[Verse 1]
I got my ticket for the long way round
Two bottles of whiskey for the way
And I sure would like some sweet company
And I'm leaving tomorrow, wha-do-ya say?
[Chorus 1]
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my hair
You're gonna miss me everywhere, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
[Verse 2]
I got my ticket for the long way round
The one with the prettiest of views
It's got mountains, its got rivers, it's got sights to
give you shivers
But it sure would be prettier with you
[Chorus 2]
When I'm gone
When I'm gone
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
You're gonna miss me by my walk
You're gonna miss me by my talk, oh
You're gonna miss me when I'm gone
I think this song means, that if you don't choose to be with the one you love, you will miss them when their not with you and you will want to be with them.