Missing
Dancing On Tables Lyrics

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Looking back at you
I remember what we used to do
And I would never see your point of view
Even if I really needed to
And it′s hard and I miss when you speak to me
And the words that you sing echo in my ears
Now my phone never rings and I need you to say
Why won't you come over

Oh, how am I going to get through this
Oh, do anything for someone you miss
Looking at it now
If only we had compromised somehow
And the way we used to scream and shout
What the hell was that thing all about?
And it′s hard and I miss when you speak to me
And the words that you sing echo in my ears
Now my phone never rings and I need you to say
Why won't you come over
Oh, how am I going to get through this
Oh, do anything for someone you miss
Oh, how am I going to get through this
Oh, do anything for someone you miss
And it's hard for you
And it′s hard for me
And we think too much
It should be so easy
And it′s hard for you
And it's hard for me
And we think too much
It should be so easy
Oh, how am I going to get through this
Oh, do anything for someone you miss

Oh, how am I going to get through this
Oh, do anything for someone you miss

Overall Meaning

In the song Missing by Dancing On Tables, the singer is reflecting on a past relationship and the feelings of longing that come with it. The singer is looking back at the relationship and seems to regret not being more understanding of their partner’s perspective. They sing about missing the way their partner used to talk to them and how the words they would sing echo in their ears. The singer’s phone never rings anymore and they feel an overwhelming need for their partner to come back into their life. They struggle with how to get through the pain of missing someone that they care about so deeply.

The chorus repeats the idea of doing anything for someone you miss and how difficult it is to get through the pain of missing someone. The two people in the relationship seem to have had trouble communicating with each other, as evidenced by the way they would scream and shout instead of compromising. The singer can’t help but wonder what that was all about and expresses a sense of confusion and regret for how things turned out.

The bridge of the song is particularly powerful as it suggests that the relationship was not easy for either person involved. Despite the struggles, the singer still wishes that things could be easier and that they could find a way to reconnect. Overall, the song is about the pain of missing someone and the regret that comes with not being able to make a relationship work.

Line by Line Meaning

Looking back at you
Reflecting on the past moments shared with the person being addressed

I remember what we used to do
Recalling the actions and activities they did together in the past

And I would never see your point of view
Admitting to being stubborn and refusing to understand the other person's perspective

Even if I really needed to
Acknowledging that it was difficult to empathize with the other person but recognizing the importance of doing so

And it's hard and I miss when you speak to me
Feeling the pain of not being able to hear from the other person anymore

And the words that you sing echo in my ears
Recalling the music and messages the other person shared through their singing

Now my phone never rings and I need you to say
Acknowledging the silence and the desire to hear from the other person again

Why won't you come over
Asking the other person to reconcile and return to each other's lives

Oh, how am I going to get through this
Expressing the pain and difficulty of moving on without the other person

Oh, do anything for someone you miss
Showing how much the other person means and the lengths one is willing to go to bridge the divide

Looking at it now
Reflecting on the current situation and perspective

If only we had compromised somehow
Expressing regret at not finding a way to reach a mutual agreement or understanding

And the way we used to scream and shout
Reflecting on past arguments and disagreements

What the hell was that thing all about?
Questioning the relevance or importance of past fights and misunderstandings

And it's hard for you
Recognizing that the other person is also going through a difficult time

And it's hard for me
Acknowledging that the writer is struggling too

And we think too much
Noticing how the two parties are overthinking the situation

It should be so easy
Wondering why it can't be effortless and straightforward

Writer(s): Callum Thomas, Robbie Mcskimming, Gregor Stobie, Hamish Finlayson, Michael Waterworth

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Comments from YouTube:

@Antxia9413

from Bilbao good luck, brilliant song!!!🔥🔥🔥👏

@SuperPippopop

5y↑6

Saw these guys at Rock city Nottingham for the first time in May 2019.. This song in particular really gripped me. Superb band who are destined for glory.