Also in 1997, in the UK, the song received considerable airplay in the week of mourning following the death of Diana, Princess of Wales. Puff Daddy would later go on to perform the song at the 'Concert for Diana' in 2007 at the invitation of Princes William & Harry. Puff Daddy specifically paid tribute to Diana throughout the performance of the song.
Missing you
Puff Daddy & Faith Evans Lyrics
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Goes out, to everyone, that has lost someone
That they truly loved (c'mon, check it out)
Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
I laced the track, you locked the flow
So far from hangin' on the block for dough
Notorious, they got to know that
Words can't express what you mean to me
Even though you're gone, we still a team
Through your family, I'll fulfill your dream (that's right)
In the future, can't wait to see
If you open up the gates for me
Reminisce some time, the night they took my friend (uh-huh)
Try to black it out, but it plays again
When it's real, feelings hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)
I know you still living your life, after death
Every step I take, every move I make
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you
Thinkin' of the day, when you went away
What a life to take, what a bond to break
I'll be missing you
(I miss you B.I.G.)
It's kinda hard with you not around (yeah)
Know you in Heaven smilin' down
Watchin' us while we pray for you
Every day we pray for you
'Til the day we meet again
In my heart is where I'll keep you friend
Memories give me the strength I need (uh-huh) to proceed
Strength I need to believe
My thoughts big I just can't define (can't define)
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
Us in the six, shop for new clothes and kicks
You and me taking flicks
Makin' hits, stages they receive you on
Still can't believe you're gone (can't believe you're gone)
Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)
I know you still living you're life, after death
Every step I take, every move I make (ohh, I'll miss you)
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Thinkin' 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
One black 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 day that passes (every step I take)
Is a day that I get closer (every move I make)
To seeing you again (every single day)
We miss you B.I.G. (every night I pray)
And we won't stop (every step I take)
'Cause we can't stop (every move I make)
That's right (every single day)
Every night I pray (we miss you)
Every step I take (we miss you)
Every move I make (we miss you)
We miss you B.I.G. (we miss you)
Every single day
Every step I take, every move I make (ohh, I'll miss you)
Every single day, every time I pray
I'll be missing you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Thinkin' 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 (I'll be missing you)
Thinkin' of the day (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 (one black morning)
(When this life is over)
Every single day, every time I pray (I know)
I'll be missing you (I'll see your face)
Thinkin' of the day, when you went away (one black morning)
(When this life is over)
The song "I'll Be Missing You" by Puff Daddy & Faith Evans is a tribute to Christopher Wallace, also known as The Notorious B.I.G. or Biggie Smalls, who was a rapper and songwriter that was murdered in a drive-by shooting in Los Angeles in 1997. The lyrics are an emotional and heartfelt tribute to Biggie and are a reflection of the grief that Puff Daddy and Faith Evans experienced upon the loss of their friend.
The opening lines of the song, "Goes out, to everyone, that has lost someone that they truly loved" are an acknowledgement of the pain that grief can cause and a tribute to the millions of people who have lost someone close to them. Puff Daddy then goes on to reminisce about the time he spent with Biggie and the strength that his memories of him give him. Throughout the song, Puff Daddy expresses his deep sadness at Biggie's loss and his conviction that he is still alive in some way, even though he cannot physically be with them.
The chorus of the song, "Every step I take, every move I make, every single day, every time I pray, I'll be missing you," is a powerful expression of the pain and longing that comes with grief. The lyrics express the idea that even though someone is no longer physically present, they are still missed and remembered in every aspect of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, this right here (tell me why)
This song is dedicated to anyone who has lost someone that they truly loved
Goes out, to everyone, that has lost someone
The song is meant to reach and connect with everyone who has lost a loved one
That they truly loved (c'mon, check it out)
The person who is being missed was truly loved and their absence is felt deeply
Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
It feels like it was just yesterday when they were together and enjoying each other's company
I laced the track, you locked the flow
The artist and the person being missed used to collaborate and create music together
So far from hangin' on the block for dough
They've come a long way from struggling to make ends meet on the streets
Notorious, they got to know that
The person being missed was known worldwide and had a big impact on the singer's life
Life ain't always what it seem to be (uh-uh)
Life can be unpredictable and full of surprises, both good and bad
Words can't express what you mean to me
The artist is having a hard time finding the right words to describe how much the person being missed means to them
Even though you're gone, we still a team
Even though the person being missed is no longer alive, they are still remembered and the memories they created together still live on
Through your family, I'll fulfill your dream (that's right)
The singer is making a promise to the person being missed to help fulfill their dreams through supporting their family
In the future, can't wait to see
The artist is looking forward to the future and what it may bring
If you open up the gates for me
The singer believes that the person being missed may have a higher power and is hoping they will help them as they move forward in life
Reminisce some time, the night they took my friend (uh-huh)
The singer is reflecting on the past and a painful moment when they lost someone close to them
Try to black it out, but it plays again
The memory of the night when they lost the person being missed keeps coming back and is hard to forget
When it's real, feelings hard to conceal
True emotions can be difficult to hide or suppress
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
The artist is expressing how incredibly painful it is to lose someone they loved so much
Give anything to hear half your breath (half your breath)
The singer would do anything to hear the sound of the person being missed breathing again
I know you still living your life, after death
Even though the person being missed is gone, their memory and influence live on through the lives they touched
Every step I take, every move I make
The person being missed is always in the artist's thoughts, no matter what they are doing or where they are going
Every single day, every time I pray
The artist thinks about the person being missed every day, and includes them in their prayers
Thinkin' of the day, when you went away
The artist is remembering the day when they lost the person being missed
What a life to take, what a bond to break
The loss of the person being missed had a huge impact on the singer's life and created a significant void
It's kinda hard with you not around (yeah)
The artist is struggling with their grief and finding it hard to cope with the absence of the person being missed
Know you in Heaven smilin' down
The singer believes that the person being missed is in a better place, looking down on them with a smile
Watchin' us while we pray for you
The singer believes that the person being missed may still be aware of them and is comforted by the thought that they are still being prayed for
In my heart is where I'll keep you friend
Even though the person being missed is gone, they will always hold a special place in the singer's heart
Memories give me the strength I need (uh-huh) to proceed
The memories of the person being missed give the artist the power and motivation to keep moving forward in life
Strength I need to believe
The memories of the person being missed give the artist the strength to hold onto hope and the belief that they will meet again someday
My thoughts big I just can't define (can't define)
The singer's feelings for the person being missed are so intense, they cannot be fully expressed or defined with words
Wish I could turn back the hands of time
The singer wishes they could go back in time to when the person being missed was still alive and spend more time with them
Us in the six, shop for new clothes and kicks
The artist is remembering a specific moment they shared with the person being missed, where they were shopping together for new clothes and shoes
You and me taking flicks
They also took pictures together, to capture and remember that happy moment forever
Makin' hits, stages they receive you on
The person being missed was successful in their music career, and the artist is proud of their accomplishments
Still can't believe you're gone (can't believe you're gone)
Even though some time has passed since they lost the person being missed, it still feels unreal and hard to accept
Every night I pray
The artist includes the person being missed in their nightly prayers
Every day that passes (every step I take)
The singer continues to grieve and think about the person being missed with each passing day
Is a day that I get closer (every move I make)
Each day that goes by brings the singer a bit closer to the memory of the person being missed, but also to the hope of seeing them again someday
To seeing you again (every single day)
The singer is looking forward to the day when they can reunite with the person being missed
And we won't stop (every step I take)
The artist and those who remember the person being missed won't let their memory fade or be forgotten
'Cause we can't stop (every move I make)
The artist and others who were affected by the loss of the person being missed feel compelled to keep their legacy alive
That's right (every single day)
It's important to honor the memory of the person being missed every day, and to find strength in their legacy
One black morning
The singer is once again remembering the day when they lost the person being missed
When this life is over
The artist is also thinking about their own mortality and eventual passing
I know
The artist is confident in their belief
I'll see your face
The artist holds onto the hope that they will be reunited with the person being missed after they pass away
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gordon Sumner
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@cavernedmochache4455
As a young lady when Biggie got murdered, I always knew deep down P Diddy had a part to play in Biggie's death. This song never sat right with me. Diddy blew up after Biggie's sacrifice.
Biggie's wife may have had a part too.
I am glad I am here to see the fall of Diddy's dynasty.
2024 is the year of TRUTH.
Biggie must be sipping something nice with Tupac as he watches all that is happening. Rest easy Biggie
@kimbriscoe3856
This song is for my son that I lost when he was 22 years old, hard to believe it will be 21 years in 2022. The pain never leaves me. I love you son.
@johnhall4851
Hi Kim, heart breaking. My prayers a d thoughts tonight for you and your son. Angels exist.
@jimmckenna7007
I'm sorry love from northeast Texas
@skinwalkerskating9068
The pain will never leave you, but love will never leave you either... Blessings to you Kim, till you see each other again
@damianwalta3117
❤️🙏
@coachrovagurl1889
I’m sorry , I lost my 21y/o son in 2014. My heart feels your pain 💔😭
@karlos2k4
Who is here after the diddy raid 😅
@bradybowden3854
LMAO HERE
@hmc1321
Present
@Skifire79
Guilty as he is. Shameful to end up a pos s^x trafficker