The song "You're Gonna Wonder About Me" by Waylon Jennings is about a person who has been hurt and rejected by a former lover. The narrator of the song expresses their intention to leave the town they both used to know and go as far away as possible. They cannot bear to stay in a place that holds memories of their past relationship and the friends they shared. The lyrics suggest that the person who caused the pain may eventually realize their mistake and start missing the narrator. However, by that time, the narrator will have already moved on and be far away from their former lover. The mention of Baltimore as a possible destination implies that the narrator may be seeking solace and reconnecting with old friends there, leaving the future uncertain. The recurring theme of the "old north wind" and the moon peeping through the pines signifies moments of loneliness and longing. The narrator suggests that when their former lover experiences these feelings and memories start flooding back, they will wonder what has become of the narrator. The repeated phrase "You're gonna wonder about me, babe" emphasizes the narrator's confidence that their absence will make the other person question and miss them. Ultimately, the song portrays an individual who has been hurt but is determined to move forward and leave behind a town and a person who caused them pain.
