Focusing primarily on instrumental composition and playing, Kottke also sings sporadically, in an unconventional yet expressive baritone described by himself as sounding like "geese farts on a muggy day".[1] In concert, Kottke intersperses humorous and often bizarre monologues with vocal and instrumental selections from throughout his career, played solo on 6- and 12-string guitars.
I Still Miss Someone
Leo Kottke Lyrics
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A cold wild wind will come
Sweethearts walk by together
And I'd still miss someone
Oh, I never got over those blues eyes
I see them everywhere
How I miss those arms that held me
I go out on a party
And look for a little fun
But I find a darkened corner
And I still miss someone
Oh, I never got over those blues eyes
I see them everywhere
How 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
Oh, I never got over those blues eyes
I see them everywhere
How I miss those arms that held me
When all the love was there
In Leo Kottke's song "I Still Miss Someone," the singer laments the loss of a past love. The leaves falling at his door indicate the arrival of fall and the promise of a cold winter ahead. While other couples walk by, he can't help but miss this person who used to hold him close. He saw her eyes everywhere he looked and missed the warmth of her embrace when they were together. Even when he tries to find happiness at parties or social gatherings, the loneliness still creeps in, and he can't help but wish for what he had before.
Overall, the song is about the pain of loss and the longing to recapture what once was. It's a universal theme that many can relate to, and Kottke's simple yet powerful lyrics and melancholic melody capture the essence of this feeling. It's a reminder that love can be fragile and fleeting, and once it's gone, it's hard to replace.
Line by Line Meaning
At my door the leaves are falling
The season is changing and things around me are falling apart.
A cold wild wind will come
I know that there are even harder times ahead of me.
Sweethearts walk by together
I see people happy and in love, but I'm not one of them.
And I'd still miss someone
I can't seem to get over the person I've lost, and I still feel their absence now.
Oh, I never got over those blues eyes
I still hold onto the memory of this person's eyes, and how they made me feel alive.
I see them everywhere
Even in my daily life, the things around me remind me of this person who left.
How I miss those arms that held me
I yearn for the feeling of being held and loved, and I miss this person's touch.
When all the love was there
I miss the times when we were happy together, and I felt their love for me.
I go out on a party
I try to distract myself by going out and having fun.
And look for a little fun
I'm hoping to find something or someone to make me forget about my pain.
But I find a darkened corner
Even when surrounded by people, I still feel alone and isolated.
And I still miss someone
Nothing can make me forget the person I've lost, and I still feel their absence deeply.
I wonder if she's sorry
I'm haunted by the thought that this person might not miss me, or feel any regret for leaving me.
For leavin' what we'd begun
We had something special, and I can't help but feel that it's a mistake that we're no longer together.
There's someone for me somewhere
Despite my pain, I know that there's still hope for me to find love and happiness again.
And I still miss someone
But for now, I still can't help but miss the person who's no longer with me.
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.