I Miss You
Honeydogs Lyrics
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It's hard to be away
But I guess that's what I meant when I said "I do"
And you said it too
I can't get used to this
No matter how hard I try
But if it goes on too much longer
I'll probably die
Just because I've been away so long
And just because I'm not that strong
Just because a pretty woman turns me on
Doesn't mean I'm gonna be a fool
And give up what I got with you
I miss your laughing lips
I miss your eyes and hips
Do you miss me?
'Cause I miss you
In a week or two
I'm coming home to you
And when I get back there's a lot of things
A lot of things that we're gonna do
I always think about the things you said
I always think about you in bed
Sometimes I try to think of something instead
But we make love for hours in my head
I miss your laughing lips
I miss your eyes and hips
Do you miss me?
'Cause I miss you
I been away so long
Right or wrong
Sometimes I can't even sing a song
I'm comin' there
I'm just about gone
I'm gonna love you all night long
In a week or two
I'm coming home to you
And when I get back there's a lot of things
A lot of things that we're gonna do
Just because I've been away so long
And just because I'm not that strong
Just because a pretty woman turns me on
Doesn't mean I'm gonna be a fool
And give up what I got with you
I miss your laughing lips
I miss your eyes and hips
Do you miss me?
'Cause I miss you
The Honeydogs’ “I Miss You” expresses the pain of being away from the one you love. The opening line sets the tone, as the singer describes gray days and the difficulty of being separated from their spouse. They acknowledge that this is part of the commitment they made when they got married, and that their partner feels the same way. Despite their best efforts, though, time apart is a struggle that wears them down: “I can’t get used to this / No matter how hard I try / But if it goes on too much longer / I’ll probably die.”
The chorus reveals the depth of the singer’s longing. They miss their partner’s lips, eyes, and hips, and they wonder whether their partner feels the same: “Do you miss me? / ‘Cause I miss you.” They express a determination to return to their partner, promising to make up for lost time: “And when I get back there’s a lot of things / A lot of things that we’re gonna do.” The second verse again emphasizes the physical and emotional distance between the couple, with the singer fantasizing about what they could be doing together instead of dwelling on their loneliness. They reaffirm their love and commitment in the final verse, repeating the refrain that just because they’re tempted by other women doesn’t mean they would give up what they have with their spouse.
Overall, “I Miss You” conveys the pain and longing of a long-distance relationship in a straightforward and heartfelt manner, with simple yet effective lyrics that capture the feelings of anyone who has been apart from the one they love.
Line by Line Meaning
Days are cold and gray
The days are dull and cheerless without you
It's hard to be away
Being away from you is very difficult
But I guess that's what I meant when I said "I do"
I knew that being apart would be tough but I still wanted to marry you
And you said it too
You also agreed to marry me despite the distance
I can't get used to this
No matter how much time passes, I cannot get used to being away from you
No matter how hard I try
Despite my efforts, it's still very challenging for me
But if it goes on too much longer
If this separation goes on for much longer
I'll probably die
I might just perish without you around
Just because I've been away so long
Just because I've been gone for this extended period
And just because I'm not that strong
And just because I'm not very resilient
Just because a pretty woman turns me on
Just because I'm physically attracted to other women
Doesn't mean I'm gonna be a fool
It doesn't mean I'll be foolish enough to risk what I have with you
And give up what I got with you
And sacrifice what we have together
I miss your laughing lips
I miss your smile and the sound of your laughter
I miss your eyes and hips
I miss looking into your eyes and your sensual figure
Do you miss me?
Do you feel the same way about me?
'Cause I miss you
Because I really miss you
In a week or two
It won't be too long now
I'm coming home to you
I'm finally returning to be with you
And when I get back there's a lot of things
And when I return, there's so much we'll get to do
A lot of things that we're gonna do
There are many things we'll do together when I'm back
I always think about the things you said
I often remember all the things you've said to me
I always think about you in bed
I always think about you when I'm in bed, alone
Sometimes I try to think of something instead
I try to think of other things, but it's difficult
But we make love for hours in my head
In my mind, we're intimate for hours
I been away so long
I've been gone for so long
Right or wrong
No matter what, I had to go
Sometimes I can't even sing a song
Sometimes my heart aches so much that I can't even sing
I'm comin' there
I'm headed toward you
I'm just about gone
I'm nearly there
I'm gonna love you all night long
When I'm back, I'm going to cherish and adore you all night
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM L. LEVY, NOAH LEVY, THOMAS BORSCHEID, TRENT NORTON
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