Miss You
54*40 Lyrics
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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
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
The lyrics to 54*40's song "Miss You" are a complex and introspective look at the search for meaning and connection. The opening lines ask the listener if they know where the singer has been and what they've seen, suggesting a sense of isolation and disconnection from others. The next few lines reference a land that they call their own, but upon inspection, it's revealed to be a cave, perhaps symbolizing the emptiness or lack of fulfillment the singer feels in their personal life. The singer then wanders through "empty fibers," likely a metaphor for a lack of substance or purpose.
However, the singer finds a hole that could be filled and discovers another one soon after. These lines imply that the singer has the ability to change their life, but they haven't taken the steps to do so, leading to feelings of loneliness and longing. The chorus of the song repeats "Miss you miss you all my soul" and "Miss you miss you can't feel whole," expressing a deep sense of yearning for connection and significance.
The bridge of the song takes a more hopeful turn, as the singer climbs a mountain to gain perspective and see the world in a new light. They see a future sign that warns against falling behind and missing opportunities for growth and change, emphasizing the need to stay present and engaged in life. The final lines of the song express a desire for love and connection, and the singer prays that they can find it.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know where I've been
Have you experienced the same journey I have
Do you know what I've seen lately
Do you understand the things I have witnessed recently
To a land we call our own
To a place that we have claimed as ours
Look for the inside
Search within yourself for answers
What was there I couldn't find
I was unable to locate what I was searching for there
It seems the place is now a cave
The location has become desolate and empty
And so I wander on through the empty fibers
I continue to roam through the barren space
I found a hole that could be filled
I discovered an opening that I could potentially fill
And then I found another
Soon thereafter, I discovered a second opening
You could ask me how come I did nothing
You have the option to ask why I took no action
To change my ways
To alter my path and course of action
Miss you miss you all my soul
I am longing and yearning for your presence deeply
Miss you miss you can't feel whole
Without you, I am incomplete and unfulfilled
Go to where people stare
Travel to a location where people gaze intently
But what they watch still ain't there
However, the phenomenon they are observing is nonexistent
I climbed up there anyway
Despite this, I still ascended to the area
You never know what it may show
You never can tell what may come to light from doing so
The view was something like time
The sight was akin to the concept of time itself
Ever changing life's endless glow
The constant flux of existence's infinite radiance
I saw a future sign
I witnessed an omen related to the future
Said 'don't fall behind'
It communicated 'do not lag or be left in the past'
I imagine that is what it meant
That is my perception of the intended message
Don't want to miss the time for
I do not wish to overlook the opportunity for
Getting together on to the land of
Reuniting with one another in the place of
Better minds hearts and souls
Enhanced intellect, emotions, and spirits
Miss you miss you need that hole
I require your presence and the vacancy it would fill
What are you looking for
What is your purpose and desired outcome
Let's take a little time
Let us take a brief moment
Knowing that you're whole
Acknowledging that you are complete and fulfilled
Do you know where you are now
Are you aware of your current location and status
Do you know if you've been found
Do you know if you have been discovered or recognized
Do you know how long you've been away
Do you have knowledge of how much time has passed since your departure
Don't mean to bring you down
I do not intend to depress or deject you
Don't mean to make you bound
I do not purposefully wish to restrict or confine you
It only means that you hear me
It is simply an indication that you are listening to me
Everyone flies faster than light
All individuals move more rapidly than light
Just to beat the gun
In order to outrun the competition
Breakin' it down
Disassembling and examining closely
Makin' a sound
Producing a noise or outcry
Not the only one
I am not the sole individual with these thoughts or feelings
'Cause I know everybody feels
For I am aware that everyone experiences
Everybody's real
Everyone exists and is genuine
Everybody needs a chance
All individuals require an opportunity
To make a little love someday
To express affection at some point in time
Then I'll pray then I'll have to say
I will offer a prayer and then state
That I am with you
That I stand by your side
Oh, I miss you
Internally, I yearn and long for you
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