Grant made her debut in 1977 under the guidance of Myrrh Records, and became the first Christian recording act to have an album be certified platinum. Following her marriage to Gary Chapman in 1982 and a subsequent deal between her record company and A&M Records, a series of successful pop-crossover records consolidated her position as both Christian music's highest-selling act and a formidable force in mainstream music, and according to Billboard magazine she was the most successful Christian recording artist of the 1980s and 1990s.
After giving birth to her fourth child Corinna Grant Gill, Grant returned to her gospel music roots with the 2002 release of Legacy...Hymns & Faith. The album featured a Vince Gill-influenced mix of bluegrass and gospel and marked Grant's 25th anniversary in the music industry. Grant followed this up with the pop release Simple Things in 2003. The album did not see the success of her previous pop efforts, and soon after the album, Amy and Interscope/A&M parted ways.
Grant released a sequel to her hymns collection in 2005 titled Rock of Ages... Hymns & Faith. Despite publicly musing that life would be easier if she weren't working, Grant joined the reality television phenomenon by hosting Three Wishes, a show in which she and a team of helpers make wishes come true for small-town residents. The show debuted on NBC in the fall of 2005, but was cancelled in November after 10 episodes. After Three Wishes was cancelled, Grant won her 6th Grammy Award for Rock of Ages.
In a February, 2006 webchat, Amy stated she believes her "best music is still ahead".
Amy Grant recorded a live cd/dvd album in early 2006 and it was released later in the year.
To date Amy Grant has sold more than 25 million records worldwide and is a 6 time Grammy winning artist.
Missing you
Amy Grant Lyrics
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Like a candle in the dark
It warms me through and through
And I guess that I had dreamed
We would never be apart
But that dream did not come true
And missing you is just a part of living
I'm living out the life that I've been given
But baby I still wish you were mine
And I cannot hear the telephone
Jangle on the wall
And not feel a hopeful thrill
And I cannot help but smile
At any news of you at all
And I guess I always will
Cause missing you is just a part of living
And missing you feels like a way of life
I'm living out the life that I've been given
But baby I still wish you were mine
Missing you is just a part of living
And missing you feels like a way of life
I'm living out the life I've been given
But baby I still wish you were mine
I'm living out the life that I've been given
But baby I still wish you were mine
In Amy Grant's song "Missing You", the artist vividly describes the emotions that come with longing for someone you love. The lyrics suggest that the persona of the song is deeply in love with someone who is not present in their life. The opening line, "Your smile lights up a room, like a candle in the dark" indicates admiration for the person and their ability to bring joy to the persona's life. The second line, "It warms me through and through" further emphasizes the warmth and comfort that being with that person brings. This is complemented with a later line in the song where we find the persona saying that missing the person feels like a way of life.
The second verse of the song indicates that the persona gets excited by hope or any news she can get about the person who she misses deeply. Despite making efforts to get over the person or living out the life given to her, the persona still wishes the person was hers. This is a common feeling many people can relate to when missing someone they love.
In the end, the chorus reminds us that "Missing you is just a part of living". It holds a powerful message that missing someone never really goes away; it's just something you learn to live with. The song perfectly captures the feeling of being hopelessly devoted to someone, the dilemma of moving on while still secretly wishing they were back.
Line by Line Meaning
Your smile lights up a room
Your smile radiates warmth and positivity throughout a space
Like a candle in the dark
Like a small source of light in a dark and uncertain world
It warms me through and through
It fills me with inner warmth and joy
And I guess that I had dreamed
And I had hoped with all my heart
We would never be apart
That we would always be together
But that dream did not come true
But unfortunately that dream was not realized
And missing you is just a part of living
And feeling the absence of you in my life is simply a natural aspect of existence
Missing you feels like a way of life
The sensation of yearning for your presence has become ingrained in my everyday routine
I'm living out the life that I've been given
I am doing my best to navigate the circumstances and opportunities presented to me
But baby I still wish you were mine
But my heart still longs for us to be together
And I cannot hear the telephone
And I cannot hear the sound of the phone ringing
Jangle on the wall
Tinkling of the receiver bouncing against its holder
And not feel a hopeful thrill
Without feeling a sense of anticipation or excitement
And I cannot help but smile
And I cannot help but feel happiness
At any news of you at all
At any news or update about you, no matter how small or insignificant
And I guess I always will
And I think this feeling will never fully leave me
I'm living out the life I've been given
I am making the most of the opportunities I have in this life
But baby I still wish you were mine
But my desire for you to be with me is still strong
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@lazypokerblues
. . . so beautiful that it leaves me crying - crying with heartache.
@okanoshi941
Love this song... the melody and instrumentation resonates deeply ❤️
@jimroadcap9821
Same for me.
@MaryAnnMcMahon
This song is so beautiful and so comforting thank you. The music is incredible too.
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@boskoglund
You came to my heart with your songs i hope i get your heart for ever.Amy i do love you because you are my best woman i met so far.
@pauldigrazia7736
I like all her songs. Whatt a writer! Hi Amy! Paul Chicago
@margarettesearle6788
Beautiful
@julieheath3822
💔 indeed.. But Eternity is Forever 🙏 Amen
@flajr_7
I miss for you every day; your melody has my number my beautiful woman!