Missing you
Puff Daddy/Faith Evans/112 Lyrics


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Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
I lace the track you lock the flow
So far from hanging on the block of dough
Notorious they got to know that
Life ain't always what it seem to be
Words can't express what you mean to me
And though you're gone
We still a team
Through your family I'll fulfill your dreams
In the future can't wait to see
If you'll open up the gates for me
Reminisce sometime
The night they took my friend
Try to black it out but it plays again
When it's weird feelin' it's really hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
Give everything to hear half your breath
I know you still livin' your life after death

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you

It's kind of hard wit you not around
Know you in heaven smilin' down
Watchin' us while we pray for you
Everyday we pray for you
'Till the day we meet again
In my heart is where I'll keep you friend
Memories give me the strength I need to proceed
Strength I need to believe
My thoughts big I just can't define
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
Bust in the six
Shop for new clothes and kicks
You and me taking flicks
Making hits stages they receive you on
Still can't believe you're gone
Give anything to hear half your breath
I know you still livin' your life after death

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you

Somebody tell me why
On that morning
When this life is over
I know
I'll see your face

Every night I pray
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every night I pray
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every night I pray
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you

Thinking of the day
When you went away
What a life to take
What a bond to break
I'll be missing you

Every step I take
Every move I make
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you





Thinking of the day
When you went away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy and Faith Evans are a tribute to The Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls), who was murdered in 1997. The song expresses the loss and pain of his death and celebrates his life and legacy. The opening verses reminisce about the days when they used to perform together, with Puff Daddy producing the tracks and Biggie providing the lyrics. The song acknowledges that life is not always what it seems and that their bond was deeper than just making music together.


The chorus of the song repeats the refrain "I'll be missing you" and speaks of the daily struggles of facing life without their beloved friend. The verses speak of the strength they need to carry on and fulfill his dreams, with memories of his life and legacy providing the inspiration. Puff Daddy and Faith Evans speak of their pain through the loss but also celebrate and give thanks for the memories, moments, and music they shared on this earth.


This powerful song became a massive hit, reaching number one on the charts around the world. It also won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group in 1998. The song has since become a staple of memorial services and tributes to those loved and lost too soon.


Line by Line Meaning

Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
It feels like it was just yesterday that we performed together and gave a great show


I lace the track you lock the flow
I made the music and you brought it to life with your unique rhymes and style


So far from hanging on the block of dough
We've come a long way from struggling to make ends meet on the streets


Notorious they got to know that
We became famous and well-known throughout the world


Life ain't always what it seem to be
Life can be unpredictable and full of surprises, both good and bad


Words can't express what you mean to me
I can't find the right words to describe how much you meant to me


And though you're gone
Even though you're no longer with us


We still a team
We're still a team, even if we're not physically together


Through your family I'll fulfill your dreams
I'll help your family achieve your dreams on your behalf


In the future can't wait to see
I'm looking forward to seeing what the future holds


If you'll open up the gates for me
I'm wondering if you'll welcome me into heaven when my time comes


Reminisce sometime
I sometimes look back fondly on our memories together


The night they took my friend
The night you passed away


Try to black it out but it plays again
I try to forget the pain but the memory of your passing comes back to me


When it's weird feelin' it's really hard to conceal
It's difficult to hide my emotions when I feel a strange mix of sadness, pain, and nostalgia


Can't imagine all the pain I feel
I can't even begin to explain how much pain I'm going through right now


Give everything to hear half your breath
I would do anything just to hear your voice again


I know you still livin' your life after death
I believe that your spirit is still alive even though your body is no longer with us


Every step I take
Every move I make


Every move I make
Every action I take in my life


Every single day
Every day of my life


Every time I pray
Every time I speak to a higher power


I'll be missing you
I'll always feel your absence


Thinking of the day
Remembering the moment


When you went away
When you left this world


What a life to take
It was such a tragedy that your life was taken away so soon


What a bond to break
Our connection and friendship were so strong, it's painful to have it broken


It's kind of hard wit you not around
It's difficult to go on without you here


Know you in heaven smilin' down
I believe that you're in a better place and watching over us with a smile


Watchin' us while we pray for you
I believe that you're aware of our prayers and thoughts towards you


Everyday we pray for you
We don't forget to remember you in our daily prayers


'Till the day we meet again
Until we're reunited again


In my heart is where I'll keep you friend
I'll always keep you close in my heart, my friend


Memories give me the strength I need to proceed
Remembering our memories together gives me the strength to move forward


Strength I need to believe
The inner power that enables me to maintain faith and hope


My thoughts big I just can't define
Many thoughts fill my head, but I can't put them into words


Wish I could turn back the hands of time
I wish I could go back in time and prevent what happened to you from happening


Bust in the six
Ride in the expensive car


Shop for new clothes and kicks
Buy new clothing and shoes


You and me taking flicks
Taking pictures together


Making hits stages they receive you on
Performing and receiving recognition on stage for our successful music


Still can't believe you're gone
I'm still in disbelief that you're no longer with us


Somebody tell me why
I need someone to explain why this happened


On that morning
The day you departed


When this life is over
When my life comes to an end


I'll see your face
I believe I'll see you again in the afterlife


Every night I pray
I pray every evening




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