Everything That's Missing
Big Sean Lyrics


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(Mainly, whatever the fuck you say means something
That shit is in you, you ain't gotta try that hard
I just want you to know that)

There's no romancing without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessing
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishing
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missing
Everything you missing, dawg
I pray you get everything you missing
Everything you missing
I pray you get everything you missing

I'm 'bout to delete my Twitter and follow my intuition
Been in and out the mud, but somehow I'm in mint condition
I wonder if granddad woulda seen these Instagram vixens
Every fifteen minutes when he had did everything that he did or he didn't
I wonder how it feels to be rapping, swear that's my fucking passion
How it feel to go platinum, swear that's my dream but he too blind to see
That if he doing what he love in his free time, then his dream already happened
It's not about the trophy, it's 'bout what it took to grab it
And if you feeling stagnate, just know that you attracting the energy
That you put out there, you a walking magnet
Life will be a struggle but what isn't, that's worth having (huh?)

There's no romancing without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessing
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishing
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missing
Everything you missing, dawg
I pray you get everything you missing
Everything you missing

New life start with a blank canvas
Tryna find yourself, you move to Lost Angeles
Where the camera's off, you still not off camera
And that meeting that's supposed to change your life keep getting canceled
Swear my prayers gon' get answered before these execs'll answer
Shit, expenses get too expensive, but you gon' do what it takes to do the digits
Even do the dishes, 'cause you gotta prove to the world how you committed
You got a whole city to inspire, it's so cold in the D so through they eyes you on fire
Going platinum once like catching lighting in a bottle, but you do it fifty times
And you realize contracts say a lot between the lines
But through the ups and downs, you make a blueprint that the city can build they own way out
And when they do, it's gon' feel like that you almost did it
And you buy everything you want, but it barely make you different
And you find out random bitches can't even compare to commitment
And you learn hearing doubts doesn't mean you have to listen




And you can't believe how much you made, not money, a difference
And find out everything you had was everything you missing

Overall Meaning

In "Everything That's Missing," Big Sean shares his thoughts on life, success, and self-discovery. He acknowledges that pain is an inevitable part of life and reminds listeners that every blessing is complemented by a struggle. However, once the pain is overcome and the late nights of hope and determination finally pay off, he prays that the listener gets everything they are missing. He emphasizes that everything they need to succeed is within them, and they only need to believe in themselves and pursue their passions relentlessly.


The song's first verse draws inspiration from Big Sean's own experiences, as he talks about following his intuitions and pursuing his passion for rap. He imagines the reaction of his grandfather if he had seen how powerful Instagram has become and expresses his desire to go platinum in his rap career. He acknowledges that life can be a struggle, but the reward of pursuing one's dreams is worth it.


The second verse of the song tells the story of someone moving to Los Angeles to find themselves and make it big in the industry. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has faced the ups and downs of pursuing a career in a crowded and competitive industry. It speaks of the trials and tribulations that come with chasing success, including cancelled meetings and financial struggles. However, Big Sean reminds us that success is the result of commitment, hard work, and perseverance, which he exemplifies by doing the dishes and inspiring his hometown of Detroit to rise above the adversity they face. He ends the song by encouraging the listener to believe in themselves and find out that everything they had been missing was within them all along.


Line by Line Meaning

There's no romancing without the pain
Love doesn't come without hardships and heartbreaks


Just like there's no loss without some gain
Every loss is an opportunity for growth and learning


Just like there's no day without a blessing
Even the worst days have something to be grateful for


Just like no paydays without finessin'
Sometimes success comes from being resourceful and strategic


But when who hurt you's forgiven
Letting go of past pain can lead to more positivity in life


And all the late nights you been wishing
Hard work and dedication can pay off in the end


Finally pay off and go the distance
Achieving your goals is worth persevering through the difficult times


I pray you get everything you missing
Wishing for all the things that will bring happiness and fulfillment


I'm 'bout to delete my Twitter and follow my intuition
Choosing to trust your gut and make decisions based on what feels right


Been in and out the mud, but somehow I'm in mint condition
Despite facing hardships, he's still doing well and thriving


I wonder if granddad woulda seen these Instagram vixens
Thinking about how technology has changed society and how older generations might react


Every fifteen minutes when he had did everything that he did or he didn't
Reflecting on a loved one's life and the legacy they left


It's not about the trophy, it's 'bout what it took to grab it
Success is not just about the end result, but also the journey and hard work involved


And if you feeling stagnate, just know that you attracting the energy
Negative thoughts and feelings can attract more negativity into your life


That you put out there, you a walking magnet
Your attitude and energy can bring positive or negative experiences into your life


New life start with a blank canvas
Moving to a new place can feel like a fresh start


Tryna find yourself, you move to Lost Angeles
Going to Los Angeles to explore and discover more about oneself


Where the camera's off, you still not off camera
In a city where entertainment and media is a big industry, it's hard to escape scrutiny and attention


And that meeting that's supposed to change your life keep getting canceled
Feeling frustrated and disillusioned when opportunities don't go as planned


Swear my prayers gon' get answered before these execs'll answer
Putting faith in a higher power rather than relying on the decisions of executives


Even do the dishes, 'cause you gotta prove to the world how you committed
Going above and beyond to show dedication and hard work


You got a whole city to inspire, it's so cold in the D so through they eyes you on fire
Feeling the pressure to succeed and inspire others in his hometown


Going platinum once like catching lighting in a bottle, but you do it fifty times
Repeating success multiple times is even more impressive than achieving it once


And you find out random bitches can't even compare to commitment
Realizing that meaningless flings are not fulfilling compared to a committed relationship


And you learn hearing doubts doesn't mean you have to listen
Ignoring negative opinions and following his own path


And you can't believe how much you made, not money, a difference
Feeling proud of making a positive impact in the world rather than just accumulating wealth


And find out everything you had was everything you missing
Realizing that everything he needed to be happy and fulfilled was already with him all along




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Aaron Bow, Amaire Carter Johnson, Andwele Gardner, David Biral, Denzel Michael-Akil Baptiste, Gregg Rominiecki, Hannah Jackson, Johan Lenox, Sean Michael Anderson, Travis Darelle Walton

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@herbertgoncalves4345

[Intro]

(Oh, yeah, yeah, oh-oh)

[Pre-Chorus: Big Sean]
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin' (Finally pay off)
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'

[Chorus: Big Sean]
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'
I pray you get everything you missin'
(Oh-oh, oh)

[Verse 1: Big Sean]
I'm 'bout to delete my Twitter and follow my intuition
Been in and out the mud, but somehow I'm in mint condition
I wonder if Granddad would have seen these Instagram vixens
Every fifteen minutes, but he outdid everything that he did or he didn't
I wonder how it feel to be rappin'
Swear that's my fuckin' passion, how it feel to go platinum?
Swear that's my dream, but he too blind to see that
If he doin' what he love in his freetime, then his dream already happened
It's not about the trophy, it's about what it took to grab it
And if you feelin' stagnant, just know you attractin' the energyThat you put out there, you a walkin' magnet
Life can be a struggle, but what isn't that's worth havin'? Huh?

[Pre-Chorus: Big Sean & Dwele]
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin'
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'

[Chorus: Big Sean & Dwele]
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'

[Verse 2: Big Sean]
New life start with a blank canvasTryna find yourself, you moved to Lost Angeles
Where the camera's off, you're still not off camera
And that meeting that's supposed to change your life keep getting canceled
Swear my prayers gon' get answered 'fore these execs'll answer
Shit, expenses get too expensiveBut you gon' do what it takes to do the digitsEven do the dishes
'Cause you gotta prove to the world how you committedYou got a whole city to inspire
It's so cold in the D, so through they eyes, you on fire
Going platinum once like catching lightning in a bottle
But you do it fifty times
And you realize contracts say a lot between the lines
But through the ups and downs, you make a blueprint that the city can build they own way out
And when they do, it's gon' feel like that you almost did it
And you buy everything you want, but it barely make you different
And find out random bitches can't even compare to commitment
And you learn hearin' doubts doesn't mean you have to listen
And you can't believe how much you made, not money, a difference
And find out everything you had was everything you missin'



@caesarperez5797

[Intro]
Mainly, whatever the fuck you say means something
That shit is in you
You ain't gotta try that hard
I just want you to know that
(Oh, yeah, yeah, oh-oh)

[Pre-Chorus: Big Sean]
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin' (Finally pay off)
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'

[Chorus: Big Sean]
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'
I pray you get everything you missin'
(Oh-oh, oh)

[Verse 1: Big Sean]
I'm 'bout to delete my Twitter and follow my intuition
Been in and out the mud, but somehow I'm in mint condition
I wonder if Granddad would have seen these Instagram vixens
Every fifteen minutes, but he outdid everything that he did or he didn't
I wonder how it feel to be rappin'
Swear that's my fuckin' passion, how it feel to go platinum?
Swear that's my dream, but he too blind to see that
If he doin' what he love in his freetime, then his dream already happened
It's not about the trophy, it's about what it took to grab it
And if you feelin' stagnant, just know you attractin' the energy
That you put out there, you a walkin' magnet
Life can be a struggle, but what isn't that's worth havin'? Huh?

[Pre-Chorus: Big Sean & Dwele]
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin'
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'

[Chorus: Big Sean & Dwele]
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'

[Verse 2: Big Sean]
New life start with a blank canvas
Tryna find yourself, you moved to Lost Angeles
Where the camera's off, you're still not off camera
And that meeting that's supposed to change your life keep getting canceled
Swear my prayers gon' get answered 'fore these execs'll answer
Shit, expenses get too expensive
But you gon' do what it takes to do the digits
Even do the dishes
'Cause you gotta prove to the world how you committed
You got a whole city to inspire
It's so cold in the D, so through they eyes, you on fire
Going platinum once like catching lightning in a bottle
But you do it fifty times
And you realize contracts say a lot between the lines
But through the ups and downs, you make a blueprint that the city can build they own way out
And when they do, it's gon' feel like that you almost did it
And you buy everything you want, but it barely make you different
And find out random bitches can't even compare to commitment
And you learn hearin' doubts doesn't mean you have to listen
And you can't believe how much you made, not money, a difference
And find out everything you had was everything you missin'



@JessQT_

Mainly, whatever the fuck you say means something
That shit is in you
Yeah, you ain't gotta try that hard
I just want you to know that
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin'
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'
I pray you get everything you missin'
I'm 'bout to delete my Twitter and follow my intuition
Been in and out the mud, but somehow I'm in mint condition
I wonder if granddad would havе seen these Instagram vixens
Evеry fifty minutes, but he acted everything that he did and we didn't
I wonder how it feel to be rappin'? Swear that's my fuckin' passion
How it feel to go platinum
Swear that's my dream, but he too blind to see that
If you doin' what he love in his freetime
Then his dream already happened
It's not about the trophy, it's about what it took to grab it
And if you feelin' stagnant
Just know you attracting the energy
That you put out there, you a walkin' magnet
Life can be a struggle, but what isn't that's worth havin'? Huh
There's no romancin' without the pain
Just like there's no loss without some gain
Just like there's no day without a blessin'
Just like no paydays without finessin'
But when who hurt you's forgiven
And all the late nights you been wishin'
Finally pay off and go the distance
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin', dawg
I pray you get everything you missin'
Everything you missin'
New life start with a blank canvas
Tryna find yourself, you moved to Lost Angeles
Where the camera's off, you still not off camera
And that meeting that's supposed to change your life
Keep getting canceled
Swear my prayers gon' get answered 'fore these execs'll answer
Shit, expenses get too expensive
But you gon' do what it takes to the digits
Even do the dishes
'CaUse you gotta prove to the world how you committed
You got a whole city doing spirals
It's so cold in the D, so through they eyes, you on fire
Going platinum once like catching lightning in a bottle
But you do it fifty times
And you realize contracts say a lot between the lines
But through the ups and downs
You make a blueprint that the city can build they own way out
And when they do, it's gon' feel like that you almost did it
And you buy everything you want, but it barely make you different
And find out random bitches can't even compare to commitment
And you learn hearing doubts doesn't mean you have to listen
And you can't believe how much you made, not money, a difference
And find out everything you had was everything you missing



All comments from YouTube:

@enockfernandez1144

I quit smoking marijuana everyday, I deleted all social media, I had to upload YouTube after listening to this song. This is beautiful music that it touches the soul. You can’t say that about many. You haven’t failed me yet Sean Don, been here since that Gone getcha some brother. Much love.

@user-uv8pg6mi3x

Peace & prosperity brotha

@enockfernandez1144

Marv Gotnxt likewise brotha

@blazingimpact1

I’m trying to quit smoking everyday bro...I salute you

@trayrill8151

@@blazingimpact1 I jus quit myself bro 3 weeks in now it’s hard bro but yu got this trust 👊🏾

@overdosefranco2325

Bro that feeling when good weed is tempting but when it got you deep then i'm feeling i need to quit it .

@FernandHDZ

this song has me going up when shit is rough, hope yall get everything yall missing

@jordanrhoades3808

Everything you had is everything you’re missin, a lot of times we don’t realize how blessed we are at this exact moment in time. Gotta open your eyes sometimes and remind yourself that.

@lorenzojamisonjr2082

Hope you have a blessed day brother stay smooth

@jordanrhoades3808

Lorenzo Jamison Jr yessir, you as well

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