The song "You've Been Gone Too Long" by Buddy Guy is a blues track that expresses the feelings of longing and despair caused by a loved one's absence. The lyrics convey the singer's plea for their partner to come back home and reconnect with them. The song begins with the repeated phrase "Yeah yeah, come on and see about me," which serves as a request for the person who has been away for too long to return and pay attention to the singer. The lyrics suggest that the person has been gone for an extended period, as the singer mentions, "You've been gone too long, you know you left by my home." The line, "Why don't you reconsider, mama baby, bring your fine self home," implies that the singer is longing for their partner's presence and wants them to come back. The chorus reinforces this sentiment by urging the person to come and see about the singer. The repetition of "Yeah yeah" emphasizes the urgency and importance of their return. The lyrics continue to express the singer's worry, stating, "Don't you know you worry me, come on and see about me." The line, "Don't you know you can worry me, come on and see about me, baby," suggests that the singer is deeply affected by the absence of their loved one. The lyrics also convey a sense of frustration and sadness, as the singer states, "Don't you know you make me sick, you give me a whole lot of pain." This line shows the emotional toll the separation has taken on the singer. Overall, "You've Been Gone Too Long" is a heartfelt plea for a loved one to return. It captures the emotions of longing, despair, worry, and pain that come from being separated from someone important. Buddy Guy's soulful delivery and the bluesy instrumentation further enhance the emotional impact of the song.
