Tiny Idyll / Lil Missy
Jolie Holland Lyrics
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Don't think we won't miss you
When you go out on the road
When you go out on the road
I know half of the story
Has never been told
Well, I heard you're going up in California
Oh don't you think we won't be praying for you
Oh we can't do nothing but adore you
Hey little Missy
Don't think we won't miss you
When you go out on the road
When you go out on the road
I know half of the story
Has never been told
The lyrics to Jolie Holland's song Tiny Idyll / Lil Missy tell the story of a young woman who is leaving home to pursue her dreams. The singer of the song directs her words of comfort and encouragement to this woman, whom she addresses as "little Missy". The song is mostly about how they will miss her when she's gone and how they will always have her back no matter where she goes. The singer mentions that they know only half of her story, implying that Missy has a history or a past that she hasn't shared with them yet.
The song has a wistful, nostalgic tone, with a sense of bittersweetness and longing. It's about the feelings of love and loss that come along with saying goodbye to someone you care about deeply. The singer reminds Missy that she will always be loved and supported, even as she ventures out into the unknown. Ultimately, the song suggests that Missy's journey is one of growth and discovery, and that her loved ones will be there to welcome her back with open arms.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey little Missy
Addressing the person named Missy affectionately.
Don't think we won't miss you
Assuring Missy that people will miss her when she travels away.
When you go out on the road
When Missy travels to other places.
I know half of the story
The artist understands only a part of Missy's story.
Has never been told
The other part of Missy's story is not known.
Well, I heard you're going up in California
The singer heard that Missy is traveling to or moving to California.
Oh don't you think we won't be praying for you
Despite Missy's departure, people will pray for her.
Oh we can't do nothing but adore you
Missy is loved and appreciated by the people around her.
Contributed by Miles S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.