I'll Be Missing You
Sean Combs Lyrics
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I hope I'm dreaming
I can't believe this shit
Can't believe you ain't here
Sometimes it's just hard for a nigga to wake up
It's hard to just keep going
It's like I feel empty inside without you being here
I'd give all this shit up, shit don't mean nothin'
I saw your son today
He look just like you
You was the greatest
You'll always be the greatest
I miss you, Big
Can't wait till that day when I see your face again
I can't wait till that day when I see your face again
Yeah, this right here goes out to
Everyone who's lost someone that they truly loved
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
Life ain't always what it seem to be
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 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 real feelings hard to conceal
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
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
We miss you, Big
It's kinda hard wit' you not around
Know you in Heaven smilin' down
Watching us while we pray for you
Every day we pray for you
Till the day we meet again
In my heart is where I 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
Us and the six shop for new clothes and kicks
You and me takin' flicks
Makin' hits, stages they received 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 (I'll miss you)
Every single day
Every time I pray
I'll be missing you (yeah, yeah, yeah)
Thinking of the day
When you went away (you)
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 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
The lyrics to Sean Combs's song I'll Be Missing You are a heartfelt tribute to his friend Christopher Wallace, who was also known as Notorious B.I.G. (Biggie Smalls) and was tragically killed in a drive-by shooting in 1997. The opening lines express the singer's disbelief that his friend is gone, and the difficulty of waking up every day without him. He explains that he would do anything to bring him back, as material possessions cannot replace the loss of a loved one.
The lyrics describe the relationship between Sean Combs and Notorious B.I.G. as both musical partners and friends. The song talks about the memories they shared, the success they achieved together, and the impact that Biggie had on Sean's life. The chorus of the song talks about how Sean Combs will always miss his friend, and how he is praying for him every day.
The song was a huge commercial success when it was released in 1997 and was number one on the US charts for eleven weeks. It won a Grammy award for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group, and it has been recognized as one of the most iconic tribute songs of all time. The song samples the chorus from the 1983 hit "Every Breath You Take" by The Police, which adds to the emotional impact of the song. It also features vocals from Faith Evans, who was Biggie's wife, which underscores the personal nature of the tribute.
Line by Line Meaning
Every day I wake up
Every day, when I arise from sleep
I hope I'm dreaming
I hope that what happened hasn’t really happened
I can't believe this shit
I am overwhelmed by this event
Can't believe you ain't here
I find it hard to accept you are no more
Sometimes it's just hard for a nigga to wake up
Sometimes it's just hard to face reality
It's hard to just keep going
It's difficult to continue the daily routine
It's like I feel empty inside without you being here
I feel a void within me without your presence
I would do anything, man, to bring you back
I would do anything to bring you back from the dead
I'd give all this shit up, shit don't mean nothin'
I would give up everything that I have. These things are worthless now.
I saw your son today
I met your son today
He look just like you
Your son bears a striking resemblance to you
You was the greatest
You were the best at what you did
You'll always be the greatest
You will never be forgotten, you will always live on in memory
I miss you, Big
I miss you a lot
Can't wait till that day when I see your face again
I cannot wait to see you again
Yeah, this right here goes out to
This song is dedicated to
Everyone who's lost someone that they truly loved
Everyone who has lost a loved one
Check it out
Listen closely
Seems like yesterday we used to rock the show
It feels like it happened only yesterday when we used to perform together
I laced the track, you locked the flow
I produced the music, you wrote the lyrics
So far from hangin' on the block for dough
We have come a long way from selling drugs on the streets
Notorious they got to know that
The world knew us as famous personalities
Life ain't always what it seem to be
Life is not always as it appears to be
Words can't express what you mean to me
I cannot put into words how important you were to me
Even though you're gone, we still a team
Though you are no more, we are still a team
Through your family I'll fulfill your dreams
I will fulfill your dreams through your family
In the future can't wait to see
I look forward to seeing
If you'll open up the gates for me
If you will welcome me to heaven
Reminisce sometime the night they took my friend
I think back to the night when they took you away from me
Try to black it out, but it plays again
I try to forget, but the memory persists
When it's real feelings hard to conceal
It is hard to hide real emotions
Can't imagine all the pain I feel
I cannot fathom the depth of pain I am going through
Thinking of the day
I am thinking about the day
What a life to take
It's hard to believe that you lost your life
What a bond to break
It's tough to break the bond we shared
On that morning
On the day
When this life is over
When I die
Every night I pray
Every night, I pray
Every step I take
Every step I take
Every move I make
Every move I make
Every single day
Every day
I'll be missing you
I will be missing you
Contributed by Jonathan H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ngommamed7448
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✊🏾✊🏿🖤 will be missed alot
@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