[1] "You Weren't There" was serviced to European and Asian radio stations on 28 July 2003 while the HDCD single was issued on 5 September 2003.

The track premiered early due to popular demand from Marlin's fanbase and because radio playlists would be closed for the holidays during its originally scheduled release date.

In late September, the song debuted and peaked at number 39 on Sweden's Sverigetopplistan chart (then named Hitlistan), becoming Lene Marlin's final top-40 single there.

During the chorus, the lovers are shown happily jumping into the lake, then sitting on dry ground sharing a kiss.

As Marlin continues to sing on the basketball court, the couple sit and talk at a bus stop with sad expressions on their faces.

The video finishes with shots of the empty classroom, the pier where the couple jumped into the lake, and the platform on the body of water.

The video premiered on NRK television programme Lørdagsrevyen on 26 July 2003 and received negative reviews from music critics.

Siri Høstmælingen of music programme Lydverket said that Marlin did not give a notable performance while Natt&Dag music editor Audun Vinger called the video "tame and boring", saying that Marlin appeared "distracted, withdrawn, and uncomfortable" and comparing her look to that of a widow's.

[12] Critic Finn Bjelke gave the video a G+ grade, and NRK music director Håkon Moslet noted that Marlin looks older and more serious than intended but complimented her appearance.