miss you
54•40 Lyrics


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Do you know where I've been
Do you know what I've seen lately
To a land we call our own
Look for the inside

What was there I couldn't find
It seems the place is now a cave
And so I wander on through the empty fibers
I found a hole that could be filled

And then I found another
You could ask me how come I did nothing
To change my ways

Miss you miss you all my soul
Miss you miss you can't feel whole
Go to where people stare
But what they watch still ain't there

I climbed up there anyway
You never know what it may show
The view was something like time
Ever changing life's endless glow

I saw a future sign
Said 'don't fall behind'
I imagine that is what it meant
Don't want to miss the time for

Getting together on to the land of
Better minds hearts and souls
Miss you miss you all my soul
Miss you miss you need that hole

What are you looking for
Let's take a little time
Knowing that you're whole
Do you know where you are now

Do you know if you've been found
Do you know how long you've been away
Don't mean to bring you down
Don't mean to make you bound

It only means that you hear me
Miss you miss you all my soul
Miss you miss you where'd you go
Everyone flies faster than light

Just to beat the gun
Breakin' it down
Makin' a sound
Not the only one

'Cause I know everybody feels
Everybody's real
Everybody needs a chance
To make a little love someday

Then I'll pray then I'll have to say




That I am with you
Oh, I miss you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Miss You" by 54•40 is a poignant reflection on the human experience of longing and a gaping hole that exists within. The artist is searching for a sense of belonging and connection in a world that seems to be devoid of meaning. He traverses through the caves and empty fibers, creating a sense of desolation and isolation. The artist wonders what's missing and longs for something to fill the hole. While he was searching, he found himself missing the person he loved, and he feels like he can't be complete without them. The artist then climbs up and sees the world's different aspects and realizes the importance of living in the present moment and not missing the time for everything that is happening around.


The song portrays a sense of melancholy and introspection that many people might relate to. The lyrics are open to interpretation as per the listener's perception. It also reflects the urgency to realize and acknowledge the presence of someone who has left a significant impact on our lives. The lyrics "Miss you, miss you all my soul / Miss you, miss you can't feel whole" encapsulate the emptiness people feel when they lose a part of themselves, and it's hard for them to carry forward without it.


54•40 formed in 1981, and Miss You is from their ninth studio album "Yes to Everything," released in 2010. Some famous personalities praised the music of 54•40, including singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan, and the band has received a Juno Award for Group of the Year.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you know where I've been
Asking if the listener knows about the recent experiences of the singer


Do you know what I've seen lately
Asking if the listener is aware of what the singer has witnessed lately


To a land we call our own
Referring to a place that both the singer and listener strongly identify with


Look for the inside
Encouraging the listener to focus on what's within themselves


What was there I couldn't find
Admitting that the singer was unable to find what they were looking for


It seems the place is now a cave
Describing the place as dark, empty and abandoned


And so I wander on through the empty fibers
Continuing to explore the bleak environment


I found a hole that could be filled
Discovering something that could fill the emptiness inside


And then I found another
Finding yet another option to fix the problem


You could ask me how come I did nothing
Acknowledging that people might question why the singer didn't act sooner


To change my ways
Hinting at a need to change behaviors or habits


Miss you miss you all my soul
Expressing a deep longing for someone or something


Miss you miss you can't feel whole
Feeling incomplete without the thing or person that is missed


Go to where people stare
Suggesting that the listener go to a place where they will be observed or judged by others


But what they watch still ain't there
Implying that the observer's perception is missing something important


I climbed up there anyway
Ignoring the lack of promise, the singer pursued an opportunity anyway


You never know what it may show
Stressing the importance of exploring new things even if the results are unknown


The view was something like time
Comparing the revelation to that of a change in one's perception of time


Ever changing life's endless glow
Describing life as constantly changing and full of possibilities


I saw a future sign
Seeing a vision of a more hopeful tomorrow


Said 'don't fall behind'
The sign urged that the singer should keep up with the current times and continue to develop themselves


I imagine that is what it meant
Speculating what the sign was trying to convey


Don't want to miss the time for
Not wanting to miss the opportunity to make something happen


Getting together on to the land of
Coming together to build a better future


Better minds hearts and souls
Assembling the better qualities of people, such as intelligence, open-mindedness, and compassion


Miss you miss you all my soul
Reiterating the strong feeling of missing someone or something


Miss you miss you need that hole
Suggesting that what is missing is a crucial part of the singer's life


What are you looking for
Asking the listener what they are searching for in life


Let's take a little time
Proposing that the listener reflect on their life


Knowing that you're whole
Assuring that the listener should feel complete in their life


Do you know where you are now
Asking the listener to assess their current situation


Do you know if you've been found
Asking if the listener has found a sense of purpose or security in their life


Do you know how long you've been away
Asking if the listener has been disconnected from themselves or others for a lengthy period of time


Don't mean to bring you down
Expressing that the intention is not to cause sadness or negativity


Don't mean to make you bound
Clarifying that there is no intention to force the listener into something


It only means that you hear me
Stressing that the singer's message is being communicated effectively


Miss you miss you all my soul
Reiterating the deep sense of longing for someone or something


Miss you miss you where'd you go
Expressing the idea that something or someone that belonged to the singer is now missing


Everyone flies faster than light
Comparing people's rush through life to the speed of light


Just to beat the gun
Suggesting people are in a hurry to accomplish something before the opportunity passes them by


Breakin' it down
Breaking down the barriers in life in order to achieve something


Makin' a sound
Taking action and making a difference


Not the only one
Reminding the listener that they're not alone in their struggle


'Cause I know everybody feels
Emphasizing that everyone experiences various emotions at some point in life


Everybody's real
Acknowledging that everyone has valid feelings and experiences


Everybody needs a chance
Stressing the importance of giving everyone an equal opportunity to succeed


To make a little love someday
Suggesting that one of the biggest goals in life is to spread love and kindness


Then I'll pray then I'll have to say
Implying that the singer may have to rely on prayer to find peace and resolution


That I am with you
Offering support and unity with the listener


Oh, I miss you
Overall expression of longing and sadness




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