurts
But we can't hold on
When what's left is gone

And I want you to know
That it won't take long
Til you find someone
And I know that it hurts
But we can't hold on

The lyrics to Empty Crush's song What's Left is Gone tells the story of a relationship that is falling apart. The protagonist acknowledges that he has tried to make it easy for his partner but it was never enough. He acknowledges that he is not the man she dreamed of and they are growing apart. They cannot go back to the way things were and are left with what they have become. Even though he knows it hurts, he insists that they cannot hold on when what's left is gone.

Despite the pain of the situation, the protagonist still wants his partner to know that they will find someone new and it won't take long. He wrote a letter to her, but maybe he should just call her since they haven't talked in a while. He doesn't want her to say that she'll be fine because he knows that she won't. He also doesn't want her to say that she'll be his because he knows that they can't hold on.

The song portrays a bittersweet message of accepting the end of a relationship and letting go, even though it hurts. It is a relatable scenario that many people have experienced and can empathize with.

Interesting facts about the song:

- What's Left is Gone was released in 2019 on Empty Crush's EP titled The Early 21st Century Blues.
- Empty Crush is an alternative rock band based in Melbourne, Australia.
- The band's sound has been described as a mix of grunge and indie rock.
- Singer and guitarist, Tom Peppitt, writes most of the band's music.
- What's Left is Gone has been played on Australian radio stations such as Triple J and Triple M.
- The EP was recorded with producer, Steven Schram, who has worked with artists such as Paul Kelly and San Cisco.
- Empty Crush has played at various music festivals in Australia including St. Kilda Festival and Brunswick Music Festival.
- The band's name was inspired by a line in a David Bowie song.
- What's Left is Gone was written during a transitional period for the band when its members were going through personal changes.
- The EP artwork for The Early 21st Century Blues was created by Melbourne-based artist, Matt Wenham.

Chords:

Unfortunately, the chords for What's Left is Gone are not readily available.