In 2012, she signed with Mercury Records and released her solo debut single Merry Go 'Round. The song is included on her album "Same Trailer Different Park", which was produced and co-written by Shane McAnally and Luke Laird and released on March 19, 2013.
After being nominated for Best New Artist, Best Country Album, and Best Country Song at the 2014 Grammy Awards, the album won the Academy of Country Music award for album of the year. In June, she released the single The Trailer Song.
To date, that talent has produced cuts for multi-platinum artists such as Martina McBride and Miranda Lambert. Miranda’s current album includes Kacey’s co-written track “Mama’s Broken Heart” which Rolling Stone Magazine ranked #26 in their “50 Best Singles of 2011” list.
Musical influences range from Loretta Lynn and John Prine to bands like Cake and The Beach Boys. Kacey was honored to open for Willie Nelson last year and recently wrapped opening for Lady Antebellum in Europe and Alison Krauss in the US.
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I Miss You
Kacey Musgraves Lyrics
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I never thought I'd see you here
Looks like all is well, like you're having a hell of a good time
Me? I'm not gonna lie
Got the sunshine on my shoulders
Got a fistful of four leaf clovers
Yeah my cup runneth over
My sky is blue
Been kissed by Lady Luck
The stars are all lined up,
Every arrow that I aim is true
But I miss you
You can have your cake and eat it too, I should have known
'Cause what good is good, anyway
And having it all, is just a state of mind
And I, I got no reason to cry
I got the sunshine on my shoulders
Got a fistful of four leaf clovers
Yeah my cup runneth over
My sky is blue
Been kissed by Lady Luck
The stars are all lined up
Every arrow that I aim is true
But I miss you
Been kissed by Lady Luck
The stars are all lined up
Every arrow that I aim is true
I got a big smile on my face
It's the best one I can fake
I'm as happy as half a heart can do
But I miss you
Kacey Musgraves's "I Miss You" is a song about longing and reflection, it details the singer's encounter with an ex-lover in the midst of a seemingly perfect moment of her life. The song is a testament to growth and moving on, highlighting that even in the wake of happiness, there is still a void that missing someone creates.
The opening line, "Oh my God it's you, I never thought I'd see you here," sets the tone for the rest of the song. The singer is shocked and taken aback to see this person again, and it brings up feelings of nostalgia and sadness. As the song proceeds, the singer admits that she's doing well, but she's not going to pretend that she doesn't miss this person. The lines, "I got the sunshine on my shoulders, got a fistful of four leaf clovers, yeah my cup runneth over, my sky is blue," are metaphors for how well the singer's life seems from the outside. She has everything that she needs materially, but she still yearns for something more- the presence of her ex-lover.
In the chorus, Kacey reveals that the singer's success and happiness don't change the fact that she wants her ex-lover back. "Been kissed by Lady Luck, the stars are all lined up, every arrow that I aim is true, but I miss you," shows the extent of her longing. She's had luck on her side, both literally and figuratively, but it doesn't take away the pain of missing someone. When Kacey sings, "I got a big smile on my face, it's the best one I can fake, I'm as happy as half a heart can do, but I miss you," it seems like the singer is putting on a brave face, trying to make the best of a moment that's both happy and sad at the same time.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my God it's you
The singer expresses surprise upon seeing someone they never expected to see.
I never thought I'd see you here
The singer is shocked to come across the person they're speaking to in a particular location.
Looks like all is well, like you're having a hell of a good time
The singer observes that the person they're speaking to seems to be happy and enjoying themselves.
Me? I'm not gonna lie
The artist is about to be honest about their own feelings.
Got the sunshine on my shoulders
The artist is in a good mood, enjoying the sunshine on their shoulders.
Got a fistful of four leaf clovers
The singer is lucky and has found multiple four leaf clovers.
Yeah my cup runneth over
The singer feels very fortunate and satisfied with their current situation.
My sky is blue
The artist is happy and content with their surroundings.
Been kissed by Lady Luck
The artist feels fortunate and lucky with recent events in their life.
The stars are all lined up
The artist feels that everything is going perfectly in their life.
Every arrow that I aim is true
The singer is confident and successful in their endeavors.
But I miss you
Despite feeling fortunate, the artist misses the person they're speaking to.
You can have your cake and eat it too, I should have known
The singer acknowledges that others can have everything they want, and regrets not realizing this before.
'Cause what good is good, anyway
The singer believes that having everything they want is not as fulfilling as they thought it would be.
And having it all, is just a state of mind
The singer realizes that feeling content is more about personal perspective than having everything they want.
And I, I got no reason to cry
Despite missing someone, the artist has no real reason to be upset.
I got a big smile on my face
The artist is putting on a happy face, despite feeling down.
It's the best one I can fake
The singer admits to pretending to be happier than they really are.
I'm as happy as half a heart can do
The singer is only half as happy as they could be, due to missing someone.
But I miss you
Despite feeling fortunate in many ways, the artist still misses the person they're speaking to.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kacey Musgraves, Luke Laird, Josh Osborne
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