Miss You
Dynamics (The) Lyrics
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And miss it each night and day
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
The longer I stay away
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Where mockingbirds used to sing
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
The moonlight on the bayou
A Creole tune that fills the air
I dream about magnolias in bloom
And I'm wishin' I was there
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
More than I miss New Orleans
The song "Miss You" by The Dynamics is a tribute to the city of New Orleans and the feelings of longing and nostalgia that come with missing it. The lyrics express a deep emotional attachment to the city, as the singer reminisces about the sights and sounds of New Orleans that he misses dearly. The opening lines set the tone for the song, asking the question "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?" and the rest of the song serves as a poetic answer to that question.
The singer describes the specific things he misses about the city, such as "the moss-covered vines" and "tall sugar pines", both of which are characteristic features of the Louisiana landscape. He also mentions the sound of mockingbirds and the lazy flow of the Mississippi River, which are both evocative of the slow, relaxed pace of life in New Orleans. The final verse is perhaps the most poignant, as the singer confesses that he misses someone he cares for even more than he misses the city itself.
Overall, the song is a testament to the enduring appeal of New Orleans as a cultural icon and a source of inspiration for artists of all kinds. The poignant lyrics and soulful melody capture the essence of a place that has captured the hearts of many people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans
Do you understand the feeling of longing for New Orleans
And miss it each night and day
To miss New Orleans always and constantly
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
I am confident that my longing is real and growing
The longer I stay away
The more I am away from New Orleans
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Longing to see the mosses and tall sugar pines again
Where mockingbirds used to sing
A place where mockingbirds used to sing
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
I desire to see the old and slow-moving Mississippi again
Hurrying into Spring
Moving towards the season of Spring
The moonlight on the bayou
The glow of the moon on the bayou
A Creole tune that fills the air
A lively and cultural melody permeating the atmosphere
I dream about magnolias in bloom
Longing to witness the beauty of magnolias blooming
And I'm wishin' I was there
Wishing to be present in New Orleans
When that's where you left your heart
When New Orleans is where I left my heart and soul
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
Additionally, I am longing for the one I love and cherish
More than I miss New Orleans
My longing for the one I care for outweighs my yearning for New Orleans
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@juanitocosta5469
Esta canción grita a playa. Muchas gracias por ese regalo que escuché de una pareja surfista en Playa Las Gatas en el maravilloso estado de Guerrero
@aldernipwit
Absolutely love this version of this already wicked original. People need to hear this version!
@The0ceanwave
Wow. Awesome Rolling Stones cover!!! Love this.
@BassGuitarInstrumental
Some excellent bass here!
@manonperroy8981
So cool !
@rbaldo914
unbelievable version
@nufaralb333
Great !!!!!!!!
@johnhenryp3879
Like this one...
@Eyesorewishiwasdead
I Miss You Faith
@josesantisteban8561
Thank You!