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James Hersey is an independent solo project/band. The 24 year old guitarist writes, produces, and performs soulful songs with unique pop sensibility and vocals. Launched in Vienna, Austria (home to half of his family) in 2010, James rapidly gained support from major alternative outlets as well as mainstream media. His current single "Don't Say Maybe" is charting in the Top-5, and his mixtape "TWELVE" earned him an Artist Of The Month title at Radio FM4.
Sold-out shows in his hometown, as well as support slots and collaborations with the likes of Train, Left Boy, and Manu Delago (Bjork) promise a long career for the young singer songwriter.
Available Releases:
TWELVE (Mixtape) - December 2012
Forever Yours (Single) - October 2012
All I Want (Single) – June 2012
It Ain’t Over (Single) – November 2011
Stand Up For You (Single) – May 2011
James Hersey EP – June 2010
Miss You
James Hersey Lyrics
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What it means to be yours
What it means to be more, more
What it means to be more, ah
Show me
What a difference you make
What a word that you say now could mean
When it's over and it comes time for change
'Cause I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone, ah
Show me
How to get what you give
How to let go and live, live
How to let go and live, ah
Show me
What a life this could be
What a promise you make now could mean
When the day comes that everything you see
Is without me
'Cause I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone, ah
'Cause I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you, ah
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you, ah
I'm gonna miss you
I'm gonna miss you, ooh
In this song, James Hersey is pleading with someone to show him how to truly love and be loved. He wants to know what it means to be someone's and to have someone be his. He wants to understand the depth of a connection with another person and what it takes to create a meaningful relationship that lasts. The chorus repeats his fear that, once this person is gone, he will deeply miss them, and he wants to make sure that he has learned everything he needs to know from them before that happens.
The verses show his fear of being alone once this person leaves. James is asking this person to teach him how to let go and live fully. He refers to the promises they made each other and how important they are in making the relationship work. The fear of losing this person is so intense that he is willing to learn everything taught to him before it's too late.
Overall, the song captures the fear and anxiety of losing someone you deeply care about and the desperation to learn everything you can about them before they are gone forever.
Line by Line Meaning
Show me
The singer is asking someone to demonstrate or teach them something
What it means to be yours
The singer wants to know the full meaning of being someone's significant other
What it means to be more, more
The singer asks to learn how to become more involved and connected with their partner
What it means to be more, ah
The artist emphasizes their desire to learn how to become a better partner
Show me
The artist repeats their request for guidance and instruction
What a difference you make
The singer acknowledges the positive impact their partner has had on their life
What a word that you say now could mean
The singer recognizes the importance of their partner's words and how they can shape their relationship
When it's over and it comes time for change
The artist is aware that change is inevitable and is preparing for the possibility of the relationship ending
'Cause I'm gonna miss you
The artist expresses their sadness and longing for their partner
I'm gonna miss you when you're gone
The artist knows that they will feel the absence of their partner when they are no longer together
I'm gonna miss you
The singer repeats their lament for their partner leaving
Show me
The artist continues to ask for guidance and instruction
How to get what you give
The singer wants to know how to reciprocate their partner's love and affection
How to let go and live, live
The singer is seeking advice on how to move on and live their life without their partner
How to let go and live, ah
The singer emphasizes the difficulty of letting go but acknowledges that it is necessary for them to move forward
Show me
The artist reiterates their request for guidance and instruction
What a life this could be
The artist imagines the potential happiness they could experience with their partner
What a promise you make now could mean
The singer notes the significance of promises made in their relationship and the impact they could have on their future
When the day comes that everything you see
The singer anticipates the possibility of their partner moving on completely and seeing a future without them
Is without me
The artist accepts the possibility of their partner leaving and living a life without them
'Cause I'm gonna miss you
The artist repeats their lament for their partner leaving
I'm gonna miss you, ah
The artist once again expresses their sadness and longing for their partner
I'm gonna miss you
The singer emphasizes their enduring feelings of loss for their partner
I'm gonna miss you, ooh
The artist's longing for their partner is further emphasized
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Hersey
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@NotKriv
This guy's voice is awesome, I wish more people could recognize his talent!
@JuliaFeoktistova
Loved this remix from the start. Then, when my husband passed away last December, this song came with a new meaning. My hymn, my savor, that gives me strength. SiriusXm, please continue to play this song!
@Its_Scary
Prayers to you! ((HUG))
@nate7002
💕
@davidsdmitruks3756
Listening this for only two years now....couldn't have appeared in my life at a better time ❤️
@nexxtocomeup5398
I am at work and just heard this beautiful song!
@tgatez3566
Heard this while driving on the coast of California, I couldn't stop crying out of pure joy and thinking about all the memories I can remember of my family. Could I please use this for a video of mine? I will give you credit.
@evafidanabdullayeva2622
This version can't be compared with the original one, because this one is another world, where you are happy in all ocassions
@duaaali3461
king of underrated.
@thomasbroadwater2214
This remix is just soooooo right. Love it.