Miss You
J.Rawls feat.Jonell 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 J. Rawls feat. Jonell is a beautiful tribute to the city of New Orleans, and the feeling of nostalgia and longing that comes from being away from something you love. The opening lines ask a poignant question, "Do you know what it means to miss New Orleans?" They set the tone for the rest of the song, which provides a vivid and emotional portrait of the city and all the things that make it special.
Rawls and Jonell both express a deep connection to the city--they "miss it each night and day" and describe the feeling as "getting stronger the longer I stay away." The lyrics paint a picture of the natural beauty of Louisiana, from the "moss-covered vines" and "tall sugar pines" to the "old lazy Mississippi" that rushes forth in the springtime. But it's not just the scenery that's missed--there's a longing for the music of the city, with a "Creole tune that fills the air," and the "moonlight on the bayou" that sets the mood.
At the heart of the song, however, is a sense of personal connection that goes beyond the physical city. Rawls and Jonell both miss "the one I care for" more than they miss New Orleans itself. This poignant sentiment conveys the idea that the city and the person are intertwined in a way that's hard to separate. It's clear that for the singers, the city is more than just a physical place--it's a symbol of home, love, and belonging.
Overall, "Miss You" is a moving tribute to the unique spirit of New Orleans, and the ways in which it can speak to our hearts and souls even when we're far away.
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
Feeling the absence of the city every day and night.
I know I'm not wrong, the feeling's getting stronger
I'm not mistaken, the desire is increasing.
The longer I stay away
The more distance I put between myself and the city.
Miss the moss-covered vines, tall sugar pines
Longing for the plant-covered vegetation and tall trees.
Where mockingbirds used to sing
The spot where the mockingbirds once sang.
I'd love to see that old lazy Mississippi
I would enjoy viewing the slow-moving Mississippi River.
Hurrying into Spring
The river flooding its banks and bringing vegetation to life in Spring.
The moonlight on the bayou
The reflection of the moon on the swampy bayou.
A Creole tune that fills the air
Music indigenous to the New Orleans Afro-Caribbean culture.
I dream about magnolias in bloom
Fantasizing about the blooming magnolias.
And I'm wishin' I was there
Wanting to be in New Orleans.
When that's where you left your heart
When the city is where your heart remains.
And there's one thing more, I miss the one I care for
Apart from the city, I miss the person I love.
More than I miss New Orleans
I miss my loved one more than the city itself.
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