How Can I Miss You
American Angel Lyrics


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It's warm inside and you change like the season
But love survives and it stands without reason
There's something wrong but I think it's within my reach
If we took the time to resolve all the difference
You dropped your guard and put up no resistance
We'd end the fight in the comfort of each other's arms

We realize too late we're making mistakes
This tug of war between hearts and someone will break
Won't you give me a break?

It's late at night and you show no emotion
You cast a smile that's not really worth showing
For what it's worth I'll exchange it with one of my own
I'm so sick and tired of the road that we travel
Can't take much more I'm about to unravel
In parting style we embrace for the very last time

We realize too late we're making mistakes
This tug of war between hearts and someone will break

How can I miss you
If you never go away
We're so together yet so far away
How can I miss you
If you never go away
I say that I love you but you never answer
No, not at all

How can I miss you
If you never go away
We're so together yet so far away
How can I miss you
If you never go away
I say that I love you but you never answer

How can I miss you
(Well, I'm missing you)
If you never go away
We're so together yet so far away
(We're so far away)
How can I miss you
(Well, I'm missing you)
If you never go away
I say that I love you but you never answer
(Never answer no more)

How can I miss you
If you never go away
(Never go away)
We're so together yet so far away
(We're so far, so far, so far away)
How can I miss you
(I'm missing you)




If you never go away
I say that I love you but you never answer

Overall Meaning

The song "How Can I Miss You" is a sad reflection on a failing relationship, where one person seems to be trying harder to keep it together than the other. The lyrics paint a picture of a couple who seem to be at odds with each other and unable to communicate effectively. The opening line, "It's warm inside and you change like the season," suggests that the person the singer is addressing is unpredictable and mercurial, making it tough for them to maintain a stable relationship. However, despite the problems, the singer still seems to hold onto hope that they can make things work if they can just find a way to resolve their differences.


As the song progresses, the singer describes how they are feeling increasingly frustrated and unhappy in the relationship. They reference a "tug of war between hearts," which implies that both parties are having a hard time letting go. However, the final verse suggests that the relationship has reached its end, with the melancholic line, "In parting style we embrace for the very last time." The song's chorus repeats the idea that the singer can't miss their partner if they never go away, underscoring the hopelessness of the situation.


In summary, the song is a poignant examination of a relationship that has reached its breaking point. The singer seems to be struggling to hold onto a love that is slipping through their fingers, but ultimately resigns themselves to the fact that the relationship is over.



Line by Line Meaning

It's warm inside and you change like the season
Although you change frequently like the seasons, the love we share is constant and enduring.


But love survives and it stands without reason
Love is resilient and can endure even in the absence of an explanation or justification.


There's something wrong but I think it's within my reach
I sense that something is amiss within our relationship and I believe that it is something I can address and correct.


If we took the time to resolve all the difference
If we made an effort to address and work through the issues that divide us, we might be able to repair our relationship.


You dropped your guard and put up no resistance
You allowed yourself to be vulnerable with me and didn't fight back when I tried to approach and engage you to solve our problems.


We'd end the fight in the comfort of each other's arms
If we could work through our differences, we could find a sense of comfort and security in each other's company and put our disagreements to rest.


We realize too late we're making mistakes
We come to the realization too late that we're doing things wrong in our relationship.


This tug of war between hearts and someone will break
The constant back-and-forth tension between our emotions will eventually break one of us down.


Won't you give me a break?
Can't you just cut me some slack and give me a chance to make things right?


It's late at night and you show no emotion
You're emotionally distant even though it's late at night and I'm trying to connect with you.


You cast a smile that's not really worth showing
Your smile seems empty and insincere, as if you're going through the motions of appeasing me rather than genuinely engaging with me.


For what it's worth I'll exchange it with one of my own
In an attempt to establish a connection with you, I'll offer a genuine smile of my own in the hopes that you'll respond in kind.


I'm so sick and tired of the road that we travel
I'm exhausted with the path our relationship has taken and want to make a change before it's too late.


Can't take much more I'm about to unravel
I'm reaching my breaking point and don't know how much more I can endure without falling apart.


In parting style we embrace for the very last time
We're saying goodbye to each other in a way that highlights our past intimacy and affection while acknowledging that it's time to move on.


How can I miss you
How can I feel the absence of your presence in my life?


If you never go away
If you're always with me, physically, emotionally or mentally, how can there be a moment devoid of your company?


We're so together yet so far away
Despite being together constantly, we're emotionally disconnected and distant.


I say that I love you but you never answer
I declare my love for you repeatedly but it seems as though you don't acknowledge or reciprocate those feelings in any way.




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