miss you
Merril Bainbridge Lyrics


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I was only happy when you drove me crazy
Everything about you made me feel so lazy
I never felt so good and yet I feel so bad
You were the strangest lover that I ever had

But now I miss you
Yes, I miss you now you're gone
You were always telling me just
What I should wear
I was always combing all the knots
From your hair
You're like a fisherman
Your hook could pull me in
Put me in a fry pan couldn't wait
To burn my skin but now I miss you

But now I miss you
Yes I miss you now you're gone
Every Sunday we would laugh a lot
Making love and breakfast in bed
You were grumpy when you had to get up
I would have to toss a coin
To see who'd make the bed

I remember when you
Broke my favourite tea cup
You'd just smile that silly smile
It made me upset
We used to fight a lot but
What a time we had
And when I think about those days
They're not so bad
'Cause now I miss you
Yes I miss you
I'll always miss you
Now you're gone





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Overall Meaning

In the song "Miss You" by Merril Bainbridge, the lyrics describe a complicated relationship that ultimately ends with the singer missing the person who drove her crazy. She acknowledges that she was only happy when he drove her crazy, and his unique traits made her feel lazy but also good and bad at the same time. The partner was controlling in the way he told her what to wear and always needed her to fix his hair, but she was drawn to him like a fisherman. He had a way of pulling her in despite the risk of burning her skin.


Despite the quirks and fights in their relationship, the singer reflects on the good times they shared on Sunday mornings laughing a lot, making love, and having breakfast in bed. The partner was grumpy when he had to get up, and they would even toss a coin to see who would make the bed. She even remembers him breaking her favorite tea cup and how upset it made her. However, when she looks back on those days, they were not so bad, and now she misses him.


Overall, the song "Miss You" by Merril Bainbridge is about the paradox of a complicated relationship where the singer misses her quirky and controlling partner despite the challenges they faced together. It highlights the ups and downs of love and how it can be difficult to let go of someone, even if they drive you crazy.


Line by Line Meaning

I was only happy when you drove me crazy
I enjoyed being in a tumultuous relationship with you that caused me chaos and emotional distress


Everything about you made me feel so lazy
Your presence had a calming effect on me that made me feel lethargic and unproductive


I never felt so good and yet I feel so bad
Despite experiencing positive emotions while I was with you, I now have negative feelings since you left


You were the strangest lover that I ever had
You had a unique and unusual style of loving that I had never encountered before


But now I miss you
I am now experiencing feelings of longing and nostalgia for you


Yes, I miss you now you're gone
I am feeling the absence of your presence and longing for the relationship we once had


You were always telling me just
You were constantly advising me on how to dress and look


What I should wear
You were very particular about my clothing choices and gave me direction on what to wear


I was always combing all the knots
I spent time and effort trying to make you look presentable and well-groomed


From your hair
Focusing particularly on your hair and appearance


You're like a fisherman
You have a skill for luring people in, like a fisherman with their hook and bait


Your hook could pull me in
Your charm and charisma were so strong that I was easily drawn to you


Put me in a fry pan couldn't wait
Your love was intense and passionate, even if it caused me discomfort or pain


To burn my skin but now I miss you
Although our relationship had its challenges, I now find myself longing for your presence


Every Sunday we would laugh a lot
We had a weekly tradition of spending time together and enjoying each other's company while having fun


Making love and breakfast in bed
We shared intimate moments together, including physical intimacy, and enjoyed breakfast together in bed


You were grumpy when you had to get up
You were not a morning person and often had a tough time waking up early


I would have to toss a coin
We would have to randomly choose who would make the bed in the morning


To see who'd make the bed
And it would often be a game of chance to see who would end up doing it


I remember when you
I recall a moment when you


Broke my favourite tea cup
You accidentally or intentionally broke something I prized and valued


You'd just smile that silly smile
You had a silly grin on your face that conveyed a sense of mischief or lightheartedness


It made me upset
Your actions caused me to feel unhappy and angry


We used to fight a lot but
We had frequent disagreements and arguments, but despite this


What a time we had
We had some memorable experiences and spent quality time together


And when I think about those days
When I reflect on the past and our relationship


They're not so bad
I realize that the negative aspects of our relationship were outweighed by the positive experiences we shared


I'll always miss you
I anticipate that I will continue to experience feelings of longing and nostalgia for you


Now you're gone
Since you have left or ended our relationship




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MERRIL BAINBRIDGE

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Comments from YouTube:

Lex Dee

I love her The Garden album every song was epic and Merril's vocal was so therapeutic.

Mrmusicfromthestars

. One of my favs from the album. Wonder why this wasn't released as  a single? A follow up to under the water say. reminds me a little of Over the Rhine. Lovely song.

Jemma Joseph

Love it!

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