With his latest single, “You Were Gone,” Tarric offers a compelling glimpse into his forthcoming album, Method, marking a deliberate evolution from the relational narratives of his debut, Lovesick, into a more introspective examination of emotional aftermath and personal growth.
The song captures a nuanced moment of realization—the quiet acknowledgement that someone you loved has been absent emotionally for longer than you had admitted to yourself. Tarric approaches this theme with restraint, allowing the lyrics to carry the emotional weight without dramatisation, which lends the track a surgical precision in its storytelling.
“You Were Gone” creates space around the vocals, emphasizing the lyrical content and inviting listeners to engage deeply with the emotional subtext. This minimalistic approach contrasts with the atmospheric sounds Tarric is known for, highlighting the song’s thematic gravity. The refrain, “And all of this time you were gone,” reflects a mature, contemplative stance on loss and distance in relationships.
This single anchors Method, an album that Tarric describes as a documentation of his methods for coping with emotional fallout. It follows the narrative in Lovesick, which explored various stages of love. This progression situates Tarric within a lineage of singer-songwriters who use their work to chronicle personal evolution, offering listeners a layered and authentic emotional journey.
“You Were Gone” resonates through its quiet intensity rather than overt dramatics. It reflects his ongoing commitment to crafting music that balances sonic texture with emotional clarity, positioning him as a thoughtful voice in contemporary indie and alternative music.