Missing
Old Man Mike Lyrics
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In the morning
It's a blessing
It's a blessIng
Laugh at the things
I used to think
I was missing
I was missing
I wake up late
The moon is still I
You fix my plate
The sky will never fall
With raindrops
And my arms are aching
There is a fever inside
You say we'll make it
To the border line
Make my feet run
It's a story
Older than time
Mountains rise
And fall down
With your smile
With your smile
My glass is half full
I broke it
Down upon the kitchen floor
You are the strings
Plucked by those mystic winds
I am the chord and progression to sing
We'll work the numbers
Make them add up right
And our eyes will
Meet through
All day and all
Night
My rifle volleys
On the valleys
Of your quarry
And shells fall down
That echo to tomorrow
To Tomorrow
Combing my hair
In the morning
It's a blessing
It's a blessIng
Laugh at the things
I used to think
I was dearly missing
Sincerely missing
The lyrics of Old Man Mike's song "Missing" convey a sense of appreciation and gratitude for the simple joys and blessings in life. The act of combing his hair in the morning becomes a symbol of this gratitude, highlighting the small moments that bring happiness. Through the line, "Laugh at the things I used to think I was missing," the singer reflects on the realization that he had been overlooking and underappreciating the beauty around him.
The subsequent verse describes a relationship where the other person provides support and stability. The mention of waking up late and being served breakfast emphasizes a sense of care and nurturing. The image of the sky not falling with raindrops suggests that despite challenges and hardships, there is reassurance and comfort. The line, "And my arms are aching, there is a fever inside," implies a desire or longing for something, possibly highlighting the singer's yearning for love and connection.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the timeless nature of their relationship and acknowledges the importance of love and joy. The mountains rising and falling symbolize the ups and downs of life, but with the other person's smile, everything feels manageable and worthwhile.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges their own flaws and mistakes, with the mention of a broken glass on the kitchen floor. The mention of strings plucked by mystic winds and being the chord and progression to sing suggests the complementary nature of their relationship. They work together, making the numbers add up right, symbolizing their efforts to overcome challenges and make things work. The line, "And our eyes will meet through all day and all night," represents a deep connection and understanding.
The final verse introduces a more intense and possibly metaphorical imagery. The mention of a rifle volleys on the valleys of the quarry and shells falling down that echo to tomorrow suggests a sense of ongoing battles and struggles, but with the comfort and support of the other person, they can face anything.
Overall, "Missing" by Old Man Mike portrays a sense of gratitude, appreciation, and love in a relationship, recognizing the beauty in the small moments and the strength they find in one another.
Line by Line Meaning
Combing my hair
Taking care of myself and my appearance
In the morning
At the start of each day
It's a blessing
It's something to be grateful for
It's a blessIng
It brings joy and happiness
Laugh at the things
Finding humor in situations
I used to think
In the past, I believed
I was missing
I lacked something important
I wake up late
I don't always start my day on time
The moon is still I
The night is peaceful and calm
You fix my plate
You take care of me and provide for me
The sky will never fall
No matter what happens, things will be okay
With raindrops
Even in difficult times
And my arms are aching
I feel tired and worn out
There is a fever inside
I have a passion and desire
You say we'll make it
You believe in our success
To the border line
Until we reach our goal
Make my feet run
Taking action and moving forward
It's a story
It's a narrative or journey
Older than time
Something that has existed for ages
Mountains rise
Challenges and obstacles arise
And fall down
And are overcome
With your smile
With your happiness and support
My glass is half full
I have a positive perspective
I broke it
I shattered my optimism
Down upon the kitchen floor
During a moment of frustration
You are the strings
You hold everything together
Plucked by those mystic winds
Influenced by unknown forces
I am the chord and progression to sing
I contribute to creating harmony
We'll work the numbers
We'll analyze and calculate
Make them add up right
Ensure everything is correct
And our eyes will
We will
Meet through
Connect and understand
All day and all
Constantly, throughout
Night
Even during darkness
My rifle volleys
I fight and defend
On the valleys
In the low points
Of your quarry
Of what you seek or desire
And shells fall down
There are consequences
That echo to tomorrow
That will impact the future
To Tomorrow
To the coming days
It's a blessIng
It brings joy and happiness
Laugh at the things
Finding humor in situations
I used to think
In the past, I believed
I was dearly missing
I was longing for something deeply
Sincerely missing
Truly yearning for something
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Michael Biggam
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Love Yourself
20 years ago my 29yr old cousin went to store to buy a pack of smokes haven't been seen since, her twin misses her, her momma, and 3 children miss her. The whole family does. I'm glad they found out the truth about Mike the unknown is heartbraking 😢
Doug fredricks
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Mama Poch
My heart goes out to you and your family. I absolutely cannot fathom having a loved one go missing and never knowing what happened.
Dan Hull
Have the police been any help as as of late in trying to find him? It seems like departments across every state are receiving funds to open cold case units. Its worth a shot. I can’t imagine not knowing what happened to a loved one!
Cassie Wilson
Are there any bodies of water near by? There’s a chancel here on YouTube that have been solving several missing persons cases by searching bodies of water near where people have went missing. They find their vehicles and the person in the water. So sad how many people this happens to
Catherine Syme
🙏❤️🕯🕊
Dante Alighieri
I know of a family in Wernhout, Netherlands, whose daughter went out to play in 1976. The girl was ten years at the time. She never returned. Her parents always kept the doors unlocked, in case she would return. Her younger brother bought the house of his parents, before they passed away. He did the same. He passed away too. Sadly, she never returned home. It is better to lose someone to death, than not knowing what happened. Her family was eaten alive by living between fear and hope.
Randy Millhouse
Agreed. I saw my older sister's lifeless body when she passed. Not easy, but I have no unanswered questions about the cancer that caused her death. Emotions come and go, erratically, but not constantly like a missing person's family must feel.
senecakw
That's very well expressed.
BeautifulWreck
I can't imagine any of my loved ones missing...the not knowing what happened to them or where they are would be just horrible. I would feel stuck like you can't move on even though I know the families of the missing eventually do move on but I am sure it is very difficult. Glad his family finally has answers.