I'll Only Miss Him When I Think Of Him
Meredith d'Ambrosio Lyrics
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And I'll Think Of Her All The Time
Likely I'll Spend My Days Hearing Her Turn Of A Phrase
Things I Found Hard To Praise, Right Now, Would Seem Sublime
The Truth Is
I'll Only Miss Her When Some Stranger Laughs
'Cause It's Still Her Laugh My Heart Hears
Maybe In Time, I Guess, The Longing Will Grow The Slightest Bit Less
I'll Bet I Forget Her Completely
In About A Hun- Dred Years
Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm
The song "I'll Only Miss Him When I Think Of Him" by Meredith d'Ambrosio is a heartfelt ballad that explores the complexities of missing someone after a breakup. The singer admits that she will only miss her former love when certain triggers bring up memories of them, such as hearing someone else laugh in the same way or remembering a particular turn of phrase. She acknowledges that in these moments, things that were once irritating or difficult about the relationship will suddenly seem more precious and desirable.
However, the singer also acknowledges that as time passes, the intensity of her longing may lessen, and there may be moments when she is able to forget about her former love altogether. Despite this hope, the final line of the song ("In about a hundred years") suggests a wistful resignation to the fact that, even if it is only on a subconscious level, the memory of this person may always be with her.
Overall, the lyrics of "I'll Only Miss Him When I Think Of Him" paint a nuanced and relatable portrait of post-breakup emotions. The singer is honest about the fact that missing someone isn't always a constant feeling, but one that can be triggered by unexpected moments of memory. At the same time, she is hopeful that with time, the pain of the relationship will fade and she will be able to move on.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll Only Miss Her When I Think Of Her
The singer will only feel the absence of the person they miss when they actively think about them.
And I'll Think Of Her All The Time
The singer will constantly think about the person they miss, so they will always feel their absence.
Likely I'll Spend My Days Hearing Her Turn Of A Phrase
The singer will remember the way the person they miss spoke and the things they said.
Things I Found Hard To Praise, Right Now, Would Seem Sublime
The things the singer previously found faults with in the person they miss now seem perfect and wonderful in their memories.
The Truth Is
The singer is revealing the honest and true nature of their feelings.
I'll Only Miss Her When Some Stranger Laughs
The singer will be reminded of the person they miss when they hear someone with a similar laugh.
'Cause It's Still Her Laugh My Heart Hears
The person they miss has a distinctive laugh that the singer's heart still remembers.
Maybe In Time, I Guess, The Longing Will Grow The Slightest Bit Less
Over time, the singer hopes that their longing for the person they miss will decrease, even if it is only a little bit.
And There Will Be Moments, Yes, When It Disappears
There will be times when the singer won't feel the absence of the person they miss so strongly.
I'll Bet I Forget Her Completely
The singer hopes that they will eventually forget about the person they miss completely.
In About A Hun- Dred Years
The singer doesn't expect to forget about the person they miss anytime soon, but believes that it will happen eventually.
Mm, Mm, Mm, Mm
These sounds don't have a specific meaning; they are just vocalization to accompany the music.
Writer(s): Sammy Cahn, James Van Heusen
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