Kelly Clarkson’s ‘Where Have You Been’ Lyrics: A Painful Reminder of Abandonment

Kelly Clarkson has never shied away from singing her truth, regardless of how painful the subject may be.

Her new single "Where Have You Been" has captured the hearts of fans around the world for its soul-baring lyrics and aching vocals.

Clarkson sings of believing in love again after being abandoned by someone you trusted.

"You say you're sorry / But where was that when I needed you the most?" the American Idol winner belts out, leading many to point to her highly publicized divorce as possible inspiration for the power ballad.

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"Where Have You Been" marks Clarkson's first independent release on her newly launched label, High Road Records.

The Kelly Clarkson Show host recently appeared on Today With Jenna and Friends, admitting that she is hopeful she'll find love again following her split from ex-husband Brandon Blackstock. For now her two children remain her priority.

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The 43-year-old shares two children with Blackstock: daughter River Rose and son Remy.

Check out Kelly Clarkson's "Where Have You Been" lyrics (via Genius), below:

I like my freedom but I'd trade some for a kiss
Little do you know how long I've been waitin' for this
When it came to my hopes, well, they left, skies I won't miss
I was getting so lonely I didn't count on, count on this

Where have you been?
What took so long?
I thought I'd found you
Found out I was wrong
I almost gave up
My light was so dim
And now, here you are
Where have you been?

I felt it from the moment you walked in the room (Ah-ah)
Nothing could keep my eyes from driftin' over to you (Ah-ah)
When it came to the wild love, I wondered what it meant
And then you show up making me beliеve again

Where havе you been? (Where have you been?)
What took so long? (What took so long?)
I thought I'd found you (I thought I'd found you)
Found out I was wrong (Found out I was wrong)
I almost gave up (I almost gave up)
My light was so dim (My light was so dim)
And now, here you are (Out here you are)
Oh, where have you been? (Where have you been?)
Where have you been?

Ah-ah
Ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah

Where have you been?
What took so long?
I thought I'd found you
But I found out I was wrong
Oh, yeah, yeah

Ah-ah
Ah-ah
Found out I was wrong, yeah
Ah-ah
Ah-ah
Where have you been?
Where have you been?
Ah-ah
Where have you been?