Missing You
Cheryl Ladd Lyrics
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Show how you really care
With whispers of love and affection
And a kiss for my memory to share
I′m leaving tonight with the notion
I'm taking the midnight flight
Give me one final word of devotion
Missing you I feel compelled to return dear
Missing you will be the easy part
Missing you I feel as though you′d be right here
Cause I carry you away in my heart
I'm in love with your wonderful warmth
I'm in love because you understand
That leaving is never a problem
Because returning is a part of the plan
Now since I′ve come home to the kisses
I sparkle and smile and love dear
Like something knew, a knew me and you
This love is gonna last again
Missing you I feel compelled to return dear
Missing you will be the easy part
Missing you I feel as though you′d be right here
Cause I carry you away in my heart.
The lyrics to Cheryl Ladd's song "Missing You" is about a woman who is leaving someone she loves and is asking for a final moment of devotion before she takes off on a midnight flight. She wants to carry with her the memories of love and affection - a smile, a whisper, and a kiss. Even though she knows that missing the person she loves will not be easy, she feels compelled to return to them because she carries them away in her heart. The song conveys an emotional expression of love and the importance of the memories of the person we love.
The lyrics of "Missing You" show the listener the depth of love that can exist between two people. The woman leaving wants to cherish every memory of the person she loves and take them with her on her journey. The lyrics suggest that in love, it is not just the happy moments that we cherish but also the moments of sadness and longing. The first paragraph suggests that love is rooted in affection and that the woman sees value in these gentle moments. The second and third paragraphs suggest that love is stronger than distance, that it endures beyond physical separation, and that it grounds us in our memories.
Line by Line Meaning
Give me a smile to remember
Please show me a genuine, lasting smile so that I can have a fond memory of you
Show how you really care
Demonstrate your true feelings for me
With whispers of love and affection
Express your love for me softly, with tenderness
And a kiss for my memory to share
Give me a kiss that will stay with me as a cherished memory
I'm leaving tonight with the notion
I have made up my mind to leave tonight
I'm taking the midnight flight
I will be departing on the flight that leaves at midnight
Give me one final word of devotion
Say something to show your unwavering commitment to me before I go
So I can take it with me in the night
I want to be able to hold onto your words as I depart
Missing you I feel compelled to return dear
I miss you so much that I feel a strong urge to come back to you
Missing you will be the easy part
The hardest part of leaving will be missing you
Missing you I feel as though you'd be right here
The memories of you are so vivid that it feels like you're still here with me
Cause I carry you away in my heart
You hold a special place in my heart and I will always have you with me
I'm in love with your wonderful warmth
I'm deeply in love with your kind and loving nature
I'm in love because you understand
One of the reasons I love you is because you truly comprehend me
That leaving is never a problem
I don't have any reservations about leaving because I know that our love can survive distance
Because returning is a part of the plan
I plan on coming back to you, so leaving isn't goodbye forever
Now since I've come home to the kisses
Since I've returned to the tenderness of your kisses
I sparkle and smile and love dear
I'm overflowing with love and joy since I'm with you again
Like something new, a knew me and you
It feels like our love has been resurrected and refreshed upon my return
This love is gonna last again
Our love is going to endure once more
Writer(s): Matthew Wilder
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@Sande129
Fabulous!