I wish I didn't have to think about you. You wanted to impress me; well, I'm not impressed, I'm disgusted...You wanted to make damn good and sure I'd never be able to turn over in bed again without feeling that body beside me, not there but tangible, like a leg that's been cut off. Gone but the place still hurts.
The speaker expresses a deep sense of disappointment and emotional pain concerning someone who sought to leave a lasting impression. Their efforts, instead of being impressive, have led to feelings of disgust. The speaker wishes that they could forget this person and no longer be burdened by memories that linger painfully.
The imagery of a missing leg encapsulates the profound loss experienced; the absence is physically felt, highlighting how the memory of that person haunts the speaker. This powerful metaphor conveys the struggle of coping with emotional scars and the enduring impact of past relationships.