miss you
NF Lyrics

You gave me life
You brought me into this world and gave me the gift of existence.

You gave me all my hopes and dreams
You supported and encouraged me to pursue my aspirations and ambitions.

Oh sweet mama
A term of endearment and affection for the singer's mother.

And now I realize, all the joy you've put inside of me
The artist has come to recognize the positive impact that their mother has had on their life, bringing them happiness and contentment.

I, I miss you
The artist is expressing their deep longing for their mother.

And I want you to know that I
The singer is explicitly communicating their feelings to their mother, despite her absence.

I really miss you mama
The singer is emphasizing their strong emotional yearning for their mother, specifically through the use of 'really.'

Deep in my heart, I'm lonely without you mama
The artist feels a profound sense of isolation and sadness as a result of their mother's absence.

Ever since you've been gone
The artist's mother is no longer present in their life, and this has significantly impacted them.

I'm feeling so all alone
The artist is experiencing intense feelings of aloneness and isolation due to the absence of their mother.

All by myself, I need your help mama
The singer explicitly states that they require their mother's support and guidance, and is struggling to cope without it.

So many days
The artist has been without their mother for an extended period of time, presumably causing them to feel a sense of loss and longing.

Memories of your face lingers on
The singer is haunted by their mother's image, and the memories of her presence continue to affect them even though she is no longer there.

Want you to know that
The singer is emphasizing the importance of their message to their mother, conveying a sense of urgency.

Sometimes the world feels like it's on my shoulders
The singer is indicating feelings of overwhelming responsibility and pressure, likely due to their mother's absence.

I still remember the day you said Son, you've got to be strong You've got to hold on
The artist recalls their mother's words of advice and encouragement, which continue to resonate with them even in her absence.

Hold on
A repetition of the phrase from the previous line, highlighting the importance of resiliency and perseverance.

Now I'm holding on
The singer is demonstrating their ability to persevere and remain resolute, despite the challenges they face in their mother's absence.

You've put the joy in my heart
The singer is expressing their gratitude for their mother, and acknowledging the positive impact she has had on their life.

I don't mind telling the world
The artist is proud and unashamed of their relationship with their mother, and wants others to know about it.

Everywhere I go...
The artist's thoughts and feelings relating to their mother are pervasive, impacting them in all situations.

Oh when I, when I look in the mirror...
The artist sees their mother's influence and presence reflected in themselves when they look in a mirror.

All I do is see reflections of your eyes
The singer is unable to escape the memory of their mother, with her presence manifesting even in the most mundane of activities such as looking in a mirror.

Sunday morning, Sunday morning
A specific day and time of the week that held meaning for the artist and their mother.

Make us breakfast in the morning
A shared ritual or routine that the singer and their mother used to perform together that held meaning for them.

We used to sit at the table
The singer fondly recalls a specific time and place where they and their mother would congregate as a family.

Say our prayers together
The singer and their mother shared a religious or spiritual practice that they used to participate in together.

The tears run down my face
The artist is emotionally overwhelmed, specifically through tears of sorrow or regret.

'Cause there's no one to take your place
The artist recognizes the unique and irreplaceable role that their mother had in their life, and feels that no one else can truly fulfill it.

Oh mama, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you, I miss you
A repetition of the song's title and primary sentiment, reinforcing the singer's deep sense of loss and yearning for their mother.

I love you mama
The song's final line serves as a declaration of the singer's abiding affection and appreciation for their mother.