Missing Link
Hives Lyrics
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Loose your mind before it could even begin
Missing link it might be what you got, so won't you give it a shot
So you do it all the same and you do it all again
You wake up in the morning and you ain't got a friend
Your boss is coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Back into trouble again
Missing link has got you beaten, battered, bruised
If you had a problem now it's two
Missing link he took you down a notch so won't you give it a shot
You're always under pressure
It's harder to be sane when
You wake up and you realize that every day's the same
You can't go back to work and now you know just who to blame, ain't it a shame?
Back into trouble again
Missing link I know you tried to cut him loose
But missing link is still a part of you
Think you lost him but it ain't exactly showing
Got you by the neck and now there ain't no way of knowing
Pretend you got a will but you know just where it's going
Missing link has got you standing on the brink
Left the world to rot and to stink
Left the world you pick up the pieces of the puzzle
And now you get a lot of work done but you don't get a cent
You wake up in the morning and do it all again
Your landlords coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Back into trouble again
The lyrics of The Hives' "Missing Link" speak of a person who feels they are stuck in a repetition of failures and are unable to break free from it. They urge the person to not give up and try to persevere through their current situation. The "missing link" refers to the thing that the person needs to find in order to break free from their pattern of loss and defeat. However, despite their efforts to cut it loose, they still find themselves unable to escape the grip of the "missing link." The song speaks of the struggles of trying to break free from stagnation and repeating negative patterns, and the frustration and pain that comes with it.
The lyrics of "Missing Link" are reflective of The Hives' overall style of high energy garage rock, with driving guitars and pounding drums. The song was released on their 2004 album "Tyrannosaurus Hives," which was critically acclaimed for its ability to capture the raw energy of their live performances. The Hives are known for their distinctive black-and-white dress code and impeccable style, and the band has been active since 1993.
Line by Line Meaning
If you give up too recently and follow every whim
Don't give up too easily and follow your every desire
Loose your mind before it could even begin
You'll become crazy before even starting
Missing link it might be what you got, so won't you give it a shot
You may have what's missing, so try it
So you do it all the same and you do it all again
You keep doing the same thing over and over
You wake up in the morning and you ain't got a friend
You wake up alone and friendless
Your boss is coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Your boss and rent are problems you're facing
Back into trouble again
You're back in trouble again
Missing link has got you beaten, battered, bruised
What's missing has beat you up
If you had a problem now it's two
Now you have two problems
Missing link he took you down a notch so won't you give it a shot
The missing piece has caused problems, but still try
You're always under pressure
You're always under stress
It's harder to be sane when
Staying sane is difficult when
You wake up and you realize that every day's the same
Every day is repetitive and unchanging
You can't go back to work and now you know just who to blame, ain't it a shame?
You can't go back to work and it's your fault, what a pity
Missing link I know you tried to cut him loose
You tried to get rid of the missing piece
But missing link is still a part of you
But what's missing is still with you
Think you lost him but it ain't exactly showing
You think you lost it, but it's not clear
Got you by the neck and now there ain't no way of knowing
It has a hold on you and you can't predict
Pretend you got a will but you know just where it's going
You pretend to be in control, but you know how it will end
Missing link has got you standing on the brink
What's missing has brought you to the edge
Left the world to rot and to stink
Left the world to decay and smell bad
Left the world you pick up the pieces of the puzzle
You're left to pick up the missing pieces
And now you get a lot of work done but you don't get a cent
You work a lot, but without pay
You wake up in the morning and do it all again
You repeat the same cycle every day
Your landlords coming down on you and you can't pay the rent and then
Your landlord is pressuring you and you can't afford rent
Back into trouble again
You're back in trouble again
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: RANDY FITZSIMMONS
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