Missing
Half Tangerine Lyrics

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You′re missing all the things
That are worth fighting for,
All the consequences
Of a troubled love.

You're missing every chance
To look me in the eye,
To wake up in the morning

By somebody′s side.

And love me and hate me
I'll be so confused,
I'm just starting to learn
And I want to break lose.

I′ll hold you when you′re down
Like I've done before,
But I won′t be around,
And you won't even know.
Waste every word on you
Breaking all my rules.
I′ll love you even when
You say good bye.

I'm missing all the things
That are worth fighting for,
All the consequences
Of a quiet love.

I′m missing every chance,
To look me in the eye,
To wake up in the morning
By somebody's side.

And love me and hate me
I'll be so confused.
I′m just starting to learn
And I want to break lose.

I′ll hold you when you're down
Like I′ve done before,
But I won't be around,
And you won′t even know.
Waste every word on you
Breaking all my rules.

I'll love you even when
I say good bye.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Half Tangerine's song "Missing" are about a relationship that is not fulfilling, where the singer feels like they are missing out on the things that make love worth fighting for. The singer feels like they are missing out on the genuine connection that comes from looking someone in the eye, waking up with someone, and being there for them in their time of need. However, despite this feeling of dissatisfaction, the singer is still willing to love their partner through their confusion and even after they say goodbye.

The song seems to explore the push and pull of being in an unfulfilling relationship – wanting to break free and find something more satisfying, but also feeling compelled to stay and make things work. The line "I'm just starting to learn and I want to break lose" captures this feeling of being at a crossroads, where the singer is beginning to realize what they want and need, but is not quite ready to make the leap.

Overall, the lyrics of "Missing" emphasize the importance of having a fulfilling relationship, where one feels seen, heard, and loved. The singer's willingness to love even when their partner is not reciprocating reflects the complexity of relationships, where feelings and actions are not always aligned.

Line by Line Meaning

You're missing all the things That are worth fighting for, All the consequences Of a troubled love.
You're not valuing the important aspects of a relationship, and you're not considering the repercussions of a problematic love.

You're missing every chance To look me in the eye, To wake up in the morning By somebody's side.
You're not taking advantage of opportunities to connect with me intimately or to experience the comfort of waking up next to someone.

And love me and hate me I'll be so confused, I'm just starting to learn And I want to break lose.
You're giving me mixed signals, causing me to feel uncertain about where I stand with you. I'm still figuring things out and wanting to break free from this emotional turmoil.

I'll hold you when you're down Like I've done before, But I won't be around, And you won't even know.
I'll support you through your difficult times, as I have in the past, but I won't be there for you to rely on, and you may not even realize that I'm gone.

Waste every word on you Breaking all my rules. I'll love you even when You say good bye.
I'm using words to try to express my feelings, even though it goes against my usual behavior. I'll continue to love you even if/when you choose to leave.

I'm missing all the things That are worth fighting for, All the consequences Of a quiet love.
I'm also not fully valuing what this relationship could be, and I'm not considering the outcomes of a more subdued love.

I'm missing every chance, To look me in the eye, To wake up in the morning By somebody's side.
I'm also not seizing the opportunities to connect with you at a deeper level or to experience the comfort of shared mornings.

And love me and hate me I'll be so confused. I'm just starting to learn And I want to break lose.
I'm similarly being given conflicting signals that leave me feeling unsettled. I'm in the process of discovering more about myself and wanting to break free from this confusion.

I'll hold you when you're down Like I've done before, But I won't be around, And you won't even know.
I'll continue to be there for you in times of need but will eventually leave, and you may not even realize it.

Waste every word on you Breaking all my rules. I'll love you even when I say good bye.
I'm expressing myself in ways I typically wouldn't and continuing to love you despite the inevitable goodbye that will come.

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