Neyman was born in Maastricht, Limburg County, NL (Europe). In the beginning of the 1970s, he took a course at Kleinkunst Academy in Amsterdam. Neyman's first success came in 1980 with the song Ik weet niet hoe. In 1985 Neyman scored his biggest hit with Waarom fluister ik je naam nog (number 1 position in some Dutch charts). From the second half of the 1980s Neyman had no major hits. However he still a large number of albums and had a number of successful musical tours. Neyman received a Golden Harp in 1996.
His health began to decline in 2006. After his previous manager quit, his partner Hans van Barneveld in 2006 became his new manager. In October 2007 his last album Onverwacht came out and his last performance, a tribute to the deceased Conny Vandenbos, took place on December 2, 2007. Neyman announced on December 21, 2007 that he suffered from an advanced form of cancer and that his prognosis was not clear. On February 7, 2008 Benny Neyman died at 56 years of age.
Oh How I Miss You Tonight
Benny Neyman Lyrics
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Miss you when lights are low
Oh, how I need you tonight
More then y'll ever know
Each moment that we're apart
You're never out of my heart
And wait for you only
Sweatheart
How I miss you tonight
Oh, how I miss you tonight
Miss you when lights are low
Oh, how I need you tonight
More then y'll ever know
Each moment that we're apart
You're never out of my heart
I'd rather be lonely
And wait for you only
Sweatheart
How I miss you tonight
Each moment that we're apart
You're never out of my heart
I'd rather be lonely
And wait for you only
Sweatheart
How I miss you tonight
Benny Neyman's song "Oh How I Miss You Tonight" is a heartfelt expression of missing and needing someone. The lyrics resonate with anyone who has been separated from a loved one and feels the pain of being alone. The first two lines, "Oh, how I miss you tonight, Miss you when lights are low," convey a sense of quiet desperation. The singer longs for the company of the person they are missing and feels their absence keenly, especially at night when the world is dark and quiet.
The chorus repeats the feelings of longing and emphasizes the depth of the singer's need for their loved one. The line "Each moment that we're apart, You're never out of my heart" speaks to the enduring nature of love and the hold that this person has on the singer's heart. The second verse provides a glimpse into the singer's state of mind, confessing that they would rather be lonely and wait for their loved one's return than be with anyone else. The song closes with a final repetition of the chorus, driving home the point that the singer's need for their loved one is ever-present.
Overall, "Oh How I Miss You Tonight" is a moving testament to the power of love and the pain of separation. The lyrics touch on universal themes of longing, heartache, and the transcendence of time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, how I miss you tonight
I am feeling a strong sense of longing and deep affection for you at this moment.
Miss you when lights are low
The dim and subdued lighting in the surroundings reminds me of how much I miss you.
Oh, how I need you tonight
I am feeling an overwhelming desire and necessity for your presence with me tonight.
More then y'll ever know
My longing and need for you are probably beyond what you can ever imagine or perceive.
Each moment that we're apart
The experience of separation from you is difficult for me at every instant and in every moment.
You're never out of my heart
My love for you is always present and alive in my heart, regardless of our physical distance.
I'd rather be lonely
I prefer to be alone, even though it is difficult, rather than being with someone else who is not you.
And wait for you only
My heart is set on waiting for you and for no one else.
Sweatheart
A term of endearment for an intimate and cherished loved one.
How I miss you tonight
I miss you so much tonight, my beloved.
Contributed by Elliot H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.