I Still Miss Someone
Johnny Cash Lyrics


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They'll probably take that word out of it

At my door the leaves are falling
A cold wild wind will come
Sweethearts walk by together
And I still miss someone

I go out on a party
And look for a little fun
But I find a darkened corner
'Cause I still miss someone

Oh, no I never got over those blue eyes
I see them every where
I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there

I wonder if she's sorry
For leavin' what we'd begun




There's someone for me somewhere
And I still miss someone

Overall Meaning

The song "I Still Miss Someone" by Johnny Cash is about an experience in which the singer is trying to move on from a past relationship but is struggling to do so. The first verse sets the tone for the song by describing the autumn season where the leaves are falling and a cold wild wind is blowing. Despite the beauty around him, he still feels a sense of loneliness and missing someone he once loved. The singer then goes on to describe going out and looking for a little fun, but still cannot escape the feeling of missing his past love. He comes to terms with the fact that he never got over those blue eyes and misses the way his past love would hold him.


The lyrics "I wonder if she's sorry for leavin' what we'd begun, there's someone for me somewhere and I still miss someone" suggest that the singer has come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over and he needs to move on. He accepts that there may be someone else out there for him, but he still misses this person who left. The repetition of the line "and I still miss someone" throughout the song emphasizes the struggle the singer is experiencing, which is relatable to many people who have lost a past love.


In conclusion, "I Still Miss Someone" is a beautiful yet melancholy song that reflects on the pain of lost love. The power of the song lies in the ability to connect with the emotions of the singer and the recognition that missing someone can be a long-lasting experience.


Line by Line Meaning

They'll probably take that word out of it
The song being referred to might undergo some changes in the future.


At my door the leaves are falling
The autumn season has arrived, and the falling leaves lay gathered on the front valance of the singer's house.


A cold wild wind will come
A feeling of loneliness and isolation could come over the singer.


Sweethearts walk by together
Couples walking hand in hand remind the singer of the love he once had.


And I still miss someone
Despite the passage of time, the singer still feels the absence of his former love.


I go out on a party
The singer tries to distract himself by socializing and having fun.


And look for a little fun
He searches for something to fill the void left by his former lover's absence.


But I find a darkened corner
Despite the party atmosphere, the singer finds himself isolated and alone in a dark corner.


'Cause I still miss someone
The reason for his isolation is that he still mourns the loss of his former partner.


Oh, no I never got over those blue eyes
The singer reminisces about the striking blue eyes of his former lover that he can't forget.


I see them every where
The singer is haunted by the memory of those beautiful blue eyes, and they seem to be everywhere around him.


I miss those arms that held me
The singer longs for the physical connection and affection that he once shared with his lover.


When all the love was there
The memory of their relationship fills the singer's mind, bringing sadness and regret for what was lost.


I wonder if she's sorry
The singer questions whether his former lover regrets ending their relationship.


For leavin' what we'd begun
He wonders if she regrets leaving behind what they had started together.


There's someone for me somewhere
Despite his pain, the singer believes that there is someone out there who will be right for him.


And I still miss someone
But for now, the pain remains, and the singer still longs for the love he lost.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Johnny R. Cash, Roy Cash, Roy Cash Jr.

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