Originally comprising of Lyane Leigh and American-born Raz-Ma-Taz (Richard Michael Smith), the group started in 1994 and recorded throughout the rest of the 1990s. However by June 1996, both members of the group had left due to a disagreement between Leigh and producer David Brandes. E-Rotic was now comprised of Jeanette Christensen and Terence d'Arby (not to be confused with Terence Trent D'Arby). Lyane Leigh continued to provide vocal work for several albums until 1999 due to contract, but she and Raz-Ma-Taz formed their own group in the meantime, known as SEX Appeal. In October of the same year, d'Arby was replaced by Ché Jouaner.
Christensen left in 2001, and the new vocalist was Yasemin Baysal, previously of the group Das Modul. However, both Jouaner and Baysal left in 2002, and the new vocalist and rapper would be Lydia Madawjewski (who had been providing vocals since Lyane Leigh's departure in 1999) and Robert Spehar. However, it has been revealed that the actual rap performer for the group in the studio has actually been the producer David Brandes.
Missing you
E-Rotic Lyrics
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Missing you
So many nights of loneliness
Just dreaming of every sweet caress
I miss you
And I still long to be with you
The ocean of time keeps flowing on
Roses of love are dead and gone
Without you
My heart is crying without you
Oh baby I'm missing you
Miss the light in your eyes when I found you
Can't you see I'm still missing you
Miss the magic of love that's around you
That was breaking my heart in two
Oh baby I'm missing you
So many nights of jealousy
Asking myself where can you be
I need you
Baby I know how to treat you
I wonder if you too feel the same
And crying for love can't be a shame
I love you
You can believe me, I love you
I'm missing you
Oh baby I'm missing you
I'm missing you
The lyrics of E-Rotic's "Missing You" express the singer's deep feelings of longing and sadness in the midst of separation from a loved one. The use of repetition in the chorus, "Oh baby I'm missing you, missing you," emphasizes the emotional weight of the song. The first verse talks about the loneliness the singer has endured, dreaming of caresses and feeling the absence of their loved one. The ocean of time is a metaphor for the passage of time without the loved one, and the "roses of love" represent the memories of that time that are now gone.
The second verse is centered on jealousy and wondering where the loved one might be. Despite the physical distance between the singer and their loved one, they still have strong feelings of love and desire to be with them. The line "crying for love can't be a shame" shows that the singer is willing to express their vulnerability, as they cannot hide their emotions any longer. The repetition of "I love you" at the end of the verse serves as a reminder that their love is still there.
Overall, the song is a powerful expression of the emotions that come with being separated from someone you love. It's a reminder that even in the face of distance and time, love can still be strong.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh baby I'm missing you
The singer is expressing that they miss their loved one.
Missing you
The singer reiterates that they are missing their loved one.
So many nights of loneliness
The singer has spent many lonely nights without their loved one.
Just dreaming of every sweet caress
During these lonely nights, the artist has been dreaming of the physical affection they once had with their loved one.
I miss you
The artist continues to express their longing for their loved one.
And I still long to be with you
The singer has not given up hope for a reunion with their loved one.
The ocean of time keeps flowing on
Time continues to move forward, regardless of the singer's desire to be with their loved one.
Roses of love are dead and gone
The romantic gestures that the artist and their loved one once shared are now distant memories.
Without you
The artist is expressing the negative impact that the absence of their loved one has had on their life.
My heart is crying without you
The artist's longing for their loved one has left them feeling emotional and distressed.
Miss the light in your eyes when I found you
The singer is reminiscing about the joy and happiness their loved one brought into their life.
Can't you see I'm still missing you
The artist is pleading with their loved one to understand how much they are missed.
Miss the magic of love that's around you
The singer is expressing their longing for the romantic atmosphere their loved one created when they were together.
That was breaking my heart in two
The pain of missing their loved one is causing the singer a great deal of emotional distress.
So many nights of jealousy
In addition to loneliness, the singer has also experienced feelings of jealousy while separated from their loved one.
Asking myself where can you be
The artist is wondering about the whereabouts of their loved one, further emphasizing their longing for a reunion.
I need you
The artist is acknowledging their dependence on their loved one for emotional fulfillment.
Baby I know how to treat you
The singer is confident in their ability to treat their loved one well, despite any previous shortcomings.
I wonder if you too feel the same
The singer is expressing their uncertainty about whether or not their loved one feels the same level of longing and affection for them.
And crying for love can't be a shame
The artist is asserting that it is not shameful to express one's emotions and desire for love.
I love you
The artist is reaffirming their love for their absent loved one.
You can believe me, I love you
The artist is imploring their loved one to trust and believe in their love and desire for a future together.
I'm missing you
The singer concludes the song by restating their lingering feelings of longing for their loved one.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Charles Alan Sandford, John Charles Waite, Mark Leonard, Roberto Casini
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