If I begged and if I cried
Would it change the sky tonight?
Would it give me some light?
Should I wait for you to call?
Is there any hope at all?
Are you drifting by?
When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach for you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then you disappear (Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You disappear (Disappear, disappear, disappear)
And when I lie all by myself
I see your face, I hear your voice
My heart stays faithful
And time has come and time has passed
If it’s good, it’s got to last
It feels so right
When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach for you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then you disappear (Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You disappear (Disappear, disappear, disappear)
You, you disappear
(Disappear, disappear, disappear)
I missed all the signs, one at a time
You were ready
What did I know?
Starting our lives
Now my love, I’m ready to show
When I think about it
I know that I was never there or even cared
The more I think about it
The less that I was able to share with you
I try to reach for you, I can almost feel you
You’re nearly here
And then you disappear
You disappear, you disappear
You disappear, disappear
Longing and Loss: The Emotional Landscape of “Disappear”
Beyoncé’s “Disappear” is a poignant exploration of regret and the bittersweet ache of missed opportunities in love. The lyrics capture the vulnerability of yearning for someone who has drifted away, questioning if things could have been different with more effort or emotional openness. Through reflective verses and a haunting chorus, the song paints a vivid picture of a love slipping away despite desperate attempts to hold on. The recurring theme of absence—of someone being “nearly here, and then you disappear”—powerfully conveys the pain of distance and the realization that certain moments are irrevocably lost.
Song Credits
- Artist: Beyoncé
- Songwriters: Beyoncé Knowles, Amanda Ghost, Ian Dench, James Harris III, Terry Lewis
- Release Year: 2008
- Label: Columbia Records