Here is some background information on Dave Barnes from the Mine To Love Songfacts: Barnes gained a lot of recognition after his song "God Gave Me You" became a hit single for Blake Shelton. Barnes' fifth album, Stories To Tell was his first release since his breakthrough. The album was recorded in Los Angeles with producer John Fields, marking the first time Barnes had recorded outside of his home town Nashville. It was released on March 13, 2012.
Missing you
Dave Barnes Lyrics
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A part that I get can't back
I'll always lack
My life in came two
This is the second act
The healing half
Maybe this is how this goes
We had a lifetime forever
You and me together
I'd pick you up and we go
Some place only we'd know
Summer, whole life
Stay up dreaming all night
There was so much for us to do
I guess I'm missing you
No you can't prepare
As soon as the call came in
The hurt began
All of us down here
I guess we're getting back
At least we try
And that's just the way it goes
Take it from one who knows
We had a lifetime forever
You and me together
I'd pick you up and we'd go
Some place only we know
Summer, whole life
Stay up dreaming all night
There was so much for us to do
I guess I'm missing you
I see you in the sunset
Before the night
You come on without warning
And I guess this takes time
But I know I'm gonna be fine
Without
A lifetime forever
Of you and me together
I'd pick you up and we'd go
Some place only we know
Summer, whole life
Stay up dreaming all night
There was so much left here for us to do
I guess I'm missing you
(oh, I guess I'm missing) I guess I'm missing you
The song "Missing You" by Dave Barnes is a heartfelt tribute to a loved one who has passed away. The lyrics speak to the pain of losing someone who was an integral part of the singer's life, and the challenges of coping with that loss. The opening verse sets the tone, with lines like "You were a part of me, a part that I can't get back, I'll always lack". Here, the singer is acknowledging that the person who has passed away was not just a casual acquaintance, but a significant presence in their life, and one that will be sorely missed.
The chorus of the song provides a moment of sweet nostalgia, as the singer describes the happy memories they shared with their loved one: "We had a lifetime forever, you and me together, I'd pick you up and we'd go, someplace only we know". This verse is particularly poignant, as it highlights the unique bond between the singer and their loved one, and the experiences they shared that no one else can fully understand. The closing lines of the song provide a bittersweet resolution, acknowledging that the pain of loss may linger, but that the singer will eventually find a way to move on and find peace.
Overall, "Missing You" is a touching tribute to the power of love, and the enduring impact that a loved one can have even after they are gone. It captures the many emotions that come with grief and loss, but ultimately offers hope for healing and moving forward.
Line by Line Meaning
You were a part of me
You were an essential part of my being
A part that I get can't back
A part that is irretrievable once lost
I'll always lack
I will forever feel incomplete
My life in came two
My life was divided into two parts
This is the second act
This part of my life is the continuation of the previous one
The healing half
The part where I try to heal and recover
Maybe this is how this goes
Perhaps this is just how things are
Nobody seems to know
No one has the answers to life's uncertainties
We had a lifetime forever
We had all the time in the world together
You and me together
Just the two of us, side by side
I'd pick you up and we go
I would take you on adventures with me
Some place only we'd know
A secret place, just for the two of us
Summer, whole life
A season of excitement and freedom, encompassing our lifetime
Stay up dreaming all night
Spend nights imagining the possibilities of our future together
There was so much for us to do
We had endless plans and aspirations
I guess I'm missing you
I realize how much I miss you and our life together
No you can't prepare
You can't ready yourself for unexpected loss
As soon as the call came in
The moment we found out about your passing
The hurt began
The pain of losing you started
All of us down here
All of us on earth
I guess we're getting back
Trying to recover from the tragedy
At least we try
We are doing our best to move on
And that's just the way it goes
This is just life's way of dealing with things
Take it from one who knows
Listen to someone who has gone through this before
I see you in the sunset
You come to mind when I see the beauty of dusk
Before the night
Before darkness takes over
You come on without warning
Memories of you sometimes come unexpectedly
And I guess this takes time
Healing and moving on from loss cannot be rushed
But I know I'm gonna be fine
I have faith that I will eventually be okay
Without
Even without you physically beside me
There was so much left here for us to do
There were still so many plans and dreams we had yet to fulfill
I guess I'm missing you
I'm still feeling your absence and wishing you were here
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