Miss You
Amber Coffman Lyrics
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Cars speeding through the night
Through faces unknown
Gazing at the city view
Taking pictures of the monuments
But I′m dreaming of you
With your pure heart and your bright eyes
You got so much love
And I miss you tonight
Staring out my window
Wanna be where you are
And love you more
I miss you tonight
I know whenever I get home
Gonna take you on a night ride and don′t let go
Funny how no one talks anymore
Caught up on the phone in the store
They like to be on their own
Well I'm never sure what's around the next curb
Sometimes I feel so alone
But I remember when we were outside
Sitting in your car
You told me that you weren′t going anywhere
Well I miss you tonight
Staring out my window
Wanna be where you are
And love you more
I miss you tonight
I know whenever I get home
Gonna take you on a night ride and don′t let go
Well, I hope I'll see your face
Then you tell me "close my eyes"
But you are there when I′ve been there
I'm running back, [?]
I miss you tonight
Staring out my window
Wanna be where you are
And love you more
I miss you tonight
I know whenever I get home
Gonna take you on a night ride and don′t let go
I miss you tonight (I miss you tonight)
Staring out my window
Wanna be where you are
Wanna be loving you more
I miss you tonight (I miss you tonight)
I know whenever I get home
I'm gonna take me on a night ride and I won′t let go
In the opening of "Miss You," Amber Coffman sings about a late-night drive on a winding road. As she looks out the car window at the bright lights of the city, she takes pictures of the iconic monuments, yet she can't help thinking of the one person she wishes was with her. Coffman describes this person as having a pure heart and bright eyes, someone who's overflowing with love. She misses their presence terribly and longs to be with them. The chorus of the song repeatedly expresses how she misses her loved one and cannot wait to return home for a romantic late-night car ride with them as the two of them enjoy the city nightlife.
As the song progresses, Coffman highlights how society's addiction to smartphones and isolation can make us feel alone. She recalls being out with her friends, and everyone is focused on scrolling on their phones or taking selfies, opting to be alone while in each other's company. The lyrics here express a sense of nostalgia, as Amber remembers how her partner has always been there for her, telling her that in their relationship, she'd never be alone. Towards the end, she hints that they might not be together, talking about running back and closing her eyes, hoping to see him again.
Overall, the song's theme is about the longing for a loved one's presence and how we can't help thinking about our loved ones, even when doing the most exciting things. Coffman emphasizes what love and connection feel like and how such small things add up. Through her lyrical storytelling and mesmerizing vocals, she invites us on a journey of longing, reminiscing, and the unwavering feelings of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Riding down the winding road
Traveling down a curvy path
Cars speeding through the night
Vehicles moving quickly in the darkness
Through faces unknown
Passing by unfamiliar people
Gazing at the city view
Looking at the sights of the urban landscape
Taking pictures of the monuments
Capturing images of the famous landmarks
But I′m dreaming of you
Thinking about a loved one who is not there
With your pure heart and your bright eyes
Describing the admirable qualities of the person she misses
You got so much love
Acknowledging the great capacity for affection the person she misses possesses
Sometimes I can't believe your mind
Expressing amazement at the person's intelligence
And I miss you tonight
Feeling sad and longing for the person
Staring out my window
Looking out of the window aimlessly
Wanna be where you are
Wishing to be with the person she misses
And love you more
Desiring to express even greater affection
I know whenever I get home
Anticipating coming back to the person's presence
Gonna take you on a night ride and don′t let go
Planning to spend quality time together without interruption
Funny how no one talks anymore
Noticing the decline of communication among people
Caught up on the phone in the store
Being engrossed in their phones while shopping
They like to be on their own
Preferring solitude over social interaction
Well I'm never sure what's around the next curb
Feeling uncertain about what the future holds
Sometimes I feel so alone
Experiencing solitude and melancholy
But I remember when we were outside
Thinking back to happier times with the person she misses
Sitting in your car
Relaxing in the comfort of the person's car
You told me that you weren′t going anywhere
Reassuring her of their commitment to one another
Well, I hope I'll see your face
Longing for a reunion with the person she misses
Then you tell me "close my eyes"
Recalling a past intimate moment with the person
But you are there when I′ve been there
The person is always present in her memories
I'm running back, []
Continuation of the previous line, unclear without context
Wanna be loving you more
Reaffirming her desire to increase the amount of love she has for the person
I'm gonna take me on a night ride and I won′t let go
Expressing determination to spend quality time with the person
Writer(s): David Donnell Longstreth, Amber Coffman, Nick R. Krgovich
Contributed by Annabelle B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.