Career
In June 2020, Sanchez posted a cover of Cage the Elephant's "Cigarette Daydreams" on TikTok; he built an audience through a steady stream of content attracting over 122 thousand followers on TikTok.
After he shared a snippet of "Lady by the Sea", singer-songwriter Jeremy Zucker offered to produce the official version, which was released in July 2020; as a result Sanchez signed a deal with Republic Records. He worked with producer Ian Fitchuk on his debut EP What Was, Not Now, released in October 2021.[2] On November 4, 2022, he released a single with Ashe, titled "Missing You". On January 25, 2023, he released a single titled "Evangeline" which preceded his headline tour.
Sanchez appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon to promote the song and his headline tour. Sanchez performed his song "Evangeline" on the show. [4] On April 28, 2023, Sanchez released his next single, titled "Only Girl".
On June 25, 2023, Sanchez appeared on stage with Elton John playing "Until I Found You" at Glastonbury 2023.
Missing You
Stephen Sanchez Lyrics
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And I could not see you again?
It'd be as if the sun decided to stop shining
And I could not breathe you in
What if the winter takes off with the leaves
And they don't grow back in spring?
That'd be the feeling of my heartbeat fleeting
'Cause' I know it's you I needed
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you
What if the stars lost of their glitter
And they fell down from the sky?
That'd be like finding you, choosing you
Loving you, losing you
After searching all my life
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you
If love is incarnate
And not just a feeling
Then I'm staring right at it
And not at the ceiling
I said something stupid
Instead of "I love you"
I guess, I was nervous
What I'm falling into
Into you, and out my mind
I want this before, I'm out of time
Into your arms from out of my chest
I give you my heart and all of the rest
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you (I was missing you)
My whole life through (my whole life through)
I was missing you (I was missing you)
My whole life through (my whole life through)
I was missing you (I was missing you)
My whole life through
The lyrics of Stephen Sanchez & Ashe's song "Missing You" convey a deep sense of longing and the fear of losing someone you love. The song starts with the singer imagining a world where everything is falling apart, symbolizing the devastating feeling of losing the person they care about. The mention of the windows flying off buildings and the sun stopping to shine reflects the darkness and emptiness that would exist without this person in their life. The winter taking off with the leaves and not growing back in spring represents the feeling of their heartbeat fleeting, emphasizing how essential this person is to their existence.
The chorus highlights the turmoil and challenges they face in their relationship. They are "getting caught in the static," suggesting that there are obstacles and struggles they must overcome. However, despite the potential tragedy and the inability to return to their previous life, the singer expresses a strong desire to continue the relationship. They confess their deep love for the other person and compare them to an angel, making it clear that they do not want to miss out on sharing their life with them.
The final verse depicts the vulnerability and apprehension that often accompany falling in love. The singer admits to saying something stupid out of nervousness, indicating their fear of ruining the connection they have found. However, they are determined to embrace the love they feel and give their heart completely to the other person.
Overall, "Missing You" is a heartfelt portrayal of the all-encompassing love and fear of loss that can exist in a relationship. It explores the emotions of longing, uncertainty, and the desire to hold onto a deep connection with another person.
Line by Line Meaning
What if the windows flew off all the buildings
Imagining a world where there is no way to see you again
And I could not see you again?
And not being able to have the sight of you in my life
It'd be as if the sun decided to stop shining
It would feel like the light and warmth of your presence has disappeared
And I could not breathe you in
And not being able to feel your essence and presence around me
What if the winter takes off with the leaves
Imagining a scenario where the bleakness and coldness take away the hope and growth
And they don't grow back in spring?
And the possibility of renewal and rejuvenation in life is gone
That'd be the feeling of my heartbeat fleeting
That would be the sensation of my essence and vitality slipping away
'Cause I know it's you I needed
Because I realize that it is your presence that I truly need
If love is incarnate
If love is materialized and tangible
And not just a feeling
And not simply an emotion
Then I'm staring right at it
Then I am directly looking at love in front of me
And not at the ceiling
And not lost in my thoughts or doubts
I said something stupid
I uttered something foolish
Instead of 'I love you'
Instead of expressing my deep affection for you
I guess, I was nervous
I suppose I was anxious and uncertain
What I'm falling into
What I am willingly descending into
Into you, and out my mind
Fully embracing you while leaving behind any doubts or reservations
I want this before, I'm out of time
I desire this connection and love before it's too late
Into your arms from out of my chest
Surrendering myself to be held by you, giving my heart completely
I give you my heart and all of the rest
I devote my love and everything that comes with it to you
We're getting caught in the static
We are trapped in the noise and confusion of our relationship
Our love's wreaking havoc
Our love is causing chaos and disorder
It don't have to be tragic
But it doesn't have to end in sorrow
I still wanna have it
I still desire to have our love
There's no going back to
There is no returning to
The life that I knew
The life I had before you came into it
After one heart is made up from two
After merging and intertwining our hearts together
I'm so in love that it's painful
I am deeply and fervently in love, to the point where it hurts
I think you're an angel
I believe you are like an angel
With the face of my children
With the appearance and resemblance that reminds me of our future offspring
I don't wanna miss it
I don't want to lose or overlook the love we share
My whole life through
Throughout my entire existence
I was missing you
I longed and yearned for your presence
What if the stars lost their glitter
Imagining a world where the beauty and radiance of the stars fades away
And they fell down from the sky?
And they descend from the heavens above
That'd be like finding you, choosing you
That would resemble discovering you, selecting you
Loving you, losing you
Adoring you, and eventually parting ways with you
After searching all my life
After a journey of seeking and searching throughout my entire existence
My whole life through
Throughout my entire existence
I was missing you
I longed and yearned for your presence
My whole life through
Throughout my entire existence
I was missing you
I longed and yearned for your presence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Ashlyn Rae Willson, Soll Snyder Konrad, Stephen Christopher Sanchez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tntd
What if the windows flew off all the buildings
And I could not see you again?
It'd be as if the sun decided to stop shining
And I could not breathe you in
What if the winter takes off with the leaves
And they don't grow back in spring?
That'd be the feeling of my heartbeat fleeting
'Cause' I know it's you I needed
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you
What if the stars lost all of their glitter
And they fell down from the sky?
That'd be like finding you, choosing you
Loving you, losing you
After searching all my life
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you
If love is incarnate
And not just a feeling
Then I'm staring right at it
And not at the ceiling
I said something stupid
Instead of "I love you"
I guess, I was nervous
Of what I'm falling into
Into you and out my mind
I want this before I'm out of time
Into your arms, from out of my chest
I give you my heart and all of the rest
We're getting caught in the static
Our love's wreaking havoc
It don't have to be tragic
I still wanna have it
There's no going back to
The life that I knew
After one heart is made up from two
I'm so in love that it's painful
I think you're an angel
With the face of my children
I don't wanna miss it
My whole life through
I was missing you (I was missing you)
My whole life through (my whole life through)
I was missing you (I was missing you, yeah)
My whole life through (my whole life through)
I was missing you (I was missing you)
My whole life through 7uu
@ThePinkBaroness
I THINK YOU'RE AN ANGEL WITH THE FACE OF MY CHILDREN 😭 no it's too much 💗
@deadshadow04
😭😭😭 Im crying right now
@alhamfathima6386
IKRRRRR
@faisalahmed7464
🤎💙
@Shibalvr
If Elton does not make a movie with Disney for this song, they are fools. He knows pure talent when he sees it. I want to know why no one ever said this line?”the face of my children”??? It rips at your heart.
@stephenmiller8581
Yeah. Was just thinking that . Gahhhhh dang Stephen
@TheRealThomasPaine1776
"there's no going back to, the life that I knew, after one heart is made up from two"
I lost my wife after almost 20 years, so I hear this song differently than i might than a kid would. After being together for so long, having half your heart rilped out can leave you feeling only half alive.
Indeed, she was an angel with the face my children. My oldest daughter looks so much like her, all the kids do. It makes it even harder
@janedoe0000
Sending you hugs. 🫂
@fredy7334
So sweet ❤️
@greygibson4349
You got this Chef. Take your time, as no amount is too long to grieve for those you love dearly.